Is it wrong to date your professor?

Question

Hi!
well obviously my professor has a crush on me and I kind of like him back, and in my country there is no rules against dating your professor, but I don't want my friends to think I date him because I want an A. And I will get an A without his help anyway. What should I do? go for it or leave it?

Answer 1

If there are no rules against it, who cares? Go for it! If you want to play it extra safe, you can start dating after you're done with his class... but that's up to you. If you guys start seeing each other while you're taking his class, act professional. Remember that in class, he is your professor and nothing more. I would suggest not displaying too much affection while you're taking his class in public. Preferably none at all. You want to cut the rumors and the gossip down as much as possible. I'd double check and make sure the school has no rule against student-teacher relationships while taking his class. If you're 100% good to go, enjoy!

Answer 2

I'm not certain I understand whether you're asking this as a question of ethics or whether it's a question of simple dating advice.

To the former, I think that it is wrong to date your professor because it affects the relationship you have inside the classroom.

To the latter, if you like someone, why not date them?

You have to decide for yourself whether or not you feel comfortable with whatever ethical implications exist.

Answer 3

there is in uncomplicated terms a situation in case your a minor and he's an person! If that's no longer your case, then by ability of all ability bypass forward! the only situation is is that some colleges forbid professor-student relationships and that they had no longer in uncomplicated terms hearth the instructor, yet punish you besides! only one thing to think of approximately is all!!! :}

Answer 4

Honestly, it could possibly work out, but I'm always a bit skeptical of relationships that may begin on unequal footing. Not that he is any better you any less, but obviously he is in somewhat of a power position, and what you should be aware of is whether you would feel the same about him or interested in him if he wasn't your professor. Obviously he won't always be your professor, so student/professor relationship aside, are you interested in getting to know the person that he is regardless of his professional merit? Not that it is wrong to be attracted to someone for their intellect and their abilities, including responsibility, but just to make sure your feelings are unadulterated as well as his is key in my opinion.

Answer 5

i suggest leaving it unless the professor is somewhere around your age. if anything, wait until you are out of their class. things could get a little messy otherwise

Answer 6

I have a friend who is marrying one of our professors,
and I have a professor who married one of his students...
(and he's since been tenured)

whatever that's worth

Answer 7

yeah, if you're over 18 go for it! I would wait until you're done with the class though, just so students / friends / faculty won't get suspicious...

Answer 8

It is legal in your country. GO FOR IT!

Don't listen to these self styled moral-policemen who say teacher-student relationships are immoral.

Can't a teacher sincerely love his student?

If it is legal, go for it. Ignore the ignorant people!

Answer 9

Go for it!! If you are worried, just wait until the semester is done then date him

Answer 10

Don't date him while you are in his class!