How to Marry a Coworker

Long hours at the office can mean little extra time for dating and romance in the real world. Rather than lament the lack of time to find a soulmate, turn your attention to your coworkers. There is significant opportunity to get to know them during meetings and lunches. Make sure your employer has no policy against coworkers dating. You may find companionship and a life partner to marry.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Get to know the fellow employee who caught your eye. Invite the person along for group lunches and casually sit near him. Take these innocent opportunities to learn more about his personality and interests outside of work.

2. Discreetly start flirting with your coworker by the copy machine or when passing by her desk. A sultry look when you see her in the hall or prolonged eye contact during meetings should pique her interest. Step it up slightly when you notice her flirting back.

3. Do lunch together—-alone. Turn a lunch for two into your first date. Continue your flirty banter and he'll get the idea quickly. After a few lunches, take your dates outside of working hours with a dinner or movie outing.

4. Discuss the nature of the relationship. Inquire about whether your coworker is seeking out a long-term commitment or a casual dating situation. Talk about being professional while working together by developing a strategy to keep your personal relationship out of the workplace.

5. Separate your work relationship from your romance. Once love has blossomed, fight the temptation to carry out your courtship at the office.

6. Maintain discretion at work and build your relationship on your own time. If the relationship grows and the possibility of marriage exists, wait a minimum of six months to ensure it doesn't interfere with your employment.

7. If you are able to keep a healthy balance between work and personal life. Set a date and get married.

Tips & Warnings

• Be discrete and cautious about entering into office romances. If it doesn't work, you have to deal with that person on a daily basis depending on the working relationship.
• Avoid entering into a personal relationship if your coworker is a subordinate or superior. Date coworkers that are your peers.
• Find out if your company has policy that governs coworkers dating and marrying. When the employer has a set policy that prohibits it, you are placing your job at risk.

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