Swansea Life
Dear Jayne…
I really fancy someone I work with and think he feels the
same. What do you suggest?
Firstly, it may be wise to check your employee handbook! Offi ce
romances are generally not encouraged for a number of reasons –
they can make other employees uncomfortable, have implications
on professionalism, imply favouritism and, if unsuccessful, can lead
to an unpleasant work life balance. This would explain why some
Jayne Davies runs
companies are intolerable to offi ce romances.
Swansea’s only speed
dating organisation
(spark-dating. “OFFICE ROMANCES ARE
My friend is always fl irting with my boyfriend – it really
co.uk). She provides
relationship advice
GENERALLY NOT ENCOURAGED
annoys me but I don’t want to argue either of them! What
shall I do?
and tips on how to
fi nd love in Swansea’s
FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS.”
It is important to speak to your partner about this fi rst. Broach the
subject carefully and make sure he understands that you feel
glamorous and frenetic
uncomfortable with his fl irtatious interaction with your
dating scene.
friend. It may be that he also feels uneasy and can
Remember, we tend to spend a large proportion of our waking hours
react in such a way that is less encouraging next
in work and the last thing you want to do is put a strain on your
time they are together. Many men don’t even
professional or personal relationships if working with a partner.
realise when a female is fl irting with
If you are keen on pursuing this romance, ensure you ascertain if he
them (no matter how hard we try!)
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TING DILEMMA?
does, indeed, have positive reciprocal feelings – possibly ask a friend
so you need to alert him to that
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to discretely enquire of his intentions on your behalf. If there is a
fact that this appears more
defi nite attraction, embark on a relationship slowly to ensure it is the
than playful banter and
right move for both of you and you nobody’s career is jeopardised.
it is making you
TIONSHIP OR D
Some industries are notorious for offi ce relationships and word does
unhappy.
A RELA
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