David Letterman's recent escapades and his subsequent blackmailer's attempt have put a spotlight on the office romance. By no means am I passing judgment on the work hook-up, but it just seems to me an overall really bad idea that most likely doesn't end well.

(As a therapist and wellness advocate, there are some "absolutely not" connections. Those involve abuse of power in a boss/subordinate relationship, sexual harassment and any behavior that makes co-workers feel very uncomfortable or even unsafe in the work environment. I won't go into those here because most of you hopefully agree those are beyond uncool.)

Can't you hear all those HR personnel scurrying around to get an official "Office Fraternization Policy & Guidelines" in place? While working in Corporate World, I don't remember anyone formally addressing the issue. I do, however, remember what it was like when co-workers were more than pals. In one company I worked for, a salesman and his secretary were "secretly" married. I thought it just odd when I found out, but it explained some of the weird energy I'd pick up on in their office. Continue reading ...

Guest post by Nancy LaFever. You can read more from her at the Centre for Emotional Wellbeing blog.

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