Work is a common way people find themselves in a romantic relationship. In every Kenyan institution or organization, there is at least a couple of dating colleagues or colleagues who have dated in the past. Well if done in the right way, you may end up getting your colleague as a husband or a wife! Here are the rules you observe while dating a colleague:
Find out the rules of the company/organization/institution: before you commence your art of seduction, you need to confirm whether the company condones office romance or it is banned! Simply check in the employee handbook or consult your HR manager.
Consider the downsides: Put into consideration whether the whole situation is worth making things a little uncomfortable for you. Things might work in an ideal world, but in the real world, it may turn out a nightmare for you!
Take it slow: well you have to know that the excitement of a new relationship cannot be underestimated, but it doesn’t mean everyone around you are an item! You should practice on restraining. Put in mind that rushing in too quickly both physically and emotionally can be a road to a messy office breakup.
Be friends first: you need to take it easy because you might end up being labeled as creepy when you go around asking people about a colleague! What I mean is get to know your colleague in person. Build on friendship before it turns romantic.
Define ‘single’: don’t assume just because he or she said I am single. You need to know whether single after divorce or single on the same page of yours. This will help to escape a blow-up that could negatively affect your work life later.