by PinayWriter

Created on: November 20, 2008   Last Updated: February 06, 2009

Of Digital Romance and Cubicle Love

Between you and me, I would quit my job if it my boss wasn't this cute.

Apart from trying to earn a living dragging ourselves to work there is that occasional chance that we have someone waiting for us at work to be ogled and fawned over. They are the reason why you and I spend at least half an hour trying to put together a face that they would look at more than twice.

But what are the hurdles to having not only success in the office but having a great date with an officemate?

The Boss Factor

Some of us, like yours truly, have been known to have a crush on their boss. Half of the time we can't get our­­ ass off the idea that it might just kill our chances to be taken seriously. After all sexual harassment can go from the bottom up.

But if it is not your boss that you would want to have dinner with they often present a problem in a sense that they discourage intra-office dating. It might be okay in the beginning of the relationship where the worst problem is that you would take off on the same leave dates. But when things go bad for a couple in the same department, then things start to get messier. And thus, most bosses would recommend that their employees just be friends. In my opinion, if you have a drive to be the best in what you do, you really ought to check your libido at the door. After all, once you punch out, you can always pounce on whomever you want.

The Promotion Factor

It is easy to have a relationship with someone if you are pretty much on the same level. But from my experience as well as my numerous ambitious female friends, men tend to whine when their women start paying more attention to their work than their relationship. They would say that our drive to succeed was the thing they like most about us. But once we have let them into our lives, then they say what they are really thinking, "I like that you are smart and sophisticated but I would love for you to be less of an Amazon queen and more of a chambermaid."

But the irritating thing is that they want someone who they can date because she is exciting. We give them that excitement and then what? We are given the boot when they find someone who is more snug-fit to their tailored idea of relationships.

Try getting a better position than your man and you are bound to have some serious turbulence ahead. It wouldn't be surprising if he is aiming you to crash just so you can still be a good match.

The Time Factor

This causes so many relationships to unravel that I

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