Finding romance where you work is not something new. You like someone, you see him everyday and you have a hundred chances to talk and flirt a little. And yet, not all people would jump at the idea of dating a co-worker. If you don’t know if you should have a go at your budding office romance, take a look at the following points to ponder.

Beware the emotions. Problems with your romance at home somehow stay at home. This is different if your romance is in the office. No doubt, your relationship can take you to great heights and while this can amp up your performance at work, enhance your optimism, and supply you with happy thoughts the whole day, bad days brought by even the pettiest of lovers’ quarrels can mean all hell breaking loose right in your cubicle.

Control the passion. Seeing your object of affection every hour and knowing that he’s just nearby might tend to overexcite you. And there might be times when you just want to show your love and devotion. However, offices usually require a level of decency and behavior and no amount of true love can justify your actions if you were caught being a little too intimate.

Can you retain your objectivity? While this depends on what your positions are and how closely you work with each other, having a relationship with someone at work could get in the way of decisions that have to be made. If your romance overlaps with work, it might come down to choosing which is more important to you.

Beware of the boss. Who are you eyeing in the office? Always think twice before you pursue the boss. While happy days can make you the apple of his eye, one bad day might cost you your job.