Mixing business with pleasure is always dangerous, and office romances are no exception. Of course, if the guy who works down the hall from you is cute, smart, funny and sweet - and he's asking you to for drinks to this weekend - why would you say no? Getting involved with a coworker can be easy and natural, especially if it's somebody you see on a regular basis. But beware - a failed office romance can be a big problem.

If you're seeing a coworker, it's crucial that you keep your professional and private lives separate. That means no kissing in the copy room, holding hands at work or being inappropriately affectionate in the office. While at work, the two of you are nothing more than colleagues - even if you're planning on going out to dinner as soon as the day is over. In fact, it's probably best to keep quiet about the romance, lest the office rumor mill starts churning. While you might want to shout about your new love from the mountaintops, staying discrete in the office is probably best for both of you.

If things don't end up working out, there is likely to be some serious tension in the office. It might be awkward, but you can't let your personal issues get in the way of either you or your coworker getting your jobs done. If you don't think you can handle being around your ex on a daily basis, it's probably not a smart idea to get involved in an office romance - the consequences can be serious. That said, working for the same company doesn't mean you have to miss out on true love. If you're willing to take the risk, an office romance can pay off big time if he turns out to be The One.