I am dating my boss

'I am dating my boss. It is affecting my work'

Have you ever thought about swiping right on your boss instead of that random profile on your dating app? As they say, the heart wants what it wants—even if it wants someone who could potentially fire you. Say hello to social dominance theory , which explains that humans are wired to be attracted to individuals who hold power. Your brain subconsciously reassigns the feelings you had for a parental figure onto your boss. Hey, we get it! Imagine both of you grinding over a shared project that finally takes off, and celebrating together once it succeeds. Sounds dreamy, right? This brings us to social identity theory. No need to sync Google Calendars or fight LA traffic to make it to dinner after work. Your work schedules align, and you both understand when a deadline trumps date night.

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At first they kept it hush-hush. Lately they have gotten more public about it. They flirt a lot during office hours.

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We spend a huge proportion of our lives at work. We typically spend more of our waking hours at work than we do at home. After all, having a work BFF is a must to get through the working day in one piece. They can make even But what happens when you start to feel a deeper connection blossoming? People even start to ask you if anything is going on. And you know they feel the same way.

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Dating Your Boss: 21 Must-Knows, Pros, Cons & Mistakes Many People Make

Available on. Navigating a relationship with your boss, especially when it's causing stress and affecting your work environment, can be challenging, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai. Anonymous: I have been dating my boss for the last 5 years. I am unmarried and he is committed to another woman. It started as a fling but now I am getting serious and stressed.

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