Expectation v Reality: Dating a co-worker

Courting in the kitchen... and the supplies closet... and the boardroom... and the car-park.

Yes, dating a co-worker certainly has some very naughty perks. But it's not all stealing kisses and doting glances. Working with your partner can be full of stress. That's why we're here to shatter any illusions you may have. Expectation: Domestic life and work life are entirely separate. Reality: Wet towel on the bathroom floor? Expect to be ignored in the corridor for at least two days. Did you say "I can see how someone could find Kate Upton attractive"? Expect the word "loyalty" to be mentioned 26 times in a PowerPoint presentation later that day. Which would be fine, if the presentation wasn't on the company's Christmas party plans. Expectation: Your other co-workers will find you guys adorable. Reality: Nobody really notices, bar the new guy who thinks your office paramour is a douche and tells you so in the canteen. Awkward. Expectation: You will get to spend loads of quality time together while working. Reality: After spending so much time in each other's company, expect to have nothing to talk about by the time you get home that evening. Expectation: If you're dating a colleague, they'll ALWAYS take your side during workplace disputes. Reality: No, nope, nopedy nope. That's not the way it works. If you're being a tool, you will not be backed up. By anyone.  Expectation: There'll be sexy sex time all over the god-damn sexy office. Reality: There'll be one attempt. One attempt foiled. One caution and that'll be that. Expectation: If the two of you break up, there will be no awkwardness at all. Reality: Buddy-boy, you're living in a dream world. So there you have it, the reality of dating a co-worker. Just remember everything is your fault and things should be fine.

Sprite, the truth is refreshing.