Office Romance: It’s Not Cute, It’s Cringe

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but office romance is not the love story you think it is. It’s messy, it’s awkward, and half the time, it makes everyone else uncomfortable. Honestly, it’s like sitting front-row at a drama you didn’t buy tickets for.

When Every Guy Gets a “Yes”

Here’s where I roll my eyes the hardest: when someone decides to say yes to every single guy who so much as blinks in their direction. I mean, really? Not every Tom, Dick, and Jabulani deserves that kind of attention. And doing it in the office? Girl, it’s giving desperate, not desired. And before you come at me—I’ve seen this play out firsthand. It changes how people look at you, and not in the “good gossip” kind of way.

When Love Starts Shaping the To-Do List

What’s even worse is when romance starts to spill into the actual work. Suddenly, certain tasks are magically “priority” because they just so happen to land on someone’s desk who’s dating the right person. Or meetings drag on longer than they should because the two lovebirds can’t stop playing tag team. Please. Work is work—keep the extra-curriculars for outside.

The Ripple Effect

You know what happens next? People stop trusting the system. You start side-eyeing decisions, questioning whether opportunities are earned or gifted, and losing respect for people you once rated. And that’s the real problem—office romance doesn’t just stay between the two of you. It leaks into the work, the energy, the entire team vibe. And once that respect is gone? Yoh, it’s hard to get back.

Keep It Classy

Look, I get it. We spend more time at work than at home, so it’s bound to feel like a social club sometimes. But honestly, keep your brand clean. Build your name on your work, not your flings. That’s the kind of respect that sticks around—and won’t have people whispering behind your back while you’re trying to lead a presentation.

And to the ones who think they’re being discreet—newsflash: we see it. We always do.