Perk Up Your Work Day!
A wise woman once told me, "Just because I bought a new dress, doesn't mean I have to stop window shopping!"
The adage is true, not only in the world of cocktail frocks but also when it comes to the wild world of flirting.
So often we put forth vast amounts of effort coming up with witty repartees to wow potential suitors on the dating scene only to cut off all elements of the sport the second we get to change our status to 'in a relationship' on Facebook.
That tragic mistake is not only horrendous for the psyche it's downright bad for the relationship.
If you cut off all aspects of sexual banter with the outside world you're basically forcing your mate to be the sole provider of making you feel attractive and desired. That's a lot of pressure for one person to handle!
Fortunately, for you and for them, the work spouse was born. You know, the super cute guy in accounting with the dark brooding eyes... or what about the leggy project manager whose 'hot for teacher' looks trump the Sarah Palin fantasy every time.
Come on you know the one.... You sit a little closer to him or her at the morning sales meeting. You always find time to make an extra stop at Starbucks on the way in to get their triple venti latte even though you're running late. And they make you laugh so hard that Diet Coke comes out of your nose every afternoon in the break room.
Regardless, this workplace platonic lover gets your heart pumping a little faster, puts a spring in your stilettos and helps remind you that you are the heartthrob you always thought you were even when your guy or gal at home forgets to remind you.
The beauty of the office non-romance is that it is as safe as can be. They already know you're taken. They probably even met your significant other at the last company golf outing. So there's no awkwardness or 'leading them on' feelings to ever worry about. This is an even playing field my friends!
So have a little fun, linger a little longer at the water cooler and spice up your work day!
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