Message #50864

[sobriquetnic]

My now-fiance took over my job and now we work in the same office - in fact he sits on the very next desk to me!

We get along fine at work but it is VERY difficult to detach if you've had a row the night before or on the way to work! lol!  Seriously though, I think we handle it well and of course everyone knows about it and are happy for us so that makes a big difference.

I remember an instance recently when I got into a row with another colleague because I was standing up for Chris when it was suggested he hadn't done something (he had, but I guess that's not the point here!).  My boss got to hear about it and whilst agreeing that I had a point, he said I had to be more detached in this situation.  He's very understanding though because he met his wife through work and she worked in the same office for a while too - I know he found it difficult and he understands.

We also have a couple that are married - but they run separate offices.  I know they have little competitions though about profit margins etc!  They have a lovely son though and another baby on the way so it's worked out well for them.

The thing I actually like about us working together is that we are totally understanding of each others moods etc because we know exactly what has happened during the day!

It's not always an ideal situation but I'd say it's working well for us, and not hopefully at the expense of our professionalism or work either.

Happy Valentines Day to you all!

Nicola.