A definite statement that a workplace romance is NEVER a good idea? I beg to differ. I met my wife at one job, she left the job to go elsewhere and later got me a job at the new place, we married (our HR team had a field day grilling us before that one! Felt like we needed company approval ) and were happily married for 10 years (in a relationship for 13).

I've seen workplace romances work for other people too.

A bad idea? Usually, I'll admit. Know what you're getting into and the possible consequences when it all goes wrong. Tension and stress can certainly be common outcomes in workplace romance gone bad. But NEVER a good idea? Sorry, Toni - can't agree with you today. Personal experience says otherwise.

Of course, I could be the exception that proves the rule