Office romances are quite common in real life. After all, everyone is busy with work and has little time to meet friends, let alone people of the opposite sex. Aside from dating platforms, matchmaking services, or introductions from family, two people of the opposite sex who are both single and see each other constantly at work are bound to develop feelings for each other, and eventually, they can become lovers – this is what we call an office romance.
Many companies have explicit rules against office romances. Whether in real life or in TV dramas, office romances are restricted, and if one party is involved, they must leave the company. This unwritten rule makes many people hesitant to pursue relationships with those close to them, perhaps because they value their jobs highly.
Why are office romances prohibited? Many bosses believe that office romances disrupt the normal work of both parties. Firstly, it prevents them from focusing on their duties, and secondly, it hinders adherence to regulations. They might be lenient or feel obligated to let it slide because it's a romantic relationship, thus compromising fairness. This is especially true when a superior and subordinate are dating; this situation is highly likely to occur. Furthermore, couples spending time together on romance inevitably impacts work performance. If they quickly marry and have children, both taking maternity leave simultaneously, their work becomes idle. Every company operates on a one-person-one-job basis, and they don't tolerate idle staff. When a couple in a relationship goes on leave for marriage or childbirth, their work becomes unreplaceable. If a new employee is hired, what happens when their leave ends? This contributes to employee turnover. From these perspectives, the rejection of office romances is understandable. Those who frequently watch urban dramas might notice that when an office romance is made public, other employees often discuss it, turning it into gossip and affecting the work atmosphere.
