As someone who’s seen some office romances lead to the altar and others crash and burn, here are my tips for successfully negotiating the treacherous waters of workplace romance. If this is your summer job waiting tables or folding T-shirts, fine.

Two people with very different experiences reveal what it’s really like to have an office romance, and what happens when they take the plunge .

But there are a handful of things that you should really consider first, before you decide to hook up with someone you work with…

Remember, if you decide to pursue a relationship, you should always make it clear from the start that work comes first during work hours. It should be generally understood between the two of you that work should not be treated as “extended quality time”.

Does your company’s rulebook strictly say relationships of any kind are prohibited?

There might be harsh consequences when policies are not adhered to.