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Office Romance Can Fire You Up -- Or Get You Fired

2. Have your eyes open

As Shakespeare says, "Love is blind." Nevertheless, in matters of office romance, your eyes should be wide open. Lisa Mainiero, author ofLove, Power and Sex in the Workplace, advises lovebirds to establish a "psychological contract" before plunging headlong into an office relationship. Things to consider: Which friends you'll tell about your relationship and how you will handle a potential breakup. Maybe it sounds unromantic, but considering that your job and your reputation could suffer with an office breakup, practical thinking sounds wise.