5 things that are a better idea than dating a co-worker

Trust us, your life will become the real life version of Pyaar Ka Punchnama if you start dating your co-worker. Photo Courtesy: Youtube/UnisysMusic

 
Office romances are a tricky business. After all, not only can they turn into an occupational hazard, but can get pretty suffocating too. For instance, if for some reason you decide to part ways, things are going to get pretty uncomfortable. Imagine sitting in front of your ex all the time or sharing the office desk with him. Well, it sure can get pretty fatal.

So, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that an office romance is a bad idea. However, there are other things that you can do in office that will not only save your heart from its impending doom, but also make you in working better. So, if you have a crush on that really handsome newbie, here's what you can do instead of dating him:

Join The Office Gym And Spend All Your Free Time There

Ladies, squats and planks are painful, but they are still better than dealing with the pain of dating a co-worker. You see, joining the gym will help in killing two birds with one stone. It will keep stop you from initiating small talks with your co-worker and it will help you achieve your health goals.

Just imagine getting rid of the flab that has been making your life hell. Isn't that the best thing ever? Who cares about that hot co-worker anyway?

Work On Your LinkedIn Profile
Dig out that old LinkedIn profile you had once created out of frustration because that profile is going to save your life. Confused? Well, let us tell you how. You see revamping your LinkedIn profile requires a lot of time and patience. By the time you'll be done with it, you'll be so exhausted that you won't feel like looking at anybody, let alone talk to your crush. It's a foolproof plan.

Buy A DSLR Camera And Become The Resident Photographer Of Your Office
Although you will be tempted to click pictures of your crush, nobody will let you do that. Wonder why? Well, your DSLR will make you so indispensable that you'll always be whisked away to do fashion photo shoot for the women in the office. And since you will be busy clicking pictures of yourself and the sad food in your office cafeteria, you'll soon forget about that co-worker.

Binge Watch Game Of Thrones And Start Official Chat Threads On Jon Snow's Future

If your HR reprimands you for watching TV series in office, get him interested into the world of Westeros too! Or you can just spam everyone with unnecessary trivia on Game Of Thrones. Your obsession will not only keep you occupied, but will also scare that co-worker away!

Create Animated Flow Chart on Why You Should Be Given An Off On Your Period
Ladies, you can't deny that the first day of your period just hurts like a b*tch. Use that pain to create a flow chart of Aunty Flo's visit (pun intended). Pitch this chart as a legit rule in your office so that everyone can get an off during that painful time of the month. As you know how men get grossed out by the mention of the word 'period', rest assured he won't ever be comfortable to talk to you.