Our Other Halves

[sindydoll]

Ive been with mine for 15 years now he helps around the house with us both working and we love each other to blinking pieces

[Hannelene]

You lucky people!
Nice to read all your great stories
I have no other half to write about But you all give me hope!

[Chris_2k11]

Well I am currently young, free and single! haha, if it happens it happens but at the moment im happy just going out, having a laugh etc

[Siobhan]

Not meaning to hijak this thread but what does everyone think about relationships in the workplace?? No one knows that we are seeing each other and that is because i dont like people knowing what goes on outside the work place. He seems to have a problem with this though.

Given that the majority of relationships start in the workplace I dont have a problem with it.

That is how I met my current partner and 5 years later and we have a beautiful son and are very happy

[Hannelene]

I don't mind relationships in the workplace as long as everything is kept professional and there's no special treatment for the one who is a lower grade (if there is one. There's no need for outright flirting, sex on desks etc.

I do see why you don't want your colleagues to know you're seeing this guy. How have you kept it secret if you live together?

A few people do know about it but he is higher up than me and as you said i dont want people thinking that there is any special treatment. He's not my manager but i do need to work with him at some points.

The only people that know are the people that need to know.
TBH i just cant be bothered with all the gossip that would start about it.

He doesnt think its a big deal but still goes along with it.

How long have you been seeing one another?

[Luna]

I don't mind relationships in the workplace as long as everything is kept professional and there's no special treatment for the one who is a lower grade (if there is one. There's no need for outright flirting, sex on desks etc.

I do see why you don't want your colleagues to know you're seeing this guy. How have you kept it secret if you live together?

A few people do know about it but he is higher up than me and as you said i dont want people thinking that there is any special treatment. He's not my manager but i do need to work with him at some points.

The only people that know are the people that need to know.
TBH i just cant be bothered with all the gossip that would start about it.

He doesnt think its a big deal but still goes along with it.

How long have you been seeing one another?

we've been together officially for about 8 months but it kinda started a few months bfore

[Siobhan]

When I first start seen my partner I didn't tell anyone or want anyone to know as I was his TL.. but he eventually moved to another team and I got pregnant so I couldn't hide it anymore. I didn't want the gossip either as you said, some think there is special favours... Now people barely know we are seen each other as I only deal with him on a professional bases.. I have seen couples in here snogging and been touchy feely with each other.. that is not me.. I am here to work.

[Hannelene]

I'm impressed as usually those kinds of relationships are hard to keep quiet in a workplace! You have done very well. So if no one knows at work or only a selected few do how do you cope with heading out together at the weekends or days off?

[DaVeyWaVey]

Well I am currently young, free and single! haha, if it happens it happens but at the moment im happy just going out, having a laugh etc

I've taken this approach now. Some of the relationships my friends have just made me realise how annoying other halves can be and how much hassle can be involved.

At one time, I sadly felt that I needed to have someone else but my friends have made me realise I don't need someone else to be whole. I am whole and complete as a single person.

So I am no longer actively looking. I am just sitting back, relaxing and enjoying life. I do enjoy my own company and having time to myself. I like reading, writing, just doing whatever - if I had a partner, I guess I'd have to sacrifice some of these things to accomodate them and I can't be bothered to do that, if I am being completely honest.

So yeah, I am just seeing where life takes me... no point in actively looking anymore.

I can't believe I actually wasted my time but I think I've grown up now and have calmed down a bit..

... but aside from this, I do think all these stories of you guys being together is very sweet and good luck to all of you

[DaVeyWaVey]

awww Siobhan bless! thats made me go all squee! i think this thread is a lovely idea personally!

ok so well i might aswell tell you all about my other half!

he's called Nick and he's 17 and hes half Swedish! he is so so so gorgeous, but whats best about him is his amazing personality, he is so kind, caring, considerate, affectionate and sensative

growing up has been hard for me, coming to terms with my sexuality, it hasnt been easy, but i feel as if having Nick now has made it all worth while. he is just simply amazing, and we haven't known each other for too long but we know we love one another, and it's come to the point where we cant imagine ourselves ever being apart from one another. squeee!!!!

I'm glad you've realised who you are now and have had the courage to be honest. I hope your new relationship works out for you