Office Romance is good with some boundaries - Rowland Ositadinmma Anthonia

A lady narrated how she helped a young woman secure a job, only for the woman—while trying to climb the corporate ladder—to sleep with her boss. Two weeks later, she was dismissed over a minor mistake and claimed she had been used. Disappointed and embarrassed, the woman who helped her cut ties.

One comment reacting to this said: “Office romance dey good if u for place strict boundaries.”

This response dangerously downplays the issue. The situation described was not a healthy office romance but a clear power imbalance. When a superior is involved, “strict boundaries” are rarely realistic, and consent can be compromised by pressure or expectation. Encouraging workplace romance without acknowledging power dynamics normalizes exploitation and ignores professional ethics. Offices should prioritize merit, clear policies, and protection from abuse—not romantic entanglements that often end in harm.