A little romance at the office party has turned out into something more serous. You started by simply kissing eachother at the bar, but now it seems like things are progressing. In addition, your lover is in a higher position than you. How do you handle such a situation? Getting involved with someone who is higher up than you can certainly benefit your career but would it look professional and fair to others in the office? There are many cases where people have made it into the higher management echelons simply by sleeping around with the right manager but this could be double-edged sword. If you would like to protect your reputation at work, you should make sure that you keep your personal and professional lives as separate as possible. For example, avoid getting physically close in the office or frequenting restaurants that are close to your office building as much as possible.