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Would you date someone you have a professional relationship with?

I am a personal fitness trainer and I am attracted to one of my clients. We flirt a little bit when we're working out and I was all set for him to ask me out when we shut down because of covid. We have talked and texted a few times since but I have a feeling he's going to ask me out once things reopen. Should I say yes?
Which do you need more, income or a date with him?

In the unlikely situation that I was the personal trainer for someone I fancied, if he asked me, I'd suggest either a different trainer or a different date.
Carissimi · F
Good advice. @Mamapolo2016
If you want to date him, I think that's okay. However, you might want to consider not being his fitness trainer anymore to avoid any scandals of sorts.
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You're probably not going to be his client when you're done. Decide if it's worth it.
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ninjavu · 51-55, M
Too many variables for me to say yes or no for myself. But I certainly wouldn't rule it out. 🤷‍♂️

In this day and age of harassment policies though, I'd suggest you check yours, if you're working for a company. If you're self-employed, then ask your boss. 😉 If/when things stop working you just have to be prepared for the possible fallout.

Good luck.
taneegoan · 31-35, F
no date but sex a lot with my coworker
If I was attracted to them I would.
Zaxel · 26-30, M
if its just for a client, you're not going to lose a major source of income likely. so in terms of cost-benefit, you stand to lose a small financial source I'm assuming. but the reward potential could be that it becomes something good
Northwest · M
It depends on what you want out of it, and of course what he wants out of it. It it's not the same thing, then you will not be his trainer when it's over. There's also the awkward issue of payment for services.
JoeyFoxx · 56-60, M
If you say yes, that should be the end of your professional relationship.

If you’re ok with that, then I see no issues.

I’m not sure why some folks are saying no
black4white · 56-60, M
only if you know there is a possible chance of losing him as a client also what does your company think about the dating of clients? that is going to be the key.
IWasCallingYaLarry · 26-30, M
I would give an actual answer, but I never dated anybody let alone date anybody I have a professional relationship with.
pancakelover · 26-30, M
Its your life,nothing wrong, besides, its always nice when girls ask boys out,because they never expect it, it usually men
luckranger71 · 51-55, M
I say yes. This is not a licensing/ethics issue like a doctor dating a patient or a lawyer dating a client.
Dolimyte · 41-45, M
Sounds ok to me, if you drop him as a client once you start dating.
Never. Unprofessional. And if it ever went wrong, what a mess.
Nope. Never do that unless you want to retire from your career.
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Are you attracted to him? If so you should give him a chance
bartender · 36-40, M
Been there, done that, more than once
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
It would be very difficult
496sbc · 36-40, M
maybe i would why not
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Yes and I have
ronisme1 · 61-69, M
?? not sure
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
damacles · 61-69, M
ncgremlin · 61-69, M
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