Sure, flirtation is fun. And the forbidden nature of a workplace relationship adds drama to the grind of our daily lives. I've seen admirable qualities in him that I might not have seen outside the office. But despite how enticing it may be to steal a quick smooch in the mailroom, getting involved in an office romance also has its downsides and dangers. While most companies today have adopted fairly lax policies on workplace relationships, some still have strict policies that they enforce.
Enforcement can mean a transfer or, in extreme cases, dismissal.
However, the general precedent is that as long as productivity and efficiency aren't impacted by the relationship, it's treated as any other work relationship would be. Usually more troublesome than legal issues are the personal difficulties encountered in the course of a coworker romance. The reality is that a workplace relationship can very easily put an individual's career in jeopardy. When petty arguments spill over into the workplace, respect can be compromised. Not only is the concentration and productivity of the couple affected, but the resulting negativity may emanate to others, disrupting their work as well.