I've been down this road in every job. You truly can't characterize who you would expect or not expect to be in these situations. Anyone can encounter these opportunities; from those wanting it to those not.

I will say this... for those who think it is possible to navigate the situation unscathed, you are wrong. Regardless what your actions may be (indulge, avoid, pursue, etc), once the topic is broached you can't undo the immediate harm done to the relationship because it is posed.

Things are forever changed from that moment between the two. Even if you think things haven't changed, they have. Either or both will withdraw the trust and comfort they had previously. And that moment is forever part of the relationship's trajectory.

It is human nature to seek out people, regardless of reason. So, the longer you are employed, the greater the chance you'll experience. Many people overlook convenience, proximity and autonomy as setting the stage for opportunities you never imagined possible.

Even complete loaners or unsociable people find some need in building functional relationships with co-workers. And so it begins.

Employment typically creates unintentional intimacy and dependence on others. You can't expect not to have relationships with people you spend nearly half of your waking hours with each week.

Not saying it's for everyone, but to think you can avoid the consequences, even if just a polite "no", of intimacy in the workplace is simply ignoring reality.

That said, people say "yes" for more reasons than they are willing to admit.