<human>: I live in a very small town and work in a very public place. We deal with the public day in and day out so pretty much everyone knows me and my coworkers. For some time the majority of my coworkers have been trying to get me to date another employee the same age as me. At the same time some of the same coworkers have been hinting that dating in the workplace is not allowed.

It's gotten to the point that even the public is starting to make comments about it. She and I hang out sometimes after work and have been on several trips to sporting events and such in our free time. Some of our customers have even seen us out and have given us strange looks because they know who we are and where we work.

Should I be concerned that I'm getting all these mixed messages from everyone? They want me to date this girl but I also want to keep my job and would like her to keep hers as well. Thoughts?

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<bot>: Work for public, coworkers and public want me to date girl coworker that's the same age nut don't want to risk losing job. Please help.