Hey there, friends. You won’t believe what Sara Haines, the charismatic co-host of The View, revealed during one of their recent episodes. She admitted to having a romantic relationship with a coworker back in the day. Yep, you heard it right—Sara dipped her pen in the company ink when she was single. Let me break it down for you.

When Sara Haines Had a Workplace Romance

On Thursday, May 23, Sara opened up about her experience with office dating. She shared, “I did dip in the company ink when I was single.” Now, this confession might raise eyebrows, but Sara made sure to emphasize the importance of navigating such relationships responsibly. She explained, “There are right ways to do this, and wrong ways. You never want to get involved with someone in a department where there are power dynamics. That’s a recipe for disaster.”

She went on to clarify, “I dated someone in a completely different wing of the building. We didn’t interact daily, which made things a lot easier. It wasn’t like we were bumping into each other every hour or having awkward run-ins at the water cooler.” Sara’s approach to the relationship seems to have been thoughtful and considerate, ensuring minimal disruption to her professional life.

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How HR Got Involved

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sara’s partner at the time happened to be a lawyer, which meant that certain protocols had to be followed. She recounted, “Of course, when he told me, I had to disclose this to HR. I was like, ‘What? We’re a thing, right?’” This moment of honesty highlights the importance of transparency in workplace relationships, even if it might feel a bit uncomfortable at first.

What Happened After the Breakup?

Sunny Hostin, another co-host on The View, couldn’t help but ask about the aftermath of the relationship. She inquired, “Sara, what happens when you break up and you’ve seen each other naked, and now you’ve got to walk by each other in the office?” It’s a question that many of us might have wondered about, and Sara had a refreshingly mature response.

She replied, “Well, awkwardness in the office isn’t unique to romantic relationships. There are a lot of dynamics in offices that can get weird, and that’s just part of being a grown-up. For me, it was fine. We dated for years, and it was great. There was no lingering animosity or anything like that.” Sara’s take on the situation is a testament to her ability to handle personal matters with grace and professionalism.

Sara Haines workplace romance — ABC/Lou Rocco

Workplace Romance: Is It Inevitable?

Sara also shared her thoughts on why workplace romances might be more common than we think. She said, “I don’t know how some people avoid it when you come to a place to work around the clock, trying to make a career. You’re with people all the time!” It’s a valid point. In environments where you spend so much time with your colleagues, it’s only natural that personal connections might form.

Life After Love: Finding Love on OkCupid

Eventually, Sara found her happily ever after with her husband, Max Shifrin, through the dating app OkCupid. The couple tied the knot in 2014 and has since welcomed three beautiful children into their family—Alec, Sandra, and Caleb. Max, who is five years younger than Sara, is completely supportive of her career and personal life, including her openness about past relationships on The View.

During an Instagram Live Q&A on May 2, Sara shared, “When it comes to Max and my exes, we’re not really wrapped up in that stuff. I think it’s just a comfort in our own skin, or our own relationship, or what it is, but I often tell stories because some of my exes were big chapters of my life.”

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She added, “I’m where I’m supposed to be with the person I’m supposed to be with, and I love him dearly, but he knows that many of those experiences have shaped who I am today.” It’s clear that Sara values her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

A Romantic Getaway

Recently, Sara and Max took a much-needed romantic vacation to Turks and Caicos while The View was on its spring break hiatus. Sara shared her thoughts on the trip during The View’s “Behind the Table” podcast on April 29, saying, “You really remember why you’re together when you’re alone. The talking, the joking, Max said at the end of our trip, ‘We didn’t fight once.’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, those dang kids. It’s the kids.’”