Being romantically interested in your boss can put you in a very difficult situation. There are many risks involved in pursuing a relationship with your boss, not to mention the additional complications if you end up actually having a relationship. However, by being wary of the risks and approaching the issue as carefully and as professionally as possible, you may be able to create a working partnership beyond the workplace.

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Weigh the risks. By pursuing romance in the workplace, you chance becoming distracted from your work, tarnishing your professional reputation, and creating a very awkward situation down the line. When the person you are interested in is your boss, you also risk embarrassment, misunderstandings, and a potential sexual harassment lawsuit. Plus, because of the added stresses of sharing a workplace, the relationship has more challenges it must face in order to survive.
Hold The Eye Contact

Hold the boss' gaze for a little longer than necessary.
Hold Doors Open

Cross paths more often, be there to hold doors open, smile when you see them and as you see more of them, use first names.
Issue compliments. Comment on how you admire their dress sense.
Read The Signals

WARNING: if any of these receive a less than a positive response abort the mission immediately. You still haven't done anything worthy of a sexual harassment case and can get out with your dignity intact. However, if you are getting good signals back. And by this we mean; extended eye contact, hair flicking, lip licking or touching, move on to the next step.
Be available: if your boss asks you to assist in them office, or requests that you stay late, do it. In boss terms, this is a first date. You willingness to accommodate their needs will go in your favour.
Go For The Kill

Go for the kill: by now you both know what's on the cards and your boss may even make the first move. If not, let them know you find attractive and would love to take them for a drink after work, and see where things progress from here. Just make sure you can't be spotted by prying colleagues.