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writes:I'm interested in the TA (teaching assistant) for one of my classes. We have a lecture session and then the discussion session for some of my classes. The TA directs and teaches the discussion session. He seems like the type of guy that I'd want to date though. Is it okay for a TA and student to be in a relationship? Should I even risk it since he is, in a way, one of my teachers. It would be very awkward for the rest of the semester if it didn't work out, or if he wasn't interested at all in the first place, and I made a fool of myself. Help!
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 September 2008): This is the original poster of the question.
Okay, I wasn't really sure what the rules were about TA and student relationships but your advice has let me look into it. I'm still confused, but what I can collect is that it would probably be okay next semester when he is no longer my TA and responsible for part of my grade. I will definitely steer clear of anything beyond a professional relationship then. It'll give me more time to figure out if I actually want to try for a different relationship with him. I'm not the type of girl that gets into a relationship really fast anyways. Thanks!
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reader, Tevote  +, writes (16 September 2008):
 Yes it is actually wrong to have a relationship with a teachers assistant. WEll not wrong it's just against the law, if he were to leave then yes you could pursue a relationship with him. Before you do anything though, try flirting with him to see if he reacts or joins in. Because this way you wont actually make a fool of yourself by asking, but if he has already flirted with you then by all means drop the subject into a conversation casually. But make sure it's in private, you don't know what his reaction may be and it's a lot easier to talk in private.I'm not exactly sure, but if you really have feelings for him and he stays at your school then you probably have to wait until he leaves or you do to actually pursue anything.
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