Just having to share a space for a third of your day (assuming full time employment) with someone you presumably already have something in common with can be a way of bonding, so I don’t necessarily think workplace romances are a bad idea. Nor do I think it’s wrong to approach or flirt with a colleague as long as you don’t cross boundaries and can take no for an answer. You should be mindful of how it will affect the dynamics of your relationship both at work and outside of it, whether the relationship is successful or not.
A personal warning from your boss is a good sign that you are making your colleagues uncomfortable and should re-evaluate what you’re doing.












When I hear “Mastodon”, the first thing that comes to mind is the band as well.