When discussing the importance of professional boundaries in mental health work, most people think first of relationships between psychotherapists and clients. However, similar boundary considerations are relevant to professor-student relationships, supervisor-supervisor relationships, consultant-consultee relationships, and researcher-participant relationships. Although different dynamics are at play, the relationships that psychologists have with each other, with other professionals, and with the general public have boundaries that also deserve ethical consideration. The American Psychological Association (APA) offers some guidance. The APA Code of Ethics states, in Standard 7.07: “Psychologists shall not engage in sexual relationships with students or supervisees who are in their department, agency, or training center or over whom the psychologists have or may have evaluative authority” (2010) . This seems to preclude the possibility of dating during the semester, and perhaps even after, if there is the likelihood of continued interaction (Handelsman, 2011). For example, what if a student needs a letter of recommendation for a job and would like the professor they see outside the classroom to write it? Although the code is silent regarding social relationships and sharing of feelings, we have a little help from other sources of guidance such as institutional guidelines and moral codes; some colleges and universities have rules regarding which professors students date (Handelsman, 2011). It is common for adults working in business or professional settings to be knowledgeable about the law and/or policy regarding sexual contact and romantic relationships in the workplace (Barbella, 2010 ). In the educational setting, at least at the secondary level... middle of the paper....... ''Ultimately what drives everything is that the student respects the professor and the professor respects the student,'' he said President Williams; ''that's how it is in life anyway'' (Barbella, 2010). Works CitedBarbella, L. (2010). Sexuality and culture. An Interdisciplinary Quarterly, Vol 14(1), pp. 44-48. Handelsman, M. M. (2011, May 28). Social and sexual scenarios with students: what would you do? Professors who date students: Sensitive, stupid, or sleazy? [Comment on web blog]. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-ethical-professor/201105/social-and-sexual-scenarios-students-what-would-you-doKnapp, S.J. (Ed.); Gottlieb, M.C. (ed.); Handelsman, M.M. (ed.); VandeCreek, L.D. (Ed.). (2012). APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology, Vol 1: Moral Foundations and Common Themes. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association