We all know someone who has fallen in love at work.  Steve goes to work at XYZ Company and next think you know he’s fallen in love with Kate. 

We shouldn’t be surprised by this though as work conditions are the perfect setup for a romance to blossom.  Your forced to spend 40+ hours a week in an office where stress, emotion, and life can happen so very rapidly.  When Steve screws up the biggest account who is the first person there to console him?  It’s Kate.  And when Kate is dealing with unruly employees in the office, Steve’s office is the first she can walk in to and vent.  Over time, these relationships blossom into so much more than just a cube mate or co-worker. 

Business Week just wrote this short article on office relationships.  Click here to read further.