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In today's fast-paced life, office is no longer just a place to work, but sometimes it is also an opportunity for emotional bonding and beginning of relationships between people. Many people get attracted towards each other in the office. A bond is created between people while working together and it turns into a relationship after a long time. Office romance has now increased more than before, in which Indians have created a new record. Yes, a survey has revealed that Indians are at the forefront in the matter of office romance.

This means that romantic relationships between people working together in the office have become more common than ever before. The interesting thing is that earlier such relationships in the office were considered socially or professionally taboo, but now the situation seems to be changing. Let us know today in this article at what number is India in the list of office romance.

Indian office romance made a record

According to a recent international study conducted by Ashley Medisal, India is second in the list of office romance. About 11 countries were included in this study, in which Mexico's name has appeared at number one. 11 countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, UK and US were included in this list. This data clearly shows that office romance has become a common thing in India. It has also been found that 4 out of 10 Indians have either dated or are currently dating one of their colleagues.

What percentage of people are included in the list?

Talking about Mexico, about 43 percent people have admitted that they are in a relationship with or have dated a coworker in their office. At the same time, there are 40 percent people in India who are or have been in a relationship with their office colleague. In the US, UK and Canada this figure is around 30 percent. Interestingly, men are more likely to date their co-worker than women. 51 percent of men have done this, while the figure of women is 36 percent.

Shocking thing revealed in the study

This study has also revealed that women are a little more cautious about office affairs. About 29 percent of women say that they are hesitant in forming relationships at the workplace because it can affect their career. At the same time, the number of men who believe this is 27 percent. This report has revealed that young employees aged between 18 to 24 years have appeared to be the most alert regarding office affairs. He fears that doing so may have a negative impact on his career.

Are extra marital affairs increasing in India?

India's ranking at second position in terms of office romance is proof that the country is now becoming more open to relationships other than traditional ones, such as open marriage. According to a survey by Gleeden, a dating app famous for extra marital affairs, 35 percent Indians are currently in an open relationship, while 41 percent people said that if their partner wants, they would also consider adopting such a relationship. Interestingly, this change is being seen not only in big cities but also in small cities. Kanchipuram is at the forefront in India in this matter, where maximum interest in extra marital affairs has been found.