But before you let the sounds of wedding bells, or the ever-present cluster of wedding inspiration Pinterest boards, fill your head up at the thought that meeting your soulmate could happen just steps away from your work desk, take into consideration the following five rules of thumb before truly pursuing any type of office romance.

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This could mean the lighting around your desk dims slightly when you arrive, or a pre-determined microclimate is created for your meeting.

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