It turns out 2 in 3 UK workers are up for dating a colleague.

Leaving 1 in 3 workers who would never date someone at work.

The main reason these cautious folks wouldn’t date a colleague? They just don’t think romance and work mix.

If you’re looking for love at work, your best bet is to apply for a job in the leisure industry. You’ll find most people are open to dating a colleague.

Best to avoid manufacturing, though – your co-workers are likely to be less enthusiastic.

Although a noble few dating colleagues remain ever the professionals and go straight to HR.

Colleague couples also confirmed that gossip in the workplace added pressure to the relationship.

And we found that those living in London were even more likely to feel the pressure of gossip.

But there’s good news, too. If you’re dating a colleague, the chances are your career progression won't come into question.

You won't find it any more difficult to plan holidays.

And you'll still get that precious 'me time'.

1 in 4 experience jealousy.

1 in 6 get made fun of.

And 1 in 10 felt they were discriminated against because of their workplace romance.

your promotion opportunities,

your salary and bonus opportunities,

your relationships with colleagues,

and your relationships with managers.

But only 1 in 7 UK workers would quit their job because of it.

Others found their relationship got in the way of work – and chose the latter.

But as with any relationship, sometimes it's just not meant to be.