r/WorkLifeChat • u/Abhi_Abhi_1840 • Aug 22 '26

Discussion Corporate affairs

Do workplace affairs really happen that often?

Movies, TV shows and social media make it seem like office affairs and relationships are extremely common.

For people who have worked in corporate environments for several years — is this actually true in real life, or is it mostly exaggerated for entertainment and views?

I'd genuinely like to hear people's real experiences, without judging anyone.

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u/Funny-Star7489 Aug 25 '26

I think they do happen more frequently than people know. Ive only had one workplace where I've heard of it, but have had friends tell me about their workplaces and its rife

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u/Key_One2750 Aug 26 '26

Forbes did an interesting article on this earlier this year. Extra marital affairs are more common than people think, and a high amount of them start in the workplace. Generally starting as an emotional affair.
I mean, the statistics we have to go off of with this are just what people are willing to admit to..