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If it seems like more people are flirting around the water cooler at your office these days, it may not be your imagination. Four out of 10 U.S. workers admit to being involved with another colleague at some point. But within a small business the possibility of increased tension and drama because of a tryst intensifies.

One of the problems for small businesses lies in the limited workspace. Unlike at a large corporation, employees at smaller companies often cannot simply transfer to another department if a romantic relationship ensues.