After months of tension, it's official! BuzzFeed producers Aria (  / ariainthavong  ) and Merle (  / merleeshay  ) tell the story of how they became a couple, with help from all the friends and coworkers who were forced to watch it unfold...

We love Aria and Merle, but is their relationship… real? Find out in this formal investigation:    • Are Merle And Aria Faking Their Relat...  

SPECIAL THANKS
• Tatsu Ramen (Merle & Aria's favorite ramen spot!)
https://www.tatsuramen.com/'>https://www.tatsuramen.com/
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• Sunrise Balloons
https://www.sunriseballoons.com/'>https://www.sunriseballoons.com/
  / sunriseballoon  
Buy tickets above for your own beautiful hot air balloon experience!

• Jack Dytrych Photography
https://www.jacktdphoto.com/
  / jacktdphoto  



The relationship between Aria and Merle has been completely consensual between two colleagues who are at an equal level in their work and careers.

However, workplace and sexual harassment are also very real and unacceptable. If you find yourself in a workplace situation that feels in any way uncomfortable or inappropriate, please reach out to resources such as:

https://www.nsvrc.org/
https://www.rainn.org/
https://leanin.org/

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MUSIC

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Bizarre Affair
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Happy Anniversary_fullmix
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Easy Going Intrigue_Full
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Facts and Figures_Full
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EXTERNAL CREDITS
Jack Dytrych Photography
  / jacktdphoto  
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Josefin Meyer
  / josefinmeyer  
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Matt Real
  / matty_rere  
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Sunrise Balloons
https://www.sunriseballoons.com/'>https://www.sunriseballoons.com/
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Tatsu Ramen
https://www.tatsuramen.com/'>https://www.tatsuramen.com/
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Jack Dytrych
  / jdytrych22  
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Fernando Padrón
  / ferpaaa