# Crush in Couple: Research Shows It's Not Always a Bad Sign

> Research reveals crush on someone else in a relationship doesn't always mean infidelity.
- Title: Crush in Couple: Research Shows It's Not Always a Bad Sign
- Summary: Research reveals crush on someone else in a relationship doesn't always mean infidelity. A 2024 study shows crushes in couples rarely predict infidelity but…
- Keywords: crush, relationship, infidelity, research, study, relationship satisfaction, Couple, Shows, It's, Always, Bad, Sign
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/couple/vie-de-couple/Avoir-crush-couple-mauvais-signe-chercheurs-repondent-recherches-permettent-comprendre-572884
- Author: Louise Leboyer
- Published: 2026-10-18T21:06:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: crush, relationship, infidelity, research, study, relationship satisfaction
## Crush in Exclusive Relationship
A 2024 study found 67.7% of participants had crushes on others without their partner knowing.
## Crush Doesn't Predict Infidelity
Only 3% of participants cheated with their crush during the study's second questionnaire.
## Crush Signals Relationship Issues
Stronger crushes linked to lower relationship satisfaction and less investment in the primary relationship.
## What This Means for Couples
A crush on someone else isn't automatically a bad sign but may indicate relationship problems.
## Key takeaway

A 2024 study shows crushes in couples rarely predict infidelity but may signal low relationship satisfaction.