# Crushes in Couples: Not Always Infidelity

> New research shows crushes don't predict infidelity but signal relationship dissatisfaction
- Title: Crushes in Couples: Not Always Infidelity · Psychologies
- Summary: New research shows crushes don't predict infidelity but signal relationship dissatisfaction Mild attraction to others doesn't mean infidelity but may…
- Keywords: crush, relationship, satisfaction, infidelity, study, the journal of sex research, charlene belu, lucia osullivan, monogamy, relationship health, Crushes, Couples
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/couple/vie-de-couple/avoir-attirance-quelquun-autre-couple-vraiment-mauvais-signe-572884
- Author: Louise Leboyer
- Published: 2026-09-22T17:06:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: crush, relationship, satisfaction, infidelity, study, the journal of sex research, charlene belu, lucia osullivan, monogamy, relationship health
## Crushes in Couples
67.7% of participants felt attraction to someone else without their partner knowing

> Sur le plan de l'absolu de l'amour, la fidélité est totale, corps et âme
## Crushes Don't Predict Infidelity
Only 3% of participants cheated with their crush during the study
## Relationship Satisfaction
Stronger attraction linked to lower relationship satisfaction and less investment
## Study Details
542 participants aged 22-35 completed surveys over two sessions
## Key Finding
Attraction intensity signals relationship health, not infidelity risk
## Key takeaway

Mild attraction to others doesn't mean infidelity but may indicate low relationship satisfaction