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Fancying someone else - the secret to a healthy marriage?

An article in a New York magazine has claimed that a harmless crush you may have on a coworker or...

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14.43 17 Apr 2026


Fancying someone else - the secret to a healthy marriage?


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14.43 17 Apr 2026


An article in a New York magazine has claimed that a harmless crush you may have on a coworker or barista is not only harmless, but may actually rejuvenate your relationship…

The author argues that not only are crushes inevitable, but can actually be healthy – by telling your partner you fancy someone else, it can put you both ‘in the mood.’

Could this ever be the case?

Sexologist Emily Power Smith joins Seán to discuss.


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