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Is it normal to get turned on by other people when you're in a relationship?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes—being in a relationship doesn’t switch off your ability to feel attracted to other people. What matters is how you handle that attraction and whether your actions respect the boundaries you and your partner have agreed on.

It’s common to notice other people or feel turned on by them even when you love your partner and are happy together. Attraction can pop up without meaning you want to cheat, that your relationship is lacking, or that you care about your partner any less.

Feelings aren’t the same as choices. People differ on what counts as crossing a line, so it helps to stick to the boundaries you’ve agreed on—and talk honestly if the attraction is affecting your relationship or leaving you uneasy.

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