Is this a normal way to feel?

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To put my life into context I am in a happy relationship (6 years) and have an 18 month son. We have a lovely home together and don't argue much and communicate well. I do love him.
Recently I have just started to feel "me" again after just being "mum". I returned to work a few months ago (part time ) so I think that's why. I have also started doing more for myself like going to the gym (when I get the time! Which isn't much).
My son is the forefront of my mind in everything I do and we have such fun together. We have recently discussed trying for baby number 2.
So what I am asking if it's normal is to have a crush on another person whilst in a happy relationship?
There is someone at work and he asked if I was with anyone and I just keep fantasising about him. It's ridiculous and just thoughts and I100 percent would never go there. I just wondered if it's normal to feel like this? I feel like I'm betraying my partner for having these thoughts. It's not like I can avoid the person either.

So what I am asking if it's normal is to have a crush on another person whilst in a happy relationship?

forget what's normal (people do daft things every day, doesn't mean you have to). Think about what you stand to lose and whether it's worth it. This "whatever" is going nowhere, you have a partner and child. Just get real, stop the thoughts and focus on the reality of your life.

Yes you are right. But not always easy just to switch your thoughts off haha. I would never act on them, I know I wouldn't be that stupid nor would I even want to.

This is my opinion from my own personal experience.

crushes or fantasies while you’re in a relationship on a colleague, a guy at the gym etc or maybe even someone you know but have never been involved with are just passing feelings and your mind trying to have a bit of fun and excitement. Doesn’t mean there’s problems in your relationship as long as it stays as a harmless fantasy and doesn’t take up a lot of your thinking time.

Recurring feelings and fantasies of what your life would be like with an ex that you had a relationship and real love and feelings for can spell trouble and be something to worry about. Also, this usually starts to happen when you have nagging doubts about your current relationship.

So to answer your question I think a mild crush on the guy at work isn’t anything to panic about but I’d try and divert your thoughts elsewhere if you find yourself thinking about it too much! Some people just have more of a vivid imagination than others and live ‘in their head’ a bit too much at times and it can be hard to shut it off if you suffer with this problem!