What Happened When Susan Dey Confessed Her Feelings to David Cassidy

In addition to being a ratings hit during its initial run, the fictional Partridge Family produced a series of real-life musical chart-toppers, including the biggest hit song of 1970 in the United States, “I Think I Love You.” All of this was undoubtedly exciting for Susan Dey, who had won the part of Laurie Partridge despite having no prior acting experience. Even more exciting, however, was the bond she seemed to be forming with her The Partridge Family co-star, David Cassidy.

The two became great friends and truly enjoyed spending time with each other — talking, goofing off, telling jokes, and doing a whole lot of nothing. After a while, Dey started to wonder if their relationship could blossom into something more. The Partridge Family had made both of them massive stars, and they worked together on the show effortlessly. Slowly but surely, Dey fell for Cassidy, and there came a point when she needed to know if her feelings could be reciprocated.