<P> While Benson has only been portrayed in relationships with men, she has, according to lesbian entertainment website AfterEllen.com, "attracted a large lesbian following". Fan speculation exists over alleged sexual tension between Benson and Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March), which Baer admits to indulging: "We read the fan sites . We know that people are into the Alex - Olivia thing . All the codes are in there ." </P> <P> In the middle of season 13, Benson enters into a relationship with a new prosecutor to the District Attorney's Office, Executive ADA David Haden (Harry Connick Jr .). Hargitay has said that Connick, who is a friend of hers, improved the show to a more romantic advanced stance . "This is a home run on so many levels," she said . "The show is very fortunate to have Harry's extraordinary talent, and I'm lucky because I get to work with my friend . I think Olivia couldn't have asked for a better companion to take her through a new stage in her life and career ." Haden and Benson begin their relationship at the end of the episode, "Official Story". In the episode "Hunting Ground", she decides to take it slow with Haden, claiming she needs time to see if their relationship will last . That night, they end up sleeping together in her apartment . This makes her late for a case, which is frowned upon in the NYPD . In the episode "Justice Denied", Benson and Haden end their relationship due to a conflict of interest . </P> <P> In the season 14 premiere, Benson shares a kiss with Cassidy after she tells him she is not the same person from 13 years before, when they had a brief sexual relationship . Later that season, in the episode "Undercover Blue", it is revealed that Cassidy and Benson had been seeing each other for quite some time . Their relationship hits a rough patch in the episode when Cassidy is accused of rape, which results in their relationship becoming public . The charges against Cassidy are later dropped when the SVU detectives discover that he was being set up . In season 15, Benson stays with Cassidy as she recovers from her imprisonment by a serial rapist . A few months after she returns to work, they get a new apartment together . They however break up in the episode "Downloaded Child". </P> <P> In "Chicago Crossover" and "They'll Have to Go Through Me", Benson strikes up a friendship with Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) of the Chicago Police Department, despite their differing methodologies when it comes to solving crime . Upon the conclusion of their joint operation, the two share drinks before Benson returns to New York . </P>

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