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Which of the 4 Types of Crushes Have You Had?

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Which of the 4 Types of Crushes Have You Had?
Jeremiah Arcilla

The greatest feeling in the world is when you find that one person that seems to stand out to you. Palms begin to sweat, heart begins to pound, every other cliche feeling consumes you. It really is a great feeling. There's a sense of completeness to it, a sense of belonging. Having a crush can be pretty awesome and one of the best feelings in the world. It's a shame that it's also one of the worst.

Let's be real. A crush that ends up working out is what's great. You end up with the person of your dreams. But when that crush doesn't work out? When all the stress and anxiety of spilling your guts and admitting your feelings ends in a car crash and a ball of flames? It sucks.

Being my age? I've definitely had numerous crushes over the years, and the strange thing is that they were all different. No crush is ever the same. In fact, there are four distinct types.

So, without further ado, here are the four types of crushes.

1) The Changed Lover


If you have this crush, you are royalty. You must teach us your ways, Ron Weasley. This is the best type of crush. If the title doesn't give it away, I'll explain. You walk to your crush, bravely pronounce your feelings with each syllable, stand there as you wait judgment, and it all works out okay. The person likes you back! Lucky. Really, though.

2) The Friend


An alternative name for this would be "The Friendzoned." This type of crush is painful to endure. It basically doesn't matter how you feel about a person, because he or she basically doesn't feel the same and doesn't want to give up the friendship. So, you must sit in silence as jokes are made. Just remember, don't show the pain when the other says, "you're my best friend." That's supposed to be a happy thing. Right?

3) The Switzerland


Just like Switzerland, you're relationship and future are neutral, and neutral is, well, neutral. It seems like a good thing this type, and it probably is. It's not ideal, but it can't feel any worse than being completely rejected. In this, the other person finds out how you feel, whether you tell them yourself or he/she is told by somebody else. In the end, your feelings are accepted but nothing changes. No friendship forms, no relationship forms. But, hey! There's no flat out rejection.

4) The Avoidance/Rejected


Ever have someone say, "I don't even want to be friends. I'd rather die than spend time with her." No? Well, I have. The worst, the absolute worst of any type of crush. It's painful. It's flat out brutal. There is no silver lining to this at all. You're rejected, and you feel every bit of pain from it. The person avoids you, talks about you behind your back, makes rumors about you. You're not wanted, and you can definitely feel it. This type could even become violent. Be careful with this. Pranks could be made, and hearts will be broken.

Is there anything that I missed? Please, let me know in the comments below a story of your own experiences with a crush.

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