Can somebody help me understand the difference between platonic and romantic feelings? I understand the definitions, I’ve felt both, but most of the time, I can’t tell if I’m high on the adrenaline of making a new friend or if I’m developing a crush.
Most recently, I was introduced to somebody, we got along great, and I thought I was maybe developing a crush on them. I’d hung out with them for about 7 hours. There was no real interest expressed, but I thought maybe we were flirting (I have trouble understanding social cues) and convinced myself I was getting a crush.
Was I really just excited that I’d made a friend? Or did I actually develop a crush for someone I just met?
V S @idk_anymore
Just ask yourself whether you would engage romantically with a person if you had the chance to and you’ll know your answer
V S @idk_anymore
Plus, there isn’t one single way to determine. Everyone feels different relationships differently. Crush usually occurs when you’ve already romanticized the thought of that person in your head while you wouldn’t feel that when you’re just excited that you’ve made a friend
