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7 Types Of

Crushes To Avoid for a Healthy Relationship

By Tami ArsenPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Do you get butterflies in your stomach every time you see or think about your crush? Do you hope that they also have feelings for you? When you have feelings for someone, it's easy to view everything they do from a positive perspective. However, not everyone you fall for is someone you should consider having a romantic relationship with. With this in mind, here are 7 types of crushes you should avoid:

The "Disappearing" Crush:

Do you occasionally talk with your crush, but they tend to disappear suddenly and leave you on read or avoid meeting up in person? They might have shared feelings or realized they like you, but instead of accepting or rejecting you, they choose to disappear. This could be because they feel uncomfortable rejecting people or fear commitment. You deserve someone who considers your feelings instead of taking the easy way out.

The Bragger:

Does your crush boast to their friends about your feelings for them, giving false hope? They might do this to feed their ego rather than their heart. They may have indirectly learned about your feelings and pretend not to know. They keep you close even though their feelings are not reciprocated because you make them feel good about themselves. However, this behavior is emotionally immature and can lead to emotional issues for you.

The Humiliator:

Does your crush take jokes too far, causing people to be physically uncomfortable? Do they refuse to apologize or change their behavior despite knowing the impact? This is another red flag to watch out for. If your crush humiliates others to make themselves look better, they may have self-esteem or confidence issues. In a relationship with them, you could become a target of these problems.

The Bully:

Is your crush rude to employees or strangers? Are they unkind to your friends? While some people are attracted to the "bad boy" or "bad girl" type, falling for someone who is rude or mean to others will likely lead to heartache. Even if they treat you well, their mistreatment of others is a significant red flag, as it shows a lack of respect and empathy.

The Cheater:

Have other people, especially your crush's exes, told you that your crush has cheated in the past? If so, it might be a good idea to think twice about dating them. Studies have shown that someone who has cheated in the past is three times more likely to cheat again in their next relationship compared to someone who has never cheated. Constant cheating indicates a lack of commitment and unresolved issues that your crush needs to address before having a successful relationship.

The User:

Does your crush ask you or others for favors without offering anything in return? If they suspect that you like them, they might ask for more favors, knowing that you'll see it as an opportunity to get closer to them. However, even if they make promises to reciprocate, they might not follow through. If you find yourself repeatedly falling for people who use you, it might be a good idea to take a break from romantic relationships and seek therapy to break these patterns.

The Isolator:

Does your crush constantly ask you to change your plans with other people and try to turn you against your friends and family? If so, this is a significant red flag. Falling for an isolator can lead to a psychologically abusive relationship. If you see signs that your crush is trying to control who you talk to or what you do, it's essential to end any relationship with them.

Although it might be tough to overcome your feelings for someone, it's necessary when your crush doesn't reciprocate your feelings, behaves emotionally immaturely, or shows red flags. Remember that falling in love can be fun, but it shouldn't be destructive to your physical or mental health. Have you noticed these signs in your crush or someone you know? Do you think these red flags can be easily recognized by someone with a crush? Leave a comment, like, subscribe, and all that jazz.

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