what is the difference between crush and love?

India
April 2, 2009 10:01am CST
i come across people who telll me that they have got many crushes.but when i ask they who they love then they name only one person.why is it so?do both mean different?
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@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
Yes.Having a crush on someone does not mean that you love or are in love with someone. Crush means you might feel attracted to a person maybe because he/she has beautiful eyes or body or other physical attributes or maybe because that person paid you some attention or is thoughtful or maybe a good athlete or dancer or any outstanding achievements that attract your attention or affection. There is something about the person that makes you thrill over him or her"swoon" whenever you seem or hear about him/her. But it does not mean that your feeling is permanent or is emotionally deep that you would be ready to make sacrifices for the person. And you can be attracted to many for different reasons and at the same time. Love on the other hand is a feeling which you have for one special person not necessarily because he/she is physically attractive or outstanding in sports, etc. or thoughtful and kind to you. It is a feeling you have for someone very special who touches your very soul and which last longer or for a lifetime. It is a feeling which can make you feel sad or happy just by the absence or presence of that special someone and which can cause you sleepless nights and deliriously happy. And usually when you are in love with someone, you cannot be in love with another at the same time.But of course, a crush can develop into love. Well, I hope that was helpful but you will never fully understand the difference if you have not yet fallen in love in your life.
• India
3 Apr 09
thanks alot for explaining to me the difference between them.thanks for your valuable time.:D
• India
13 Apr 11
hi...it was my itp training batch... i fell for a batchmate.. i donno him well...i wasnt attracted for any of his physical attributes..coz he isnt as good luking to have an attraction... but something was there , i needed him..i wanted him evry second...i claimed i love him i wanted to talk to him...love him...and be wid him but he nva liked me...nd nva accepted my feelings.. i lost my self respect...was ready to change myself for him, pleaded him not to hurt me...i lost maself from me.. the more i showed my liking,the more he was irriteted and went far from me still now i dont knw him well ...but i claim i love him... ihe is at pune and i am at kolkata...still den i need him...i claim i can do any sacrifice for him... EVRY1 SAY ITS A CRUSH ...BUT I SAY ITS LOVE.... DIFFERENTIATE...ND TELL ME WAT IT IS? I WUD BE OBLIGED... SHRADDHA MUDULI
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
Crush is just the physical or sometimes non-physical attraction towards a person. For example you find a huny guy attractive, or maybe you like a person because he/she is a good singer. But beyond that there is no deeper emotional feelings towards that guy. Sometimes you may misinterpret it as being in love but you are not. Love on the other hand is a much deeper emotional feeling, it goes beyond physical attraction and everything.
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• India
3 Apr 09
thanks for the response.!
@roniroxas (10559)
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
well as what you gained by asking it is very obvious that both words has different meaning. i thhink love is more deep than crush. crush is only like for example you like a persons eyes, then you have a crush on that person. crush is just a certain quality that you like in a person then you havea crush. love is more of a feeling where you will do anything and everything just to see that person or just to have atleast notice you.
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• India
3 Apr 09
thanks for the response.!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
2 Apr 09
there's a big difference, a crush is just a fancy u have to somone but it's usually more of a passing thing. love is something that should last forever. of course it doesn't always do that.
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• India
3 Apr 09
thanks for the response.!
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
2 Apr 09
Yes, a crush is that first attraction you have towards another person. As you get to know him/her a friendship may develop or it could turn to feelings of love but there's no guarantee. When I was younger I had a couple of crushes who turned out to be good friends but that initial spark didn't turn into love in my heart for that person.
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• India
3 Apr 09
thanks for the response..!
• Indonesia
6 Apr 09
love adalah ketika kamu suka seseorang walaupun kamu tahu dia punya kekurangan. crush adalah ketika kamu suka seseorang tanpa tahu apapun tentang dirinya. i'm sorry,,i can't say it in english
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
3 Apr 09
Crush is not love, and love is not crush ^_^ Crush can happen to anybody as long as u have a good impression of them.. U like them, but it's ok even if they dun like u or treat u like a normal fren.. There's no pain or real emotions involved.. As for love, it's more like between two ple and that there's pain, because that love feeling comes from the heart ^_^ Also, love cant be shared with others, and u yourself will know when cupid strikes u ^_^
• United States
5 Apr 09
crush is fleeting and based on little knowledge on a person.. like a person may crush on some one knowing not much about them but feeling as if they do.. love lasts and you have to really know some one to truly love them