Not all unrequited love experiences are filled with sadness. When we hear the word "unrequited," we often think of heartbreak, of love unreturned. But maybe, sometimes, unrequited love isn't just about pain and tears.
Sometimes, we fall for someone and find ourselves filled with happy thoughts about them, even if they don't know we exist. Some people find joy in that situation, using their crush as inspiration. They go to school, even when they're tired, just to see the person they like. It might seem silly, but it gives them a little bit of happiness, knowing that the person they care about is near. It's like a little motivational boost.
If some people think it's shallow, we can say it's shallow, but let's not judge their feelings. We all experience things differently, and those feelings are valid.
There are different types of people when it comes to unrequited love. Some people aren't shy at all. They'll go out of their way to get noticed, especially if it's love at first sight. I did that in grade school! Everyone expresses their feelings differently.
Some people are quiet, good at hiding their feelings. They act like they don't like someone, but secretly, they're close to obsessing! They're like ninjas, you never know they have feelings until it's too late.
Then there are those who are always trying to get attention when their crush is around, with their crazy, supportive friends who signal when the crush is nearby.
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They'll pretend to joke around, pushing each other, making a scene, all to get noticed. If they find out that their friend's crush has a different girl he likes, they'll criticize the other person, saying they're just "describing" their feelings. These are the bold ones, the "brave" ones, because they have no shame! They actually confess to the person they like. They take risks, no turning back.
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The daydreamer
The daydreamer finds joy in the fantasy of their unrequited love. They often daydream about their crush and create scripted scenarios in their mind. They have the potential to become a director in the future due to the scripts they play out in their mind with their crush.
The self-saboteur
The self-saboteur is the type of person who constantly sabotages themselves by convincing themselves that they do not like the person they are interested in. They make sarcastic comments or push their crush away through their actions, trying to find reasons why they liked that person in the first place.
The quiet observer
The quiet observer prefers to observe from a distance. They enjoy silently watching the object of their affection rather than actively pursuing them. They are content with just watching from afar and are the true admirers who secretly wait for their crush to pass by. They also stalk their crush's social media accounts, not adding them as friends but staying updated on their latest posts. They are satisfied with just a glimpse into the social media life of their crush.
There are also people who are easily satisfied when it comes to love. They appreciate even the smallest effort. And easily get attached.
He was the first boy who made me realize how easily I fall in love.
