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About man crush Monday and what it means to crush on another man
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Dudes have been crushing on each other since prehistoric times, and we’re willing to put money on that. It’s called a “man crush,” and is when 2 guys take a liking to each other, forming an intense bond that, crucially, isn’t sexual—aka a “bromance.” We’ll tell you more about the time-honored man crush, how it differs from a regular crush, signs you might have a man crush, and similar terms.
Man Crush Definition
A “man crush” is a strong bond between 2 men that often involves admiration and affection, but not sexual feelings like a regular crush. It’s more than a friendship, but not quite a romance.
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Signs You Have a Man Crush
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You can’t stop thinking about a guy. It might feel like a crush on the surface, but… different. It’s not like you want to get romantic with him, but there’s something about his appearance, personality, and his way of living that you feel drawn to, and you can’t seem to stop your mind from wandering in his direction in your down time. You admire him, but maybe you’re not sure why just yet. It’s one of the first signs of a platonic crush .- This includes scrolling avidly through his social media profiles, or keeping up-to-date on his personal life.
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You want to get closer to him, emotionally and physically. Once a man crush catches your attention, you usually want to know all about him. What he does for work, his gym routine, what he thinks about the Yankees being 15-7 this season. You find it easy to talk to or confide in him, you value his opinion and perspective, and find yourself wanting to spend a lot more time with him. It’s like a friendship, but a little more intense. A bromance. [3] X Research source- If you have a man crush on a celebrity, you’ll probably start watching all their interviews, performances, or other media associated with them.
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You sometimes think you want to be your man crush. When a man crush gets really intense, sometimes it feels like much more than a crush. Maybe you start to get into your man crush’s interests. You style your hair and wardrobe a little closer to how he styles himself. You might even adopt his way of speaking or small mannerisms. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and since you admire your man crush so much, you feel inclined to adopt the things that make you admire him. [4] X Research source -
You feel an intense, indescribable bond that borders on romance. It’s true that a man crush can sometimes feel like a romance—the venn diagrams do often overlap. At some point, you probably perk up whenever you see him, and feel sad to watch him go. You might crave his approval, and even feel good when he gives you a good-natured pat on the back. Your heart flutters, and that’s totally natural! They don’t call it a bromance for nothing. [5] X Research source- You might even have a “man crush breakup” that can feel a bit like a regular romantic breakup.
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References
- ↑ https://time.com/3617335/oxford-duck-face-lolcat/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/first-blush/202006/crushes-hot-someone-you-cannot-have
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201106/personal-growth-the-joys-bromance
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/actionable-advice-to-help-kids-thrive/202210/imitation-is-inspiration
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201106/personal-growth-the-joys-bromance
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