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Crush on a Friend

Crush on a Friend

Date: Oct 05 2007

Themes: Friend, Romance

Intro

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Have you ever been out with a friend, someone you see all the time and never thought of dating, and suddenly that person looks really good to you? You never noticed it before, but now that you think about it, your friend is hot. And you’re already friends so you know you get along. You start to wonder: is my friend attracted to me too? What if we had a relationship together?

Amanda asks her friend Mason what he does when he has a crush on a friend. What do you think is really on Amanda’s mind? Why is she asking Mason about this?

Dialog

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Amanda

Amanda

Mason

Mason

Amanda:  Mason?

Mason:  Um-hm.

Amanda:  Have you ever had a crush on a friend?

Mason:  Tons!

Amanda:  And what do you do about it?

Mason:  Uh…

Amanda:  Do you take action?

Mason:  Sometimes. Little bit of column A, a little bit of column B.

Amanda:  So what are some of the factors that determine whether or not you share your crush or just keep it bottled inside and cry at home in the corner?

Mason:  Well one, it depends on how sober I am at the time. A lot. Two, sometimes it just feels like there’s a moment there and you gotta make a play. Sometimes it just kind of stays in the background forever.

Amanda:  Do you think that you have to pick up on some vibe from them to share it with them? Or, do you think that when you have a crush you just share it with the world, get it off your back…

Mason:  No.

Amanda:  ...move on with your life. Now she knows.

Mason:  No. Not in general. It’s not just a like…It’s not like a résumé or something. It’s not like, “Hey, you know what I did today? I had a crush on you.” It’s not like, “I picked up a new CD at Target.” No.

Amanda:  I think that it could be that way. I think that it’s kind of cool to share that feeling with anyone.

Mason:  Well that’s because you want to have tabs on everybody.

Amanda:  Just…why not let them know, so that it’s in their court and they can do whatever they want? Why not let them know?

Mason:  What if they don’t like me anymore?

Amanda:  Then you know they don’t like you. Then it’s done. You move on. Right?

 

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Discussion

Mason says that he has had crushes on a lot of his friends, and sometimes he acts on those crushes and sometimes he doesn’t. Naturally, if he’s drunk, he’s more inclined to act on the crush than if he’s sober.

He also says that sometimes there is a moment that seems like the perfect time to make a move. But other times, he never does anything about his crush.

Amanda asks if Mason would ever tell a friend he has a crush on her just to get it off his chest. He says he doesn’t think that’s a very good idea because you don’t know if your friend feels the same way.

Have you ever had a crush on a friend? Do you think that Amanda is secretly trying to tell Mason that she has a crush on him?

 

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missef

missef

Malaysia

i ever had crush on a friend…its was happened 2weeks ago…thats really tiring and hurt inside.it doesn't make any sense if you still keep it bottled inside and just cry…the best way is just share it with ur bestfriend,ur trusted friend and definitely u can relief ur pain.n since im a master student,i tried to make my life busy all da time instead thinking on him…this is just my opinion..

 

03:06 AM Oct 06 2007 |

sophie teo

sophie teo

China

I have a cush on a man. And I told him after 4 mouthes, found that he has been interested in me for a long time, too. Now we keep a vague relationship!!!

02:12 AM Oct 06 2007 |

fax20032008

United States

It is hard to get it  off your chest when you\ crush  on your friends .And a tough thing.So when

you make a move ,you must be sure that whatever happens we are friend as well  

01:01 AM Oct 06 2007 |

KSA boy

Saudi Arabia

beautiful lesson …Tongue out

i am agree all of points but my friends are sad every day and must be crush them . 

10:46 PM Oct 05 2007 |

power_xl

power_xl

Turkey

 

 I've had crushes on my friends a few times but ı've never told them. I dont think it's a good idea to date out with someone you've already known. I think love should be something just like explorings new things. new things already make us feel surprised.

08:00 PM Oct 05 2007 |

dana_alain

dana_alain

United Arab Emirates

Laughing  nice lesson

03:50 PM Oct 05 2007 |

fadi7

fadi7

Saudi Arabia

so many so many , but that kind of relationships might still go on for a long time even if the two of people who live that affair , separate from each others and the reason I guess, is that they have two kinds of relationship in one at the same time which makes the affair kind of so complicated and has an unique taste, HOW , I don't know , it's something we only can experiment and then you'll be able to taste it as well .

Have a good two in one _

02:51 PM Oct 05 2007 |

FeiFei

FeiFei

China

 i have crush on a friend.and i tell my friend about it.i think it would be interesting to have a relationship with someone who knows you a lot,someone who can share your secrets,your thought and your feelingsThen you can trust in.but sometimes i never do anything about my ctrush.

01:24 PM Oct 05 2007 |

guyue1112

guyue1112

China

I ever had a crush on one of my friends, but I prefered just to keep it bottled inside.

I'm afraid of lose my friend! So…......Jsut like this

12:33 PM Oct 05 2007 |

Philip2007

Philip2007

China

It is really a good lesson ! but indeed i don't understand it till now even if after reading lots of coments.

Who can help me and give me a clear picutre of what's really means of a crush of friends or give me a sample.

Appreciated…

12:32 PM Oct 05 2007 |

onlyman

Turkey

hellooooooooo

12:25 PM Oct 05 2007 |

selinajl

China

I have a crush on my friend,but i have no courage to tell him because i'm afraid of losing him after  telling him.Therefore,i have to hide the secret in my deep heart.

12:12 PM Oct 05 2007 |

anjiler_22@hotmail.com

Turkey

hello asl pls how are you old what was that thanks you me too 18 male

12:03 PM Oct 05 2007 |

Alexander02

Russian Federation

I have never had a crush on a friend. In some case if she doesn't have the same feelings it can spoil your friendship with that person. Sometimes it is better just to stay good friends.
Why did Amanda ask Mason ? Yes, I think she came to that talk not accidentally :)) Difficult to say.

11:57 AM Oct 05 2007 |

Yugin

Yugin

Ukraine

There is a risk to lose a friend because of non-serious attraction.

Think well!

10:45 AM Oct 05 2007 |

Cranos

Cranos

China

To Liliya,just want to comment on lacking to trust friends.

In friendship you need trust,.....Be free to share difference opinions,secrets…. but most importantly is trusting one another doing so you won't think that you friend is your enemy.

............Friendship …....

 

 

06:23 AM Oct 05 2007 |

Cranos

Cranos

China

My second opinion again,

I agree with you,Liliya in terms of good relationship principals.that you must get to know the person b4 falling in love.

I'm surprised with people who play with love ….

Seeing somebody HOT today and the next time she/he is not Hot and you wan't to dump that person again…..I don't see it fair enough looking with a sound mind..

Making sure to do a crush when you really know that this is the person you like ,I total agree.

06:02 AM Oct 05 2007 |

Liliya-22

Liliya-22

Russian Federation

I completely agree with Sweet Liza. It should be nice to be in relathionships with someone who know you well. And if you are friends that means you already have a lot of in common!

As for me, I have never been in such situations…Well, I am not sure about my friends :)

 

04:59 AM Oct 05 2007 |

Cranos

Cranos

China

In my own opinion a crash on a friend is quete great.It might be hard to just say what you are feeling to your friend but I think thus the right time to make a move rather than make your feelings remain in the background.

Lastly in life I have discovered this,...It is better open rebuke than Hidden love.I will tell her openly….

04:34 AM Oct 05 2007 |

cherring

China

this is a popular topic that around our life,especially teenagers' life..sometime i have a crush on my friend,but i didn't do anything.and a boy around me told me that he had crush on me..

02:27 AM Oct 05 2007 |

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