Do you have a crush or feelings for someone? How can you tell if what you’re feeling is love or infatuation? Over time, a simple crush can develop into new territory – something between a crush but not yet love. So, what’s the difference between love and a crush? Let’s find out!

Want to know the difference between lust and love? We have a video on that too: https://youtu.be/Hf08GRUtjRM

Writer: Sara Del Villar

Script Editor: Vanessa Tao

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

Voice: Mithrilda

Animator: sarimopi ( https://www.instagram.com/sarimopi/ )

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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