girl crushes

Non-romantic female fixations

Girl crushes are intense feelings of admiration or fascination that one girl or woman has for another, without romantic or sexual intent.

The term describes that starstruck feeling toward someone whose style, personality, or accomplishments you find compelling: I have such a girl crush on her—she's so effortlessly cool.

Unlike romantic crushes, girl crushes are about wanting to be like someone or be their friend rather than date them.

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emotional · respects · celebrity culture · idolization · inspiration · mentor · girlfriend · self-esteem boost · compliments · social media influencer · appreciations · esteems · fandoms · adoration · same energy · influence · camaraderie · power couple

Opposites
type of attraction/admiration

girl crushessexual attraction

Erotic interest in another

infatuation · lust · true love · romantic obsession · romantic love

gender direction of admiration

girl crushesman crushes

Admiration for other males

emotional valence toward a person

girl crushesnemeses

Inescapable, unconquerable opponents

archenemies · sworn enemies · frenemies

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG