True Love VS Crush (Infatuation) - What's The Difference?

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
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YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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