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Ever wonder why we call someone a "crush"? Explore the surprising origins of this classic phrase and how it became part of modern love language.

While putting together Bustle’s weeklong inquiry into the pleasure and pain of crushes, we noticed a few things. First, some of you are low-key freaks. Second, talking about crushes can bring people ...

The heart can be very complicated. One day you think you’re in love with someone and the next, your heart says you’re not. The truth is that it can sometimes be very confusing to figure out whether ...

If texting your crush has replaced writing them love letters, perhaps Snapchatting them is the virtual equivalent of sending a postcard. It's a quick picture, sometimes marking a specific location, ...