Dating & Relationships
Catching feelings
When romantic feelings develop in complicated situations
Literal Meaning
The act of causing or experiencing emotions to be transmitted or received.
Actual Meaning
Developing romantic feelings, often unexpectedly
Examples in Context

Friend: 'I'm catching feelings for my friend.'

Helpful Tips
  • 1Implies unexpected emotions
  • 2Can complicate friendships
  • 3Communication helps
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Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
falling for someone
developing a crush
getting attached
having emotions
growing affection
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