One notable point is that without proper judgment, this kind of intimacy can develop whether the other person actually has feelings for you or is just treating you like a close buddy and having fun.
This is precisely where the bittersweet heartbreak of many young boys and girls originates.
They misinterpret the other person's intentions, mistaking a good rapport and understanding for "she likes me." When the time comes to confess, one side thinks, *We've been building this emotional bond for so long, this is a guaranteed win!* while the other side is utterly startled: *Weren't we just getting along great as good friends and buddies? Why is he confessing out of nowhere?* Oh well, game over.
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