Shadowing Practice: 7 Types of Toxic Crushes You Should Avoid - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey there Psych2Goers!
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Do you get butterflies every time you see or even think about your crush,
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and you can't help hoping they like you back?
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When you have feelings for someone,
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it's easy to see everything they do in a positive light.
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However, not every person you crush on is someone you should consider getting into a relationship with.
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So on that note, here are 7 types of crushes you should avoid avoid.
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1. The ghoster.
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Did you and your crush talk frequently once upon a time,
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but now they've just disappeared?
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Does your crush leave you on read or avoid you whenever you have a chance to see each other in person?
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They may have caught feelings or found out you had a crush on them,
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and instead of rejecting or reciprocating the feelings,
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they've decided to ghost you.
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It might be because they feel uncomfortable rejecting people or because they have a fear of commitment,
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but whatever their reason, Then you deserve someone who will consider your feelings instead of taking the easy way out.
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2. The Bragger Is your crush bragging to their friends that you have a crush on them?
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If your crush is stringing you along with false hope,
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it might be more for the benefit of their ego rather than their heart.
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Perhaps they found out about your crush indirectly
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and don't see any harm in pretending they don't know about your crush on them.
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Everyone likes being liked, so they keep you beside them even when they don't reciprocate your feelings.
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They can't let you go because you make them feel good about themselves,
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but it's not about you, it's about them.
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And this isn't very emotionally mature of them because it can lead to a lot of emotional anguish for you.
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Three, the humiliator.
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Does your crush take jokes a little too far?
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To the point where people become visibly upset?
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Do they refuse to apologize or acknowledge and change their behaviors?
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And this is another red flag that you should keep your eye out for.
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If your crush humiliates other people to make themselves look better,
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they may have self-esteem or trust issues.
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And you could become a target for these issues in a relationship with them.
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Four, the bully.
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Is your crush rude to staff and strangers,
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belittles you or others, and isn't nice to your friends?
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While some people are attracted to the bad guy or girl archetype,
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crushing on someone who is mean or abusive to others will only cause you pain.
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Even if your crush is nice to you,
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their poor treatment of others is a major red flag,
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because everyone deserves to be treated with love and respect,
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and there is no guarantee that they won't ever treat you in the same way they treat others.
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Five, the cheater.
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Have multiple people, especially your crush's exes,
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told you your crush has cheated on people before?
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If so, So it might be a good idea to let the crush fizzle out.
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A study published in the academic journal,
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Archives of Sexual Behavior, found
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that a person who had cheated on a former partner sexually
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was three times more likely to cheat again in their next relationship than someone who had never cheated.
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Repeated cheating is a sign of commitment issues
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that your crush needs to work through before they can commit to a successful relationship.
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And you deserve someone who will respect you and remain faithful to your relationship terms.
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6. The user.
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Does your crush ask you or others for favors without giving anything in return?
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If they suspect you like them,
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they may ask you for more favors because they know you'll see it as an opportunity to get closer to them.
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However, while they always make promises in return,
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they never seem to make good on them.
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If you catch yourself falling over and over for people who use you,
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it might be a good idea to take a break from relationships.
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Therapy to help break free from these patterns can also be helpful.
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And seven, the isolator.
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Does your crush often ask you to ditch the plans you've made with other people
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and tries to turn you against your friends or family?
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If so, this is a huge red flag.
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Falling for an isolator could lead to a psychologically abusive relationship.
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So if you see signs that your crush is trying to control who you talk to and what you do,
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you should stop pursuing a relationship with them.
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While it can be hard to get over your feelings for someone, it's sometimes necessary.
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When your crush doesn't reciprocate your feelings,
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acts emotionally immature, or shows red flags that would make a relationship with them difficult or abusive,
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it's better to move on.
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Although crushing on someone can be fun,
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it shouldn't be disruptive to your own physical or mental health.
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Have you noticed these signs in your crush or someone you know?
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Do you think these red flags can be easily visible to someone who has a crush?
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Let us know in the comments below.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you'll practice listening and speaking skills by exploring a fascinating topic: the types of crushes you should avoid. As you engage with the content, you'll learn to identify key traits of negative relationships while enhancing your vocabulary and pronunciation. This lesson is perfect for those preparing for IELTS speaking practice or anyone looking to learn English with YouTube videos. By focusing on this engaging subject matter, you will develop your speaking abilities and refine your understanding of emotional intelligence in relationships.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Ghoster: Someone who suddenly cuts off all communication without explanation.
- Bragger: A person who boasts about themselves to gain attention or admiration.
- Humiliator: Someone who makes others feel embarrassed or ashamed for their own entertainment.
- Bully: A person who seeks to harm or intimidate others, often to boost their self-esteem.
- Cheater: Someone who is unfaithful in romantic relationships.
- Emotional maturity: The ability to understand and manage emotional responses in oneself and others.
- Red flag: A warning sign that indicates potential issues in a relationship.
- Self-esteem: A person's sense of their own value or worth.
Practice Tips
To make the most of your learning experience, use the shadowing technique with this video. Start by playing a segment of the video, and then pause shortly after each statement. Try to mimic the speaker's pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. This approach is especially useful due to the speaker's engaging and clear tone, which is beneficial for improving English pronunciation. Practice repeatedly until you can comfortably imitate the phrases and vocabulary. You can utilize a shadowing site to find platforms that provide additional materials or tools for your practice.
As you shadow, focus on the emotional cues in the speaker's voice, as learning to convey feelings is crucial for effective communication, especially in conversational contexts like discussing relationships. This will also prepare you for nuanced questions that may arise in the IELTS speaking exam. Good luck, and enjoy your practice!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who will · someone who is · person who had |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | they've just disappeared · they've decided · has cheated |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being liked · are attracted · be treated |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.