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Wait, you proposed to your crush? Proposed as in marriage proposal and crush as in romantic feelings for someone seemingly unattainable? You also asked her friend to ask for you via Instagram?

I know we come from very different cultures and I have no intention of judging you, but can you perhaps give me a clue as to how this would work? I'm intrigued, to say the least.

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I'm from India too (but at-least a generation older than this kid) and to clarify:

proposed = asking for a date or if he's too forward / self-centered then asking her to "be my girlfriend"

crush = a girl I like but haven't told that to her or shown it in public

And yes for kids in school it's quite common to initiate conversations through mutual friends because otherwise gossip spreads too quick and can sometimes be damaging (both emotionally and socially).

Uh okay, I totally misunderstood then, sorry to all :) Also thank you for the explanation!

I’m guessing proposed to go on a date

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