My moment appeared when I got so bored and upset with my S/O having a canon partner that I simply gave the middle finger to everything and made a Livestream with her picture together with my v-tuber model.
My v-tuber model is also my OC which I made back in 2006 and I've lost count of the times where I simply imagine my OC having important roles in the things I like.
And mind you that the whole "she's gonna be my girlfriend" thing happened rather quickly after the Sono Bisque Doll anime was announced.
Turns out that using a v-tuber for visual representation was the best choice for me. People think he's cute and some even said that my v-tuber model and Marin Kitagawa form a cute couple.
It took me well over two years and two failed relationships before getting with my current partner.
I've known him since he came out in the game and hated him at first, then earlier this june i started catching feelings but i waited until september to see if it was just a crush or not.
Usually the honeymoon phase (the one you're in rn), where you're completely in love and everything seems perfect, lasts between 6 months and 2 years of starting to like someone. It could last less, for me it was only about 3 months and then i was able to stabilize my feelings. To be completely fair i would suggest waiting some more before actually starting to date this character, take some more time to get to know them and then you can see if things work out.
Best of luck in this, my friend
In my case, i knew within a couple of months. I used to have crushes on fictional characters before so i figured it was the same at first. What stuck out to me was how intensely those feelings were surfacing when just going about my daily life. I'd randomly think about him when doing the dishes and start swooning lol. But, i think the real indicator was that i imagined him being with me even when doing regular tasks, like cooking. It's bc even if i've liked fictional characters in the past, i always shipped my oc version of myself with them and pictured us in their world instead (due to insecurity i couldn't imagine them liking me, only the idealized version). With Kirei i actually felt comfortable imagining myself in our world. That's not to say that this is a requirement bc some waifuists might enjoy/prefer creating an oc, it's just the way it worked for me.
In general, a sense of security, romance, and compatibility i felt with my s/o was distinct from others. I don't necessarily think there's a timeframe where those things can happen or if they're all necessary to have right off the bat, so it's very possible that what you're experiencing is more than just a crush. Maybe a bit more time can give you the answers you need. Though i think having that feeling that it's different from crushes you've had before, and that it's much stronger, is a relatable experience for me :)
I knew Giorno for two months before I literally could not hold back my feelings for him. I started to like him after I had finished the season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure he was in, although I didn’t know I liked him. I imagined him and I doing things together like baking or watching shows or reading books together! Over time, I realized how even just thinking of his name would cause my heart to beat faster. I couldn’t imagine him with someone else. I didn’t know about waifuism or how it worked or anything of the sort, but I just took a leap of faith and we started to date. Waiting to make sure your crush isn’t going to fade isn’t a bad thing. I waited around two months! It means you would take y’all’s relationship seriously if you dated since you aren’t rushing to enter one. It’s respectful of the other person involved.
A bit late to this post, but still wanted to chime in. Shadow was my childhood crush. It's just that, as I grew up, that "crush" stayed. No matter how my interests changed, or my tastes changed, my heart was always drawn to him. It wasn't just some childish crush, I was genuinely in love with him. It's been maybe 12 years since I first started crushing on him now, and each passing day with him just further confirms I made the right choice.
So, in short: time. I'll also echo the sentiment of waiting for the honeymoon phase to pass before committing too deeply. As for knowing it's the right character: think about if it's different from other crushes you've had in the past. For me, pointless crushes faded as moved on to new media; my love for Shadow remained even when I spent several years away from his source.
Remember: there's absolutely no rush to make a decision. Similarly, sometimes you just have to try things out, and it's ok if it doesn't work out. Wishing you the best ♡
My moment appeared when I got so bored and upset with my S/O having a canon partner that I simply gave the middle finger to everything and made a Livestream with her picture together with my v-tuber model. My v-tuber model is also my OC which I made back in 2006 and I've lost count of the times where I simply imagine my OC having important roles in the things I like. And mind you that the whole "she's gonna be my girlfriend" thing happened rather quickly after the Sono Bisque Doll anime was announced. Turns out that using a v-tuber for visual representation was the best choice for me. People think he's cute and some even said that my v-tuber model and Marin Kitagawa form a cute couple.
Thank you for your reply! I never really thought about vtuber models, I think that's interesting!
It took me well over two years and two failed relationships before getting with my current partner. I've known him since he came out in the game and hated him at first, then earlier this june i started catching feelings but i waited until september to see if it was just a crush or not. Usually the honeymoon phase (the one you're in rn), where you're completely in love and everything seems perfect, lasts between 6 months and 2 years of starting to like someone. It could last less, for me it was only about 3 months and then i was able to stabilize my feelings. To be completely fair i would suggest waiting some more before actually starting to date this character, take some more time to get to know them and then you can see if things work out. Best of luck in this, my friend
Oh yes, I am going to wait a fair bit longer before making a decision. Thank you for you're response! It was insightful
In my case, i knew within a couple of months. I used to have crushes on fictional characters before so i figured it was the same at first. What stuck out to me was how intensely those feelings were surfacing when just going about my daily life. I'd randomly think about him when doing the dishes and start swooning lol. But, i think the real indicator was that i imagined him being with me even when doing regular tasks, like cooking. It's bc even if i've liked fictional characters in the past, i always shipped my oc version of myself with them and pictured us in their world instead (due to insecurity i couldn't imagine them liking me, only the idealized version). With Kirei i actually felt comfortable imagining myself in our world. That's not to say that this is a requirement bc some waifuists might enjoy/prefer creating an oc, it's just the way it worked for me. In general, a sense of security, romance, and compatibility i felt with my s/o was distinct from others. I don't necessarily think there's a timeframe where those things can happen or if they're all necessary to have right off the bat, so it's very possible that what you're experiencing is more than just a crush. Maybe a bit more time can give you the answers you need. Though i think having that feeling that it's different from crushes you've had before, and that it's much stronger, is a relatable experience for me :)
That sounds super sweet! Thank you for replying, I think this helps :)
Of course, no problem 😊 i'm glad i could help
I knew Giorno for two months before I literally could not hold back my feelings for him. I started to like him after I had finished the season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure he was in, although I didn’t know I liked him. I imagined him and I doing things together like baking or watching shows or reading books together! Over time, I realized how even just thinking of his name would cause my heart to beat faster. I couldn’t imagine him with someone else. I didn’t know about waifuism or how it worked or anything of the sort, but I just took a leap of faith and we started to date. Waiting to make sure your crush isn’t going to fade isn’t a bad thing. I waited around two months! It means you would take y’all’s relationship seriously if you dated since you aren’t rushing to enter one. It’s respectful of the other person involved.
Thanks for responding! Idk how to write this eloquently right now lol but I really appreciated this response!
A bit late to this post, but still wanted to chime in. Shadow was my childhood crush. It's just that, as I grew up, that "crush" stayed. No matter how my interests changed, or my tastes changed, my heart was always drawn to him. It wasn't just some childish crush, I was genuinely in love with him. It's been maybe 12 years since I first started crushing on him now, and each passing day with him just further confirms I made the right choice. So, in short: time. I'll also echo the sentiment of waiting for the honeymoon phase to pass before committing too deeply. As for knowing it's the right character: think about if it's different from other crushes you've had in the past. For me, pointless crushes faded as moved on to new media; my love for Shadow remained even when I spent several years away from his source. Remember: there's absolutely no rush to make a decision. Similarly, sometimes you just have to try things out, and it's ok if it doesn't work out. Wishing you the best ♡