- [Narrator] Have you ever been called a simp?
What is a simp?
"Simp" is an internet slang term
that's often used to describe someone
who gives someone they like
a bit too much attention and sympathy
only in hopes that
they'll notice them or like them back.
This attention is often given to someone
who doesn't reciprocate the same feelings
for the simp.
Or in a fair amount
of cases online,
may not even know they exist.
So are you a simp?
How can you tell the difference
between simply crushing on someone
or full hardcore simp mode?
Well, here are a few subtle signs
that you are being a simp.
Number one, you're courteous or kind to them,
but only because
you a expect something in return.
What are your intentions
when being courteous
and kind to someone you like?
Are you well mannered
and kind to others in general?
Or are you going out of your way
to show your crush
you're sweet and courteous only because
you expect something in return from them?
If you're only being kind to your crush
simply to win them over,
it's likely you're simping.
Yes, people can be a bit kinder
to people they like more,
but it all comes down to intention.
Are you trying to only show off
how great, selfless, and sympathetic you are?
Not looking too good, my friend.
Not looking too good.
Number two, you often defend them online
only in hopes that they'll notice you.
Do you overly defend
or comment on someone's online posts
only in hopes that they'll notice you?
You see a small injustice take place
on social media towards someone,
but decide not to intervene
because you don't find them attractive.
But then you see something unfair happening
to that extremely attractive influencer
you just barely followed an hour ago
and have to immediately
comment in their defenses.
People often want to defend
and stick up for their friends, loved ones,
and even their favorite
influencers or YouTubers online.
The difference lies in your intentions.
Once again, are you defending them
in hopes that they'll notice your comment,
give you a heart or a thumbs up?
Number three, they don't like you back,
but you continue to simp.
A classic sign of simping.
Have you flirted with your crush,
hinted that you like them,
but they seem uninterested
or have made it clear
that they don't feel the same way?
You can still be friends,
but do you find yourself
trying a bit more to impress them,
defend them, be extra kind to them
all in hopes that their feelings may change?
Yeah, you are most likely simping.
Number four, constantly trying to impress them.
Are you constantly thinking of ways
to impress your crush?
As mentioned earlier,
if you're trying to impress someone
who has made it clear
that they're uninterested,
it's, well, simping behavior.
Simps are overly eager to amuse
and entertain their crush.
They wanna get their attention.
And one way is through showing off or bragging.
Many people want to impress
the people that they like,
but if it's the main focus of yours
and they've already made it clear
that they're not interested,
it's best to relax
and just be yourself.
Unfortunately for you, as a friend.
Number five, you're buying them things, doing favors,
even though you're not close friends or partners.
Okay, extreme simp mode.
That person who's made it clear
they just aren't into you romantically,
even though you're not particularly close,
or even friends for that matter,
you start buying them gifts
or going out of your way to do favors for them.
While the thought is sweet,
it's also a sign of a classic simp.
Remember, what's the intention here?
Out of the kindness of your heart
or to win over their heart?
See what I did there.
People do favors for each other, yeah.
But if you're going out of your way
to do huge favors for them
or buying them unnecessary gifts
that will leave you
in a major credit card debt,
it's likely you're a simp.
And number six, you put their needs
way above yours
only because you want them to like you back.
Do you say yes to every favor or request
from the person you like,
even if these favors
will require you to put their needs
way above yours?
It's nice to think of others
and help out when you can.
But if you're going out
of your way to help them
and often put their needs
before yours to impress them,
then you're probably simping.
This is a classic simping symptom.
It's best to get help early on
and talk to someone
about your symptoms
before they worsen,
but not your crush.
So are you a simp?
Let us know in the comments down below.
It's good to be kind to others, respectful,
and come to their defense
and if someone's being unfair to them.
It all comes back to intentions
when identifying a simp.
You can still be kind
and courteous to your crush,
but ask yourself this.
Are you only being kind to them
in hopes they praise you, like you?
Have they let you know
they don't feel the same way about you?
There is likely someone out there for you,
but it may not be the person you're simping for.
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