It becomes more and more evident this week that Ruby may be developing a crush on Miles. She is very willing to give Miles some extra help organising the breast cancer carnival, and she is delighted when she discovers they share a passion for old movies and suggests they watch one together. She always has a constant smile on her face whenever she is near him. But is this a sincere crush, or are all of Ruby’s actions just being misinterpreted?
Jai and Annie approach Ruby about the topic and straight out asked her if she has a crush on Miles, she instantly denys any idea of it. She claims to just like being around Miles as a friend, nothing more. Jai and Annie aren’t too sure if they believe her or not, though. Is it their place to step in? As a friend, you certainly should always watch out for each other.
After thinking about it some more, Annie and Jai wonder if they themselves had something to do with the whole situation. They realise that Ruby may be feeling left out lately when the three of them are together. Could this be her reasoning for turning to Miles? Of course the subject of her affection is completely oblivious to her attention.
Most "authority figure" crushes are harmless...so long as they remain crushes. There's no harm in thinking that your teacher is cute, hot, fun, charming, whatever. In fact, seeing something that you admire in an older mentor can be pretty valuable and help you figure out what you want in a real-life, legal relationship. Lots of people feel this way at some point in time but recognise it as just a passing infactuation.
Have you ever had a crush on a teacher before? Do you think it’s ever appropriate or is it always wrong? Do you think that Ruby is starting to have feelings for Miles and if so, is there a reason why?
We want to hear from you! Send us an email at homeandaway@seven.com.au and put “School Girl Crush” in the subject line and let us know how you feel about the whole topic.
Olivia: Hi, I think that Rubys crush has gone way to far, pretending she did all that stuff to Mr Bartletts motorbike so she could spend time with Miles was a majorly bad step. Now Annie has the wrong idea.
Kat: i dont think there is anything wrong with ruby having a crush on miles. My mate had a crush on my mum for ages but realised it was it wasnt anything. i thought my french teacher was fit but i wasnt like right im going to go with him. i dont think ruby would either with miles.
Gillian: Hi, i think that it ia ok to have a chrush on someone older than you i have a crush on Zac Efron and i cant do anything about it so it ok to have a crush on someone but it needs to stay that whay because if it anything happend between miles and ruby it would be wrong because miles is with kirsty and ruby is a teen home and away is great it is the best and i cant what to see what happens in the next episode with miles and ruby.
Breanaa: I think that it is fine.
I have a major crush on my english teacher. I even wrote a book on him. It is fine as long as it doesn't become anything more. we are friends and that is all it will ever be.
Kassi: I think its pretty natural for a school girl to have a crush on her teacher as long as it doesn't reach stalking potential. Is it just me, or does this storyline seem a bit too similar to the one involving Rachel and her teacher Mr Henderson (Angus) on Neighbours?
Maria: i think its a bad idea for ruby to have a crush on miles because it is just copying neighbours. but miles is a nice guy and is very nice so it is understandable for her to like him. p.s Home and away rox.
Jacob: I don't think ruby should have a crush on miles she should find someone else of her age and anyway miles is with kirsty and they are starting to be happy so i think she should find someone else.
Naima: heya, its natural to have crushes on teachers there is heaps of hot teachers at my school lol but as long as it dosen't get out of control its kool to have crushes!
Melissa: I love this idea for a storyline, they're both great characters and this kinda thing is sooo common! I've finished school now, but I've had many teacher crushes, extremely awkward, but nevertheless they existed and there's nothing you can do to stop them, you can't help who you love, that's kinda the bittersweetness of it all. My most 'recent' one started a while ago, I started thinking about my teacher more than I should've and that totally freaked me out, but I couldn't make myself stop no matter what I did, then I started thinking of that teacher as boyfriend material, which made things even worse for me, but i couldn't help it, he had all the attributes of my 'perfect guy' except of course that he was my teacher. I was in denial for ages, I wouldn't let myself believe what was happening, just that he was a really great teacher whom i got along better with than i had pretty much any other guy (another reason i liked him), but then i did something i still regret doing (unintentional flirting) which just made things worse for me, he didn't seem to notice really. But then i finished the course he was teaching me, but couldn't forget about him because as teachers do, they help you grow, develop and change, and he did all that and much more for me without even realising it, and i let him know how important he was, without realising how inappropriate it was for him, being a teacher and all, but after much heartbreak i know its an experience i can look back on, which is the main point, you can be grossed out by it, find it completely inappropriate or whatever, but its just another part of life that we needa go through. It's risky and can get very messy, but just remember your boundaries and it'll be ok. A great book about this kinda thing is 'Love Lessons' by Jacqueline Wilson, there's another one by David Belbin too, they're interesting, very 'in your face' but ultimately a good read that leaves you thinking!
Elysia: heya! I think that as long as the crush stays as a crush its perfectly harmless, but it can be quite difficult if things got further, as it is against the law, and would be difficult in class, lol.
Becka: i think it's okay to have a crush on a teacher.
as long as it stays a 'crush'
it's not inappropriate until it becomes a relationship.
Sam C: We all have crushes on older people at some point in our lives. It could be a celebrity or an older siblings friends... or even a cute teacher... and there is nothing wrong with that. As long as you stay grounded in the fact that it is just that.. a crush, and that nothing can or should happen. I believe the teachers job to be someone you look up too and who is kind and supportive, and sometimes its hard to realise that they are just being a good teacher and nothing more. Teachers are there to help you learn, not just academically but in life too... let them help you, and look forward to someone special who's not your teacher.
Jodie: I don't think Ruby should have a crush on Miles as it will make things a tad weird. I think she should be happy being free. Miles has enough trouble and Ruby is such a good sweet character that seeing her getting hurt like that would be inappropraite and gross.
Sam R: I think it's okay because you can't choose who you love its just something that comes across.. i've had a crush on my teacher before and its unfair ... especially when they're P.E teacher cos they're really cute. But i think it would be a good story line as it will show people it never works, it is illegal to do so.
