Temporary Ring

There is a man... My friends nearly demand that I declare my crush on him...a facing up, if you will.. A crush just feels like, you know, temporary..once my possibly wanting gets into the mix ..which I do not believe I do..our communication could radically change.. I want to always be able to text him and get a return text within minutes.. I want the consistant reinforcement of my doing well on stage..I like that he tells me why he likes talking to me..I like being able to pick up the phone and get keen advice and observations.. Now wouldn't declaring a crush..something I may not even have..change all that?