I think it's the same thing but you don't wanna bang lol. I had a friend that was originally an unrequited crush but I think that became platonic love. Seeing him still made my day, I felt happier with him around, I payed more attention to him than anyone else, but my heart didn't skip a beat when he smiled anymore, and I didn't want to date.

I originally thought I had just resigned myself since he was taken, but I don't think that's it. It's hard to articulate but I think it has to do think deeply caring about the person's wellbeing and letting your guard down around them, but not wanting to build a life with them. Like, I haven't seen him in years, but I don't deeply miss him. If we met again we'd probably pick up where we left off