Grammar fix
develop feelings for someone
begin romantic feelings
To gradually begin to have romantic feelings for someone.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
After working together for several months, she developed feelings for him.
My parents actually met at work. My mum says she developed feelings for my dad really slowly, after about a year of sitting next to him.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He developed feelings with his colleague.
Say: He developed feelings for his colleague.
Use 'for' before the person who causes the romantic feelings.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Start to love someone romantically
How strongEmerging feelingsLove
develop feelings for someoneYou're here · Begin feeling romantically attached, without necessarily being in love.
catch feelings for someoneVery informal: develop romantic feelings, sometimes unexpectedly or inconveniently.fall forBegin feeling strong romantic attraction or love.