“We’ve got the word “schadenfreude” to describe “happiness at the misfortune of others,” but is there a word to capture the elation mixed with disappointment that strikes when the band you’ve been championing for years finally makes it big? You’re really happy for their success, but there’s a part of you that realizes your love for them will never be the same again. They’re no longer your little secret; the crush you’ve been nursing for years is now everyone’s Tiger Beat pinup.”
