A crush is more than just the boy from chemistry class or the girl who lives next door, it’s that one person who takes over your whole world. Their presence makes your palms sweaty and your stomach tingle. Whether you’re imagining what they will wear to the prom or how they will react to your latest joke, having a crush feels like being a teenager again.
It’s an overwhelming feeling that can cause you to do and say things that you wouldn’t normally do. You’re so focused on your crush that it consumes you and every time you hear their name or see them around the office you can’t help but blush. Having a crush can even make you feel more confident than usual and it can give you a boost in your self-esteem. It’s not surprising that it’s one of the most common feelings people experience in high school, college or even adulthood.
Crush is a romantic comedy that stars Rowan Blanchard as Paige, an aspiring artist who develops a crush on a fellow classmate. Her crush inspires her to join the track team and their friendship blossoms into something unexpected. Despite its familiar settings and rom-com tropes, Crush is refreshingly contemporary, and it succeeds in giving queer kids a mainstream love story with a happy ending.
The film’s biggest strength is its talented cast. Blanchard and Coyne are charming together as Paige and AJ, while Megan Mullally adds fun comic moments to her performance as Paige’s over-sharing mom. Sammi Cohen’s direction is also strong and the script delivers a satisfying conclusion.
Our study showed that the majority of participants reported that a positive outcome of crushing was a sense of excitement or anticipation. The most common negative outcome cited by both men and women was a moral concern that the crush relationship represented some type of betrayal or unfaithfulness to their primary relationships.
The best way to deal with a crush is to approach the person and let them know you’re interested. Flirt and see how they respond, and if they seem receptive then you can be more direct about your feelings. However, it’s important to consider your current partnerships, if any, before you act on your crush because doing so can potentially be a big step towards a full-blown relationship. If that’s not an option, then try to find closure, even if it’s just through a private DM or in-person conversation. Ultimately, clarity can be the most healing thing for anyone in a crush or situationship.