A crush is a feeling that strikes like lightning, leaving you giddy and head over heels for someone. While some crushes are short-lived, others can last years. Crush can be intense and painful at times, but it also gives us that happy feeling that we all need in life.
A few years ago, I had a crush on my best friend. It took a long time for me to admit it, but once I did, everything changed. We went out more often, and we became closer friends. The most important thing that I learned from this experience was to be more open about my feelings. It’s okay to have a crush and to show it. It’s not only healthy, but it can also be a great way to make new friends.
Despite the fact that many of us have had crushes on people at one point in our lives, not everyone understands what it feels like to have a crush. It’s important to have a good understanding of what it means to have a crush, so you can recognize the signs when they happen. The first sign is that you start thinking about the person nonstop. You can’t wait to see them again, and you dream about spending time with them. You might even obsessively check their social media accounts.
This is the first stage of having a crush, and it’s usually short-lived. During this phase, you’re still in the early stages of infatuation and are mostly excited to be around your crush. However, you might also feel a little nervous, which is normal. This is because when you have a crush, your brain triggers the fight-or-flight response, which causes your heart rate and breathing to speed up. It’s also why you might blush or feel a little anxious when you see your crush.
Once you’ve gotten past the stage of infatuation, you’ll start to become hard-core obsessed. You might be willing to endure a lot of awkward situations just to spend time with your crush. You might even be willing to risk your own relationship with your current partner for the sake of your crush.
In our research, we asked participants to report the positive and negative outcomes of having a crush. The code that emerged most frequently for negative outcomes was moral concerns that the crush might represent some form of betrayal or unfaithfulness with their primary partner. Other negative outcomes included embarrassment and irritation.
For most people, the best way to deal with a crush is to be honest about your feelings. It’s okay to tell your crush that you’re attracted to them, but be careful not to overdo it. You don’t want to push your crush away or make them jealous.
For teens, having a crush can be a monumental moment in their lives. But, as the movie Crush illustrates, it’s important to know how to handle these feelings. Families can discuss how the film portrays teen romance and compare it to other movies and TV shows that have tackled same-sex teen relationships, such as Love, Simon and Sex Education.