Everyone always talks about how wonderful having a crush is; the butterflies when you see them, the excitement whenever you hear their name, the cute little sparks you feel when their hand accidentally brushes yours.

But no one ever talks about how much having a crush sucks... Until now.

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1. You can't tell if they're just being nice or if they're flirting.

Your crush: I like your hair!

You: Yeah, but like... like-like?

2. Their name is the only word in your vocabulary.

You: So did I tell you about the super cute thing that ____ did today?

Your friend: *exaggerated eye roll and groan*

3. The way your friends freak out every time you're together.

You: *passes your crush in the hallway*

Your friend: Oh my god, you two are sooooo cute together!

4. You realize you can't flirt for sh*t.

Your crush: I'm totally craving Taco Bell today.

You: Taco Bell gives me diarrhea. *internal screaming*

5. When they compliment/touch you, you can't focus on anything else.

Your crush: *brushes your hand by accident*

You: I am never washing my hand again.

6. You constantly compare them to your past significant other.

You: Oh my god, they said that thing that sounds like what ____ used to say. *panics*

7. You feel insecure about everything you do.

You: *sitting next to them* Am I breathing too loud? Like, can they hear me breathing right now? Do I smell bad? Did I put on deodorant this morning?

8. You change your routine.

You: well, I saw them walk down this hallway once like 6 months ago, so I'll go this way. Who cares if I'm late to class?

9. Stalking their social media is a dangerous minefield.

You: *realizes you've made it back to 2011* Don't. Like. Anything. Don't. Do. It.

10. When you unexpectedly run into them and look like actual garbage.

You: *wearing sweatpants and a stained shirt from 4 years ago, you haven't showered* *sees them* *literally hides in the nearest available place*

Now that we can agree on all the reasons that having a crush is the worst, it's time to put your awkward self out there. Because there's always a chance that they will feel the same way about you.