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The Stages Of Having An Obsession

The reality and result of thinking you're in love with someone you know nothing about

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The Stages Of Having An Obsession
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Whether it's your favorite member of a popular boyband or some guy you saw once on your way to class, everyone has that one guy they unrealistically plan to marry. I happen to have several, but that's alright statistically it has to work out with one of them right? Here are a few things that happen when you develop this obsession and what undoubtedly will happen if you actually meet.

1. The Discovery.

The games have begun. You heard their new single or you spotted them from across the street. Wedding bells are ringing and you're ready to pounce. Who is this newfound love of your life and what took them so long to appear?

2. The Stalking.

Now that the target has been identified, research must be compiled. You obviously have to know everything about someone if you're gonna spend the rest of your life with them. But when Google or Facebook can't tell you everything, you resort to going to every concert of theirs, watching every episode of everything they're in, and taking the same route to class everyday just in hopes of seeing them for a minute.

3. The Imagined Destiny.

Oh you've seen every one of their concerts and they pointed at you at each one? You see them everyday in the same place and one time they waved? You both like the color blue and Oreos are your favorite midnight snack? Must be fate right? No, that can't be right – but who are you to question God's plan?!

4. The Initial Awkward Encounter

You're walking to class minding your business just going on with your day and as normal as this is, he comes rolling by on his skateboard and you have no idea what to do. Should you wave? Smile? Say hi? But nope it's too late he's already chucked up the deuces and you just stared at him and said nothing. Well, congratulations that's awkward for all parties involved.

5. The First Meeting

Getting meet and greet tickets or a 30 minute lunch date is your time to shine. You have to get a haircut, plan out the conversation, and wear your nicest perfume and makeup for the big day. Just breathe and obviously you'll both fall in love immediately. Love at first sight exists right? Nope, not when you're 12 years old, have bangs and braces, and surprise are wearing his face on your shirt.

6. The Big Realization

You talk for 15 seconds to a minute and realize he actually sucks. He has zero personality and has been talking about nothing the entire time you've been sitting together. You can get past this right at least he's not rude. Oh no – he knows he's hot? Unacceptable. On to the next one.

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