Do you ever get that nervous feeling whenever you are near a person you have a crush on? Or are you the type of person that will do whatever it takes to avoid this person? No matter how hard it is to try to keep your distance, almost every thought in your mind is intercepted with images of this person, and even the slightest of glances will make the world around them seem as if it were in slow motion.
There are times when a crush can potentially lead to a significant other or another story of the one who got away. The idea of being able to attain love is an emotional experience, that one should be brave and take part. However, it is also quite terrifying not in the sense that one could potentially get his or her heart broken, but more so the idea of giving bits of yourself to another person with the possibility of never having those pieces returned. That once a connection is made with a person, a piece of yourself is taken with them when they walk away. But in order for them to remain at your side, you must choose for them to stay and put effort into to maintaining that special connection.
For your entertainment, here are the stages of having a crush as told by an adorably humorous series called Adventure Time.
1. Love at first sight.
You get nervous every time you see them. You may even try to go to the extent to avoid them, but you just happen to be in the same class as them. Eye contact is inevitable, so try not freak out! 2. Contemplating greeting your crush.
3. Indecision of being able to make that first move.
Sometimes you are going to have to be the bigger one in taking that first step toward being on speaking terms. Maybe your crush doesn't clearly see that you are in distress trying to figure out how to simply greet them.
4. Over the days that you stress about the outcome of what may or may not occur, it will cause your thoughts of this person to accumulate.
This constant stirring in your mind of what could be may heighten the aspects you find attractive about this person. It could be very sudden, but then every single detail about this person is extremely close to perfect.
5. First attempt at speaking to him or her is a fail.
Okay, so it didn't go so well in your first attempt to talk to your crush. Do not throw that towel in right away! There are always more chances for you to take.
6. When your crush finally recognizes you.![]()
7. Stalking or showing up at the right place at the right time.
Just keep in mind whether or not you are taking it too far. Know when enough is enough. When one doesn't work out, that doesn't mean you can keep pestering on. Move on and keep wandering. There are other people you can develop feelings for.
8. Gathering up the courage to have an actual conversation.
9. Forgetting about a crush at all and enjoying having this newly found bond of friendship.
10. The development of a deeper connection or realization that this person will only be a friend.
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The more you spend time with this person, the more you begin to grow to have much deeper feelings that might even take you by surprise. Other times, you might see this person under a different light and maybe it wasn't exactly love.
11. Actualization in oneself.
In your mind, you may have made this person into someone they're not, which isn't really fair to him or her. Spending time with your crush will reveal his or her true colors, but maybe even your true feelings.
12. Accepting your feelings.
If this person turns out to be someone you truly care about, it is normal to feel overwhelmed with this mixture of emotions. Be careful in letting it all spill out though.
Having a crush on someone is a thrilling experience and can be stressful at times. When you realize it, just let it be and try not to overthink it too much. Be honest with not only yourself but with this person that could potentially be your best friend, significant other, or just another chapter in your story that is necessary for your life experience.
