Crushes sneak up on us. They start with something small—maybe the way someone laughs, or how they say your name like it matters. It’s never loud at first. It’s just a passing thought, a second glance. But then, without warning, they’re on your mind all the time. You catch yourself smiling at nothing, playing out conversations in your head, feeling your heart race when you see them, even if nothing’s really happened yet.
It’s a quiet kind of chaos—sweet, confusing, exciting. And strangely, even though it feels so personal, almost like a secret, crushes are one of the most universal things in the world. Everyone’s felt it. That little spark. That flutter. That “what if?”
What’s happening underneath it all is both ordinary and extraordinary. Your brain’s lighting up—dopamine giving you a boost every time you think of them, making even the smallest interaction feel electric. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey, this person makes life a little more interesting.”
But it’s not always about the person themselves. A lot of times, it’s about what they represent. Maybe they’re funny in a way that makes you feel light again. Or calm in a world that feels loud. Or maybe they just notice you—and in that noticing, you feel seen in a way you didn’t even realize you needed.
Crushes are rarely rational. They aren’t about logic or compatibility or long-term plans. They’re about feelings, energy, presence. About being pulled toward someone without really knowing why, and letting that feeling exist just because it does. And that’s the beautiful part. You don’t have to explain it. You just get to feel it.
Even if it goes nowhere—even if they never know, or nothing ever comes of it—that feeling is still yours. A little reminder that your heart is still awake. That even in the middle of an ordinary week, something—or someone—can make the world feel a little softer, a little more colorful.
So if you're crushing right now, let it happen. Let yourself feel the joy in it, the silliness, the hope. Don’t worry too much about what it means or where it’s going. Sometimes, the simple act of caring—even quietly—is enough to remind you how alive you really are.
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