Crushes are a fascinating and often confusing experience to go through. Many young adults, especially adolescents, feel that having a crush on someone is one of the most exciting and rewarding emotional experiences. Despite this, crushes can be an exhilarating yet intimidating experience, which can be uncomfortable, exciting, and inspiring all at once. Often, crushes can come both suddenly or develop over time. It’s the combination of small things that make up a crush, such as stealing glances in the hallways or even the person’s mannerisms that can pique our interest and draw us closer to the person. Crushes are the perfect combination of mystery, admiration, and infatuation, and sometimes they can even lead to much more. Crushes are special because they signify a critical moment in our love lives that can teach us a lot about ourselves and the kind of relationships we want in the future. They are a very important part of our growing up and learning about ourselves and how to navigate relationships. They can be a sign of where we are in our lives, where we want to go, and who we want to be. Crushing on someone is a vulnerable experience, so it's important to be kind to ourselves and remember to practice self-care during this exciting time.