How does it feel to have a crush?

In this article, you will learn 20 mind-blowing facts about crushes. Before jumping right into it, let me quickly ask you: do you remember when you had a crush on someone? Well, you are not alone. That feeling is normal if you do not go overboard on it. I remember when I had a big crush on someone during elementary school. Surprisingly, it started in Grade 2 until I reached 16. Wow! I can’t believe it! Hahaha! Some say a crush lasts only two to four months, more than it is already love. I respect that belief, but it only happens to some. The time that I saw him dating someone in a bakeshop, the feeling was gone!

What is a crush?

A crush is a strange feeling because it combines copacetic and distressing emotions. What do we mean by that? It was satisfying because my heart leaped whenever I saw him or heard his voice. However, it was dissatisfying if I did not see him for a day or two. With these short stories about the crush, are there any psychological facts behind them? Yes, there are. As for trivia, limerence is the technical term for the word crush.

20 Mind-blowing Facts About Crushes

Below are some of the research-related 20 mind-blowing facts about crushes;

When you’re fascinated with someone, your brain is wired to see them in a positive light. It is so true. Sometimes, even if that person has a lot of pimples, or whatever their looks are, we do not care so long as we like the person, right?
You stand straighter when you are around your crush. It happens because you want to appear taller and look good to the person you are interested in.
Some people said that crushes last about four months. After that, it’s love! As for this, it varies from person to person.
Sometimes, this feeling lasts for so long at a very young age because a person is not exposed to other good-looking girls or boys, so they confuse this feeling with love.
95% of people believe that their lover or crush is above average in intelligence, looks, sense of humor, and warmth because of the feeling of admiration.

Would you like to get to know each other better? Say that person’s name twice in a conversation. It does not work alone with limerence; it also helps create an instant connection to someone we have met.
When talking to crushes, men tend to lower their voices.
Mimicry is a sign of attraction -mimic their actions and gestures, and you’ll bring them closer. Try to observe kids and notice that if they like you, they mimic your actions. It is an involuntary response our body creates to show that we feel comfortable with someone.
If you like your crush, you are probably focusing on their looks. But if you are in love, you should focus on their personality. Remember that looks do not last forever, but a person with a good personality and heart is everything.
The funny thing you feel in your stomach when you see your crush is an adrenaline-stress response.
Pretending not to miss your crush will trick you into missing that person even more. If you want to take your mind away from that person because it is already disturbing you, then divert your attention to something that you will grow or improve in the future: studying, doing your hobbies, etc.
If you develop a crush quickly, you will likely have many relationship problems.
When a girl likes you, she frequently brushes or plays with her hair while speaking to you. That is automatic!

Have a crush? Then, hold your tongue wisely because it is hard to lie to them. 😉
When two people in love look at each other face to face, their heartbeats synchronize. For synchronization, it takes three minutes of eye-to-eye interaction.
You have probably had an imaginary conversation with your crush at least once.
Having a conversation with your crush improves your mental strength.
When a guy likes a girl, he will look her in the eye. When a girl likes a guy, she will look away.
You are more likely to be attracted to someone you do not have a chance to.
According to some studies, if you are always the first person to message or call someone, there is a 90% chance that the other person is uninterested.

How about you? What are your crush stories? Feel free to share them by commenting below. You can also check out the psychological fun facts about men in our article on this website or our YouTube channel for more fun facts! Do take care of your heart!