Trials and Tribulations of Adolescent Dating
"That's why they call them crushes. If they were easy, they'd call them something else."
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Crushes
"You both like basketball, listen to the same music, and eat strawberry ice cream with chocolate chips. How could anyone else have so much in common? He has the coolest hair, and he is so funny, but every time you see him, you feel shy and embarrassed. You don't even know her, but you feel nervous whenever you see her. Your face feels hot and your cheeks get red. If a girl or boy is making you feel this way, you might be wondering, 'What is going on?' Well, it sounds like you have a crush..."
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Tweens
Do you pass notes to your friends in class about that special boy or girl? Do you whisper quietly as they pass in the hallway? Do you giggle when you catch them looking at you from across the classroom? If so, you probably have a crush. At this point in your life, the opposite sex loose their cooties and they start to look a little more appealing to you. Liking someone at this age is fun, especially because you aren't tied down and you don't have rules. Blushing, also another key sign that you're interested in someone, can be embarrassing, but don't worry- That's what having a tween crush is all about!
Teens
High School...The mall...Work...Sporting events -All places you, as a teen, can fnd a potential crush. At this age, crushes can turn into more serious relationships. You may find yourself experiencing more intense feelings, as well as taking more personal risks. Physically, you may find yourself feeling more curious about what the other sex has to offer. You might also start to experience peer pressure from your friends, however, you have the right to make your own decisions about your phsyical activity. If you are feeling pressure and want more information check out these cool sites! Sexcanwait.com or Plannedparenthood.com
Emerging Adults
You have surpassed puppy love, gone through that stage where silly teasing means someone likes you and the way you crush has progressed, moving you into a point in your life where romance becomes more important and you take it much more seriously. By now, you are looking forward into the future, and how the person you have a crush on can affect it. Do you want to stay with this person? Will college affect the way I feel about my crush? What if we break up? Finding your way in life and going through all of the crushing stages will finally start to make sense at this age.
Felisha Gillies
Created for FCS 215: Adolescent Development
Last Updated: April 2005