Crushes are the universal human experience. They unite us, in suffering and emotion.
But while they are universal, they are not eternal. They change with us, over time.
Sure, there are some ways crushes stay the same, but there are lots of things that have changed. Because we’re sort of grown up now.
And we’ve got our sh*t together*
*No, we don’t. Please send help.
Here’s how having a crush when in your twenties is TOTALLY different to having a crush as a kid.
As a kid: Passing a note with ‘do you like me? Yes/no’.
In your twenties: Questioning and over-analysing literally every interaction for ANY indication of what they’re thinking.
As a kid: Getting your friend to ask your crush out for you. Smooth.
In your twenties: Figuring stuff out on your own, like a functional adult. Or asking your mates… Read the full story