Having a crush on someone is even tougher than being in a relationship at times, because, well, one person doesn't know how the other person feels—and they don't know what they should do!
Some people are super bold when it comes to matters of the heart and are more than willing to just lay it all out on the table when they have a crush. Even if they end up with their heart crushed, at least they gave it a shot. Others, understandably, are a lot more cautious—they're nervous about the response they'll get if they come forth with their true feelings.
It can be even tougher if a person already has some sort of relationship with the person they're crushing on. Perhaps it's someone they work with or someone that they've been friends with for a long time, and all of a sudden they just end up seeing them in a different light. It can be a super sticky situation, where one doesn't want to risk the solid relationship they already have for something that could end in disaster.
So, it's not surprising that many people don't want to admit when they have a crush—even to themselves! However, if several of these signs seem really familiar, it may be time to face those feelings and 'fess up.
20 We Find Ourselves Daydreaming About Our Crush
Okay, plenty of television shows and movies have included cheesy scenes where one person is daydreaming about their crush, and it seems a little over the top. However, the reasons all those scenes are included is because, well, people actually do that!
If you're totally crushing on someone, chances are you've had a few daydreams where they're the star.
Perhaps you've daydreamed about them responding in a positive way when you confess your feelings, or perhaps it's one step further and you've already thought through your first five dates. Either way, they've probably been the star of your daydreams from time to time.
19 We're Super Excited To See Texts From Our Crush
Okay, who on earth doesn't love to get a text from someone you're crushing on? It's the absolute best feeling in the world. In this day and age, so many of us have our smartphones glued to our hands basically 24/7. But, if you find yourself particularly obsessed with whether or not you're getting any texts, and you almost immediately check to see who a text message is from (because you're hoping it's from one person in particular), that's a pretty strong sign that you've got a major crush going on. After all, why else would you be disappointed that a text is just from your bestie?
18 We Bring Our A-Game When We Know They'll Be Around
Everyone has a different style, and you definitely need to find what works for you and what you feel most confident in. Some people live in t-shirts and jeans, while others are more comfortable when they're a little glam.
However, one thing is universal—if you know you'll be in a situation where your crush is around, you're going to bring your A-game.
Perhaps this means wearing the pair of jeans that fit you just right and hug all your curves, or maybe it means rocking the dress that makes you feel like you're channeling your inner supermodel. Regardless, if you spend way too much time in your closet before an event, it could be because you're worried about one particular guest.
17 We Do A Deep Dive Into Their Online Profiles
Honestly, we're not sure what people did when they had a crush before social media! Sure, you might run into your crush somewhere in town, and you could try to get some intel from friends or mutual acquaintances, but there just weren't many options. Nowadays, you can easily look up your crush on a variety of social media platforms and see what they're all about, from their interests to their hobbies to their general personality. It's normal to check out someone's online profiles, but if you find yourself down a rabbit hole looking at IG shots from four years ago, that's a sign that you may just have a crush.
16 We Overthink And Overanalyze Every Interaction
There are some people who can just leave an interaction and never give it a second thought, and others who overthink just about everything they do and say.
Even if you tend to fall in the former camp, chances are, when you have a crush, you'll begin overthinking things way more than you normally do in your interactions.
If you find yourself wondering what a particular phrase somebody said meant, or what their tone was like, or even what their body language indicated, chances are, you're dealing with a crush. Otherwise, why on earth would you care so much about it?
15 Random Things Remind Us Of Them
Many people say that you really know you're in love when random things you see remind you of the person you've fallen for—and that applies to crushes as well! If you're having a coffee and a song that comes on in the cafe makes you think of someone, or you spot something while you're out shopping that you feel a particular person would really love, there's a good chance you might be crushing on someone. Sure, you naturally think of friends and family on a regular basis, and sometimes things will remind you of them, but when you're dealing with a crush, it happens more and more frequently.
14 We'll Jump Through Hoops To Spend Time With Them
It's a simple fact of life—you make time for the things that matter to you. Sure, sometimes you may have a particularly busy week where unexpected things come up, but in general, if something is important to you, you'll find a way to fit it into your schedule.
That's precisely why you'll know you have a crush on someone if you find yourself jumping through hoops to spend time with them.
Perhaps you feel like it's not a waste of time to spend an hour driving to meet them, or you find yourself moving an appointment because that's the only time your crush can meet for a coffee. For anyone else, it would seem like a huge hassle; to accommodate your crush, it's a no-brainer.
13 We Find Ourselves Bringing Them Up All The Time
If there's something that's always on your mind, chances are, it'll come up in conversation quite a bit, whether you intend for it to or not. If you're preoccupied about a work issue, for example, you'll probably discuss it with your friend when you see her, even if she knows nothing about your industry. Likewise, if you've got a special someone on your mind, even if you're not willing to acknowledge you have a crush on them, you may find yourself bringing them up in conversation time and time again. It could be to your friend, it could be to the person bagging your groceries, anyone.
12 We Re-Read Old Texts Over And Over Again
Text messages are generally a quick form of communication. You quickly type out what you need to say or ask, send it to the recipient, and wait for a response. Quick and simple, right?
Most people don't go back and re-read their text messages unless there's a certain situation like they've forgotten the address they need to go to and are going back to the text message to verify.
If you find yourself re-reading a particular person's text messages time and time again, it's probably a sign that you've got a major crush—otherwise, you'd do the same with all text messages you get.
11 We Get Mad When Our BFF Disses Them
Once things are going well in a relationship, hopefully, your bestie is on board with your partner. However, at the beginning stages of a relationship, everyone knows that your BFF basically becomes the person who sniffs out any red flags. After all, you're probably seeing the person you're dating through rose-colored glasses, which is why your bestie's perspective can be so crucial. When you've got a crush on someone and your bestie criticizes something about him or his personality, it can make you upset for what feels like no reason at all. That little spark of defensiveness you feel? It's a crush.
10 We Feel Happier And Don't Know Why
There are certain things that make most of us happy—perhaps you had a great workout, or got to spend some time with your friends, or had a particularly delicious meal. In those situations, you likely know where your little boost of happiness came from.
However, there are times when you find yourself feeling a little bit happier and more upbeat for what seems like no reason at all.
If you stop to take stock of your life lately and what's changed, it may very well be that you're dealing with a crush, and all the endorphins from those budding feelings are the reason you've got a smile on your face all day long.
9 We Get Jealous Of Other Women Or Men In Our Crush's Life
Though jealousy definitely isn't a great quality to have, it can be kind of understandable when you're in a relationship. Sure, your partner may not have given you any real reason to be jealous, but you may find yourself a little wary of certain people. When you're dealing with a crush, it can be super confusing, because you truly have no reason to be jealous. In fact, there's absolutely no reason your crush wouldn't be able to date someone else entirely—after all, they don't know about your feelings, and you're not together! If you find yourself getting jealous of the other women in a guy's life, chances are it's because you wish you were the only woman.
8 We Find Ways To Compliment Them Without Even Thinking About It
It's always nice to pay people a compliment—after all, who doesn't like to hear that their hair is looking amazing, or that their outfit is on point, or even that they're an amazing cook?
It's always a good thing to incorporate that kind of kindness into your daily life.
However, if you find yourself showering a particular person with compliments left, right and center, it may be a sign that you're majorly crushing on them, even if you don't want to admit it to yourself. You just find everything about them so amazing, so your thoughts slip out in a few compliments.
7 We Can't Keep Our Eyes Off Them
You know those cheesy scenes in high school movies where someone would be staring at their crush across the cafeteria? Well, moments like that make it into scripts for a reason —they happen in real life! If you really like the way something—or someone—looks, your eye will be drawn to it, period. This could be the case for a gorgeous piece of art that you decide to hang in your home, and it could also be the case for a particular person you're crushing on. If you find yourself staring at someone for what seems like no reason, it could be that you're seriously crushing.
6 We Find Ways To Make Physical Contact
If you've ever read any tips on flirting, chances are you've heard that making physical contact in some way is always good.
After all, you're introducing that element into your relationship, you're gauging how the other person responds, and basically just checking to see if there are any sparks that fly!
So, if you find yourself making physical contact in some way, whether that means brushing someone's arm when you talk to them or bumping their knee with yours under the table, it could mean you've got a major crush that you're just not willing to admit to quite yet.
5 We Find Ourselves Smiling Around Them
This one is sort of an extension of the fact that you're usually happier around the person you're crushing on—if you find yourself smiling all the time when you're around a particular person, it's probably because you genuinely enjoy spending time with them and have a crush on them. Sure, you'll probably smile more than often when you're around your friends too, but if you find yourself grinning all the time around a certain person that you may not have a strong friendship with, it's probably because they give you some major butterflies, and that's the way your body is reacting.
4 We Never Discuss Other Love Interests When They're Around
When you have a crush on someone, you don't want to do anything to jeopardize your shot at a relationship with them. So, you really don't discuss other relationships or love interests, period.
Even if you went on a date with someone last week, you won't share that with your crush, because you want to seem totally available should they suddenly see you in a new light and decide that they want to date you.
After all, what could be worse than having a crush finally reciprocate your feelings, and then decide to keep quiet because they think you're already taken?
3 We Find Ourselves Confiding In Them
People in relationships share honest truths all the time because there's just a sense of closeness and trust that makes them feel comfortable doing so. While a crush isn't quite on that level, chances are, if you're totally crushing on someone, you'll find yourself confiding in them more and more because you're looking to build that relationship with them. So, if you find that there's someone in your life who knows almost as much about what's been going on in your life as your bestie does, it's a sign you might be crushing on them—after all, why else would you discuss so much with them?
2 We Remember Strange, Small Things About Them
There are some people who just have incredible, photographic memories and can always recall when someone's birthday is or what their favorite food is—if that's the case, this sign may not apply to you.
However, if you're just a regular person who can be forgetful at times, take note of the person you're never forgetful about.
You remember exactly when their birthday is, you remember the thing they're most afraid of, and you even remember how they like to take their coffee even though you've only had coffee together once. If you've got a super sharp memory that applies only to one person, chances are it's because you've got a major crush on them.
1 We're Always Willing To Do Them A Favor
When you've got a crush on someone, nothing feels like an imposition. You'd do just about anything for a crush, from helping them move to giving them a ride somewhere if their car breaks down. If you find yourself willing to go the extra mile for someone who may not even be a super close friend, it could be a sign that you've got a serious crush on your hands. After all, you're basically trying to audition for a relationship, showing them how helpful and amazing you can be on a daily basis. Even if you don't realize it, you're trying to make them see how great you are by being ready for a favor at any time.
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