# Crushes / Infatuation #Phenomenon The term crush is too vague to be helpful. It can mean something really small like "would like to be physical with" to "madly in love". ## How to stop having a crush - Just give it time - [[let it be inevitable]] - Feel it - Get a better crush ## Misc - hearing about the crushes of [[sibling spawn]] is usually heart warming - Are crushes and infatuation the same thing? ## What AI has to say about it... A crush typically refers to an intense and often transient attraction or fascination towards someone, usually based on their physical appearance or certain qualities. It is often characterized by feelings of excitement, admiration, and a desire to be close to the person. Crushes can be common during adolescence and may fade over time. Infatuation, on the other hand, is a strong but short-lived passion or obsession with someone. It involves an exaggerated sense of attraction and idealization, often based on limited information or a superficial understanding of the person. Infatuation tends to be more intense and all-consuming than a crush, but it can also fade quickly once the initial infatuation wears off or when reality sets in. In summary, while crushes and infatuations share some similarities, infatuation is typically characterized by a more intense and short-lived passion, whereas a crush may refer to a less intense and potentially longer-lasting attraction. ## Related - [[sibling spawn]] - [[missing someone]] - [[love]] - [[obsession]]