Initially, experiencing the thrill of developing a crush on someone new can be enjoyable, but eventually, the excitement subsides, and the downside of having such feelings comes into play. Along with the happy moments of falling for someone, you also have to confront the unpleasant aspects, which can be quite challenging.

1. You Forget How To Act Like A Normal Human

Why did your face flush red the moment he greeted you? And that high-pitched giggle you let out at his silly joke, what was that about? Was the incoherent babble that escaped your lips meant to be a coherent sentence? Just when you want to appear alluring to win over your crush, your body seems to regress by a million years.

2. You Get Irrationally Jealous Over Everything

Without a doubt, he must be the girl standing just five feet away from him in that group photo from 2012. And also the girl who greeted him in the library yesterday and said "bless you" when he sneezed. Having a crush can unleash a unique kind of irrationality in individuals who may or may not have had any prior jealousy issues. Despite the fact that we have no authority to stake a claim on someone with whom we're not even in a relationship.

3. The Smallest Things Make You Elated…

The moment he smiled at you, it felt like the angels burst into song. When he initiated the text conversation, it seemed like the heavens had parted, illuminating your entire being. And when he embraced you, the shirt you wore gained a sanctity surpassing even that of holy water. Once upon a time, you required a slice of delicious pizza or a new Game of Thrones episode to brighten up your day. But now, his mere presence seems to suffice. Congratulations! You have officially transformed into the romantic-comedy stereotype that you've always despised.

4. But They Also Devastate You

As he chuckled at your joke, you noticed that the corners of his eyes didn't crease, and having watched enough detective shows, you deduced that it was a phony laugh. Suddenly, the world seemed to crumble beneath your feet, and your heart fractured into a million shards. You vowed never to crack another joke for as long as you lived.

5. You Become Paranoid About Your Own Behavior

You recognize that you get so jittery around him that you frequently avert your gaze, and you make an effort to maintain eye contact during conversations. However, you become self-conscious and believe that you're staring too intently, causing you to break eye contact once more. The fear of him noticing your oscillating eye contact begins to worry you, leaving you unsure of what to do with your eyes, ultimately leading you to despise face-to-face communication altogether.

6. You Overanalyze Everything He Does

When he extended a stick of gum, you concluded that he intended for your breath to remain pleasant and minty when you both engage in making out later. But on the other hand, it could also signify that your breath has been repulsive to him, and accepting the gum was the only way to save himself from running away. It's implausible that he offered it to you solely out of kindness; that would be absurd.

7. You Become Blind To Other Romantic Prospects

When your crush is in a solemn mood, not even a marriage proposal from someone resembling Chris Hemsworth would pique your interest. While it's lovely to have your heart consumed by only one person, it may also imply that you overlook a lot of exceptional (and attractive) individuals because your gaze remains fixed on someone who has yet to reply to your message from a couple of days ago.

8. You Turn Into "That Person" Who's Always Staring At Their Phone

You find yourself frequently anticipating a message from him, making you susceptible to experiencing "phantom buzz," which is the illusion that your phone is vibrating when it isn't. As a result, when anyone other than him messages you, you immediately become irritated. You may even begin to test your patience by avoiding checking your phone for precisely thirty minutes, but the anticipation builds up even more when you eventually check and still haven't received a message from him. It's exasperating.

9. You Become A Little Bit Of A Stalker

You're not necessarily lurking in his bushes at 3 a.m., but you wouldn't object to cycling past his place of work en route to a coffee shop, just in case he exits the building while you're riding by. However, online, you take it up a level. You've combed through his entire Instagram account, deciphered every Facebook status he's posted since you met, and only occasionally recognize how unsettling you've grown.

10. You Feel Like A Hormonal Teenager All The Time

You haven't been so fixated on a boy since your teenage years. Yet, you're now a ticking time bomb, poised to burst into tears of either bliss or anguish based on how things pan out with your crush today. While you've striven to mature into the self-reliant woman you are today, it's incredibly vexing to find yourself in this pit of emotional naivete... but also a tad thrilling.