While putting together Bustle’s weeklong inquiry into the pleasure and pain of crushes, we noticed a few things. First, some of you are low-key freaks. Second, talking about crushes can bring people ...

When you’re in the early stages of seeing someone, it can sometimes feel like a throwback to having a brand new crush in high school and wanting to talk to them every day. Perhaps you’re even pretty ...

Your eyes meet across the room, and you feel a spark. Wait... they must feel it, too. They're walking towards you with a ...

Asking your crush questions about their family and preferences reveals a lot about compatibility. For example, asking about their pet peeves can help you know if something you do is a dealbreaker. You ...

“Children start to show more awareness and interest in peers around first grade,” says Dr. Kristin Edwards, a licensed psychologist and founder of Tampa Pediatric Psychology. “Crushes at this age are ...

Whether you’re crushing hard on a dating app match or really miss seeing your office fling IRL, getting a convo going with someone you’re romantically interested in can make anyone break into a sweat.