Do you need help getting over a crush? Crushes can be great and crushes can suck a whole lot. Sometimes they turn into something beautiful and lasting, and sometimes it's just a big crash and burn that makes you wish you could rewind time. For those of you that are recovering from an unreciprocated crush, or have a crush on a person you have no intention of approaching, there are some simple strategies for getting over a crush that will help you feel like you have your life back. Here's how to get over a crush.
The first step to getting over a crush is to get out of the house and meet new people. Go do things that you enjoy, without your crush, mind you, and make new relationships. Take a class that you have always wanted to, start an exercise regimen, or join a community group. Fill your down time with something other than thinking about the person you cannot have for whatever reason. Train your brain to dwell on something else and eventually, it will pick up the clue.
The next step in getting over a crush is to toss out all of the stuff that serves as daily reminders of the person and to create some distance. If your crush is someone you don't know very well, this step is pretty easy. If it's a good friend, or someone you see everyday, this step can be quite a bit harder, and will require some finesse on your part. Put gifts they gave you away in a box, take down posters, etc. Change your routine so that you don't have to pass their desk at work or their house everyday. If they are accustomed to hanging out with you, make yourself unavailable, and then go out and do something without them. Remember Step 1? Don't sit at home. If you're still having trouble getting over a crush, you can always try the psychological method of writing them a letter and then burning it, and/or the things they gave you, in order to signify the end of the infatuation. Then have a good old cry. Sometimes drastic measures must be taken.
Finally, occasionally the most effective tactic in getting over a crush is to take the bull by the horns. Tell your crush you have a crush on them. If they aren't interested, you can go ahead and be bummed and take the time to get over it. If they are interested, awesome, you can now do the work of creating something more lasting. Either way, the mystery is gone, and you can get on with your life. Hopefully, these tips will teach you how to get over your crush.
