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 ...

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

It was 11:05 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Jack Parker and I were squished next to each other on my bed, fully clothed with goofy, nervous grins spread across our faces. We were giggling nonstop, partly ...

Ah, the age-old dating dilemma: How can I turn a crush into a real-deal relationship? While the whole, “How do I get him to notice me?” thing may feel a tad middle-school-coded, the truth is that ...

Having a crush can induce a whirlwind of feelings—and a viral TikTok trend is prompting the question, how far should you let those feelings take you? Over 160 million posts on the social media ...

In this reported essay, editorial assistant Aiyana Ishmael dives deep into modern crush culture on social media — with a specific look at Instagram stories — and explores the negative self-inflicted ...

Having a crush on someone can simultaneously be the best and the worst feeling in the world. While that jittery, butterflies-in-your-stomach warmth can make you feel giddy and happy, it can equally be ...

Facebook Dating’s Secret Crush is a unique feature that enables users to express covert interest in Facebook friends they wish to pursue romantically. When two users have a mutual crush, they are ...

In the realms of psychology and spirituality, names aren't just labels; they're symbols loaded with meaning. When you start seeing the name of someone you like everywhere, it might be more than just a ...