What is a crush?
Watch the video together and discuss:
[Parent] Share about a crush you had and how you managed it.
[Child] How would you know if you’ve found the love of your life?
[Both] Discuss the differences between committed love vs short-term infatuation.
Key points
- A crush is a brief but intense infatuation for someone of the opposite sex.
- Crushes are a normal part of growing up.
Wrap it up:
Many love relationships start from a crush, but the emotions are fleeting unless the feelings are further developed into a friendship based on an appreciation of who the person really is, with identified shared interests and values. But it is often difficult to separate the feeling of excitement of young love or infatuation from the reality of true, committed love.
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