Think
1. Realization. Even though it may seem impossible, the truth is, nothing is impossible. If you keep thinking it’s impossible, then it will be. Have faith.
2. Analyze the situation. Create a list of “pros” and “cons” to help you better understand why you’re seeking love or acceptance from this person.
3. Don’t worry about things you can’t help. Acknowledge the impossibility as something that is totally out of your hands (ex: marriage, age, sexuality, hang-ups) and know that if something is meant to be, it will be.
4. Don’t take it personally. Perceiving the situation as a personal attack, is not advised. There is no point by contemplating why. In fact, it may create a mysterious attraction to them therefore prolonging infatuation, not to mention causing you a world of pain.
5. Plan wisely. Set aside a time for any duration. By reflecting, not brooding, you gain insight for your next possible crush.
6. Admit you have a crush. Allow yourself to feel it. If you don’t, you are at risk for “Romeo and Juliet Syndrome”. The forbidden love possibility becomes more attractive.
7. Don’t dwell. Instead, go out and make new friends, or hang out with the old, But never be mean about them! It will only get back to them and then you will have lost a friend.
8. Move on. Remember that it’s not the end of the world. Someone else may share your feelings, but this specific person just wasn’t the right one. Just remember that its a crush-no matter how strong.
9. Mesmerizing.When you start remembering good times you had with your crush, immediately find something else to focus your energy and time on. Don’t allow yourself to wallow in self pity for too long.
10. Be honest. Tell them how you feel. If you find out that he or she doesn’t have any feelings for you, it will be easier for you to get over it.
11. Avoid anger. They didn’t do anything wrong and getting angry is just going to push them further away and destroy your friendship. Come to terms with the fact that it isn’t their fault they aren’t attracted to you that way. This is hard, but a few tears (or a few buckets of tears), a few chick-flicks and treats and a few peppy songs you can dance to will keep you on your feet.
12. Keep in mind, if you are madly and hopelessly in love/lust, be patient. Don’t be too clingy, but continue on as normal, being your wonderful self and show him/her how awesome you are. He/She might just realize one day that they have been blind this whole time and confess their love; after all, love is just friendship on fire.
13. Understand that if all else fails, think about how devastated you would be if the two of you started dating/getting serious and then broke up. Think of that when you get that feeling. Keep in mind how important your friendship is.
14. It’s not healthy to keep hoping they will one day feel the same. Try to emancipate yourself from them for a while so that you can rid yourself of your feelings for them, because if you don’t, the time you spend around them will be tense and bittersweet.
15. Avoid thinking about them. You’ll only feel worse if you do. Meet new people, talk to your friends.
16. Instead of fantasizing about how great things could be with your crush, pick someone else. Imagine how great things would be with them. You’ve probably been doing this with your crush for so long that imagining being in a relationship with someone new might be the breath of fresh air you need to get the ball rolling on getting over him/her.
Act
1. Maintain some type of distance. While being close to someone may stir emotions, avoiding someone who is regularly seen definitely will. If the person is close, either request “space” or continue normal activities. If the person is not, keep a distance, but not a “duck-and-cover” type of avoidance.
2. Spend time with the person. You will see their negative qualities, which will be beyond what you can bear if you’re not meant to be.
3. Look at them closely. Find the physical flaws. And then think… “He/She’s not that hot! What am I thinking?!” And find someone that you can get, and still be friends with your crush.
4. Stop fantasizing about them! They aren’t important. They don’t define who you are, that’s your job.
5. Remember that this person is not the end of the world. Someone else may feel the way you do about YOU. Just remember that its a crush–no matter how strong.
6. Focus on the trait of theirs that is your least favorite. That means, if he is so perverted and you don’t like it, or if she is self-centered and you can’t stand it, focus. It will allow you to see him/her as what he/she is, as well as get you over him/her.
7. When you start remembering a good time you had with your crush, convince yourself it wasn’t all that great by remembering a much better time you experienced with someone else.
8. Ask yourself a reason why you want to get over it. Are you married/in another relationship? If so, it’s easier to prioritize if you think it through.
9. Try to minimize contact with your crush.
10. Focus on your other interests.
11. Go to the gym and work out. Get your mind off of it and feel better about yourself.
12. Find comic relief. See the humorous side to things, read comic books or deep thoughts before you go to bed.
13. Make an exciting change to make yourself feel sexy. Treat your self to a hair-cut, or a new outfit. Make yourself feel confident.
14. Cross out or erase his/her name anywhere you might have written it (e.g your notebook, your textbook, the wall of your bedroom, etc.)
15. Avoid all eye contact with them and try not to look longingly at his/her nose. You’ll be more likely to get over the crush if you aren’t always staring at him/her.
16. Act a bit more unpleasant around them than your usual temperament. They may act unpleasant back and won’t seem as attractive to you, but be warned, you may lose out on a relationship with another person if you are too mean.
17. You know you will see this person again. They are your best friend and you don’t want to lose them. Try to limit your time with them and start spending time with other people (namely ones of the sex you are attracted to). Start dating and don’t feel obligated to your best friend, they’re not dating you.
18. Learn from the experience and come out stronger.
19. Accept! Always remember that the toughest part will be to observe your best friend be normal around you while you could struggle to do so. There is no way around it but to accept that everything cannot possibly be reciprocated.
20. Try falling out of love/lust. Make lists of all the things that go against being attracted to him/her – love is blind, try to voluntarily open your eyes.
21. Don’t let them see how upset you are. If they know, it’ll only make them feel bad and they might start avoiding you. Act like nothing happened and maybe mention another person you think is hot. If they start liking you back, then that’s great. Hope it all works out. If they don’t, then just keep this up until you find someone else.
22. Consider the possibility of letting them see you with someone else. Act nicely. Sometimes people don’t realize what they could have had until the opportunity is gone. If they don’t start liking you back at this point, it’s really time to stop crushing on them and meet new people.
23. Remember that if they liked you but changed their minds at the last minute, you shouldn’t get angry or blame things on them. Your friendship should be strong enough to not let something like that keep a good thing down.
24. Accept it. Whether your window of opportunity came and went, or they’re just not into you, acknowledge the reality of the situation. Tell yourself the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
25. Move on. Make a promise to yourself to get over it. If you’re reading this article, you’re ready to take this step, so just do it.
26. Reassure yourself. Look in the mirror every morning, smile, and tell yourself, “You’re worth it.” Really mean it. You didn’t do anything wrong, and right now there’s someone else out there for you. And it always helps to remind yourself that they are the ones that are going to be missing out on you.
27. Maintain your decision. If you find yourself slipping, remember the promise you made to yourself.
28. Associate. If and when you catch yourself thinking about your crush, pick out something about them that you dislike, and focus on it. Be honest. You may have built a fantasy of them in your head, but in reality they’re not as great.
29. Distract yourself. Go out with your friends and have fun. Meet new people. Find a show or a game to immerse yourself in. Keep yourself busy and happy.
30. Take care of yourself. Keep well-groomed and put on your best clothes. It will do wonders for your self-esteem. Remember step three.
31. Find someone else. It can be difficult to get over someone if you’re sitting there alone on Friday nights. Instead, call up that girl/guy you have History class with who always smiles at you.
32. Live life. You’re a great person and he/she was a fool not to see that. Before you know it you’ll be back on track.
33. Get it out. A good cry always helps. just let your feelings pour out and before you know it. He/She will be just a thing of the past.
I may be able to help other people, but it seems that i cannot help myself.
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Hi Maine! Thank you for this post it help me realize things and motivate myself.I’m really down right now and this list made me positive. I think we have something in common. I hope I could meet you someday 🙂
May mga tao talagang kinakaibigan lang hindi dapat iniibig. 😆 char!