Topics Crushes & attraction

Is it normal to have a crush in middle school?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes—having a crush in middle school is completely normal. It can feel exciting, awkward, or both, and you don’t have to do anything about it.

Crushes are a common part of growing up. You might feel shy around someone, think about them a lot, or just enjoy having a person you like from afar. Those feelings can be intense one week and fade the next, too.

There’s no deadline for telling them—or for having a crush at all. You can keep it to yourself, talk it over with someone you trust, or simply let the feeling be what it is. Just be kind and respectful of their boundaries, as well as your own.

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