Is it normal to stalk your crush's social media?
It’s normal to look through your crush’s public social media now and then—curiosity comes with having a crush. It’s worth drawing a line at tracking them, using fake accounts, or digging for private information.
A little social-media sleuthing is practically a modern crush ritual. You’re curious about what they like, what they’re up to, and whether that photo means anything (usually, it means they posted a photo). You’re not alone in scrolling farther back than you meant to.
The useful distinction is whether it stays casual and respects their privacy. Repeatedly monitoring their activity, contacting them after they’ve asked you not to, or trying to get access to private accounts crosses into behavior that can feel invasive. If you notice yourself losing sleep or feeling unable to stop checking, take a break or mute their profile for a while.