A Crush Can Teach You a Lot About Yourself
Crushes can be more about projection than attraction.
Hallstrom-Conkright emphasizes that we often project a series of valued attributes onto an individual and then attach strong positive feelings to the image we created. Projections can be complicated and irrational, and the feelings resulting from these projections can be quite dramatic. She adds ... See more
Hallstrom-Conkright emphasizes that we often project a series of valued attributes onto an individual and then attach strong positive feelings to the image we created. Projections can be complicated and irrational, and the feelings resulting from these projections can be quite dramatic. She adds ... See more
Liana Lozada • Here's What Your Crush Really Says About You
Often times, such fantasies are about what that person represents—rather than who they are. Likewise, fantasies about being with a heartthrob type may speak to a longing for perfection or acceptance that feels out of reach in our real-world life. Not all fantasies involve “the Erotic Equation,” but many will involve elements that sit in contrast wi
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