“I’ve had many crushes, but most of the time, I was only considering the outer person. It was only because all my friends were interested in boys-and he was a boy. “I had a major crush on a boy when I was 12, and when I got over it, I realized why I liked him. The Bible states: “As a gold nose ring in the snout of a pig, so is a woman that is pretty but that is turning away from sensibleness.” ( Proverbs 11:22) Of course, the same principle applies to boys. The problem is, what you see isn’t always what you get. It’s normal to be attracted to someone who is outwardly beautiful or handsome. “A young man who makes eye contact and has a nice smile and a confident walk would get my attention.”-Laurie. We try to discuss other things, but as soon as a pretty girl walks by, well, we forget what we were talking about!”-Alex. “My friends and I are always talking about girls. Understanding these three facets of romance can spare you needless heartache and help you, in time, to find real love. Now that you’re noticing the opposite sex, how can you cope with these powerful feelings? Instead of pretending that they don’t exist-a surefire way to intensify them-you can use this as a wonderful opportunity to learn something about attraction, infatuation, and love. “All my girlfriends started talking about boys,” she says, “and for me, every boy was a potential crush.” Elaine, 16, recalls a change that took place a few years ago. “I’ve noticed that girls are a little prettier than they used to be,” says 12-year-old Brian. Your answers likely reveal that when you hit puberty, you gained a new appreciation for the opposite sex. What do you think of the opposite sex now?.What did you think of the opposite sex when you were five years old?.For example, consider the following questions: Or are you? Is it love-or is it infatuation? How can you tell? To answer, first let’s consider how your view of the opposite sex has probably changed in recent years. Suddenly you’re smitten, and nothing else matters.
After all, it’s easy to see the difference between love and infatuation when you’re just thinking hypothetically.Īll of that can change, though, the moment you set your eyes on the boy or girl of your dreams.
YOU likely had little or no trouble answering the questions above. What, in your opinion, is the difference between the two? ․․․․․ How would you define “infatuation”? ․․․․․ģ.
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