Crush Quote by Becky Albertalli
““but if I had to describe the feeling of a crush, I’d say this: you just finished running a mile, and you have to throw up, and you’re starving, but no food seems appealing, and your brain becomes fog, and you also have to pee. It’s this close to intolerable. But I like it... Because there’s nausea and fog, but there’s also this: an unshakable feeling that something wonderful is about to happen.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, 2015
A crush feels like a chaotic mix of physical discomfort and hopeful anticipation of something wonderful.
In simple terms: Crushes combine nausea, fog, and excitement.
Key Takeaway
Accept the discomfort as part of growing love.
Themes
crush
anticipation
physical response
hope
Mood
hopeful
conflicted
Type
novel
romantic
When to use this quote
- first love
- teenage relationships
- personal growth
Key Concepts
biology
emotion
developmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate excitement from anxiety?
- What coping strategies help manage crush intensity?
A Different Perspective
Intense feelings can be overwhelming and misread.
