Affliction Quote by Claire Smith
“Having a crush is a bit like being infected with the most annoying, troubling and yet delicious disease you could get. It is almost more of an affliction.”
About This Quote
Crushes feel like an irritating yet enjoyable obsession, resembling a disease that’s both troubling and delightful.
In simple terms: A crush is a mixed feeling of annoyance and pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the excitement but stay aware of its drawbacks.
Themes
love
infatuation
emotions
Mood
playful
conflicted
Type
observational
personal
When to use this quote
- dating
- first meetings
- online flirting
- unrequited love
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance crush excitement with daily duties?
- What signs show a crush becoming unhealthy?
A Different Perspective
Crushes can distract from responsibilities.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
