Feelings can feel "turned up to max volume," leading to sudden irritability or overwhelming crushes.
If someone isn't interested, respect their feelings immediately. Moving on gracefully is a sign of maturity.
If someone doesn't return your feelings, it isn't a reflection of your worth. It’s simply a lack of compatibility in that moment.
Crushes are a healthy part of development that help boys explore what they value in others, such as kindness or humor.