Have you ever wondered why you carelessly like or `crush` someone, even though they may have many bad habits or they live a very private life without revealing any advantages?
When this is applied in romantic relationships, we all tend to add positive attributes to the people we like and ignore their negative attributes.
Let’s explore with ELLE 17 interesting psychological facts when you `crush` someone!
1. You are more likely to fall in love with someone who is familiar to you than someone who is a stranger
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Emotional relationships develop most naturally when starting from friends, colleagues… When you regularly come into contact with them, there will be many good opportunities to increase interactions and emotions, for example
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2. You are more likely to develop feelings for someone who resembles your parents
If you grow up surrounded by love from your parents, you tend to crush people who have a combination of the personalities of both parents.
3. There is no way to predict when you will fall in love
Love is one of the miracles of creation.
4. Love at first sight really exists
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Although psychologists have not yet found the reason for this phenomenon, it is entirely possible.
5. You often crush people who have similar characteristics to you
We tend to have a crush on someone whose appearance or personality is similar to ours.
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6. You may easily fall in love with someone whose eye color is different from yours
At first glance, this seems very strange, because we don’t just crush someone based on their appearance.
7. It only takes 7 seconds to make a quick decision
Did you know, it only takes 7 seconds to decide if you want to learn more about the other person?
8. Your sense of smell plays an important role when it comes to love
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The sense of smell is closely linked to your memory.
9. When someone doesn’t return your smile, maybe it’s just a one-sided love affair
Eye contact is very important in love.
10. When someone has a crush on you, you become more attractive in their eyes than you actually are
Even if you consider yourself an ordinary person, you can still be a very special and wonderful person in someone’s eyes.
11. You can guess their thoughts through their eyes
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When you love someone, you will unconsciously look at them with affectionate eyes.
12. You feel happier when you are flirted with
Flirting behavior can increase your happiness levels and make you feel confident.
13. You easily fall in love with people who often make you laugh
Some studies have shown that intelligent people often have a sense of humor.
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14. You tend to develop feelings for people who resemble your ex
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Sometimes, your next lover is very similar to your ex.
15. Compliment your partner if you want to build a close relationship with them
Genuine compliments always make others feel happy.
16. Listen and become the other person’s support
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This is an effective method to develop a relationship with someone you like.
17. First impressions play an important role in a relationship
The person you like may have their own interests and ideal type.