RATING MY CRUSHES 😻

Okay, so you've seen my initial (and rather blunt!) rating of my past crushes, giving them a not-so-stellar 2/5. Honestly, sometimes it feels like finding a 'perfect score' crush in real life is rarer than spotting a unicorn! We all have this ideal in our heads – someone with high 'likability,' almost like an actor playing a dream role. But then reality hits, right? My journey with crushes has definitely been a rollercoaster, full of those 'oh brother!' moments. I've had my fair share of text message conversations that started hopeful but quickly turned into a head-scratching puzzle. Remember those moments where you're analyzing every word, wondering if they 'did really want to kiss you' or if 'they're playing'? Yeah, been there, done that! It's why sometimes, after a particularly bewildering exchange, I'm left thinking, 'boys are scary' and 'never again!' It’s often these messy, imperfect interactions that teach us the most, even if they don't lead to a fairytale ending. It’s interesting how we often search for inspiration in public figures, like popular actors, who seem to embody that 'perfect score' of likability. They appear charming, successful, and often, their public personas are curated to be effortlessly cool. It’s easy to develop a crush on someone like that because it’s a fantasy – you don’t have to deal with their flaky text responses or wonder what 'whos my default crush??' even means. These celebrity crushes offer a safe space to admire qualities we find attractive without the real-world complexities and potential disappointments that come with actual dating. But here's the thing I've learned, echoing the 'moral of the story' from one of my own reflections: focusing too much on finding that 'perfect score' in someone else can sometimes make us overlook our own worth. After countless 'odd' crushes and less-than-ideal experiences, I realized that true happiness isn't about chasing someone else's perceived perfection. It's about finding that 'perfect score' within yourself. Sometimes, the best advice is to take a step back, 'embrace single time,' and focus on what makes you feel good. It’s in those moments of self-reflection and self-love that you truly learn what you deserve, and what qualities genuinely make someone likable, beyond just a pretty face or a charismatic public image. So, while rating crushes is a fun way to reflect, remember that your own 'likability' is off the charts, and you're the one who deserves the perfect score in your own life story!