How do you know when to move on from a crush?

If it's getting unhealthy.

I've never actively tried to get over a crush, because my crushes are sweet and enjoyable. Even when I do end up thinking about them a lot, I still always have a life outside of them. The thought of not being with them doesn't make me miserable, even if I would prefer to be romantically involved with them.
I carried a torch for my best friend in high school for 3 years, even though his orientation didn't include girls, and we had a pretty awesome friendship that I refused to let my unreciprocrated affection ruin.

But if you're unhealthily obsessed with someone... if seeing them is torture... if the crush is causing you more hurt than anything else... if you're missing out on some seriously good opportunities in life because of them... That, in my opinion, is when you should move on. Unfortunately, it's also when it feels like you can't move on.

 

Tey talking to her.
When you get to know your crush better you realize they're not actually that cool and then you stop caring about them.


I think.

 

Normally I'd give up a crush if I realize my perusing him is futile. Mostly, I may try to fantasize and convince myself that there's a possibility. But when I am rebuffed a few times, I'd take a step back and try my best to find someone else to develop a crush on, one with a higher chance of success.

Best wishes and good luck!
Werbinich

 

I typically give up on a crush if they're in a relationship, if they're obviously not interested, or if I am obsessing over them TOO much. With my current crush, I actually had to force myself to stop thinking about her because it was actually affecting my grades...>.<