crush

When you really think about your love life, there is probably a lot to make fun of. Think about the times you made a fool of yourself because you were so into someone. Or the times you didn't realize someone was flirting with you. It's all so human, and hilarious. There's are lot of things that people get better at the more they do it, but I'm not sure if dating is one of those things. That's might be what makes it such a thrill though.

Dating is really fun, most of the time. Okay, maybe only half of the time. Regardless, every successful relationship started with cringy dates, so they must work sometimes. However, for a lot of us, the never-ending small talk, combined with the weird mix of emotions, as well as the fact that neither of us knows each other well enough to fully make fun of the situation, can lead to some painful awkwardness. But the plus side is that they are almost always hilarious in retrospect... Just give it time!

Crushes are harmless, right? I mean, if someone is genuinely interested in pursuing things with someone would they still refer to them as their 'crush'? It was definitely a phrase that was passed around much more often in grade school. But I suppose adults still get crushes, and then the only difference is they can actually marry their crush, like even that day if they were feeling it.

It takes some serious guts to go up and approach a woman in public, but unfortunately, it doesn't always pan out. It may be that the club is too loud, she's might be hard of hearing, or maybe... you were just too dang awkward — which we are all guilty of being from time to time. It's natural, she's beautiful, you're nervous, you think you planned everything out, but y'all make eye contact, and BOOM! Nothing but nonsense begins to spew out your mouth. Sound a little too familiar? Well, if you made it in this list that means you definitely made an impression.

Whenever a girl is on a date she is very observant. She notices the way you talk to the waitress, the way you tucked in your shirt, and the way you talk about other girls. All of these things tell her a lot about you and allow her to make real informed decisions regarding the possibility of a second date. If the two of you part your ways after the first date and never speak again, there is always a reason, it may not be a significant one, but rest assured something happened that made her say, "This ain't it."

The concept of attraction is a weird one; you can't necessarily control what you're into, especially when it's not exactly... conventional. Whatever you're into, this is a safe space, and we (mostly) don't judge. You do you, boo. But attraction is like a switch; as quickly as someone can turn you on, they can do something that instantly turns you off. And once you get the ick, there's no going back. Redditers shared the things that instantly killed the crush they had on someone, and after reading these horror stories, it's pretty clear why. From seeing someone pick their nose to bumping into them at a family reunion (yikes!), there's no going back. The flame of passion has been extinguished forever.

Ah, pickup lines. Some people swear by them, others can't even pretend to entertain the people using them. Personally, they used to annoy me, but I think we can all agree that a little part of us misses the days when random strangers would come up to us in the bar and we could roll our eyes at the sound of, "Are you from Tennessee.... Because you're the only ten-I-see" or "Did it hurt... When you fell from Heaven?" E-pickup lines sent over dating apps just don't hit the same.

Breaking up can be hard. There are a lot of emotions flowing, uncomfortable conversations, and of course the inevitable decision of whether to keep in contact or say, "Have a good life buddy." Whatever the situation may be, a lot of good can often come out of break ups. The more ridiculous they are, the better the stories someone has to share with their friends OR perhaps with Twitter.

The choice to begin a relationship is a biggie. So often we tell ourselves to not over-think that decision, to ~follow our hearts~, but sometimes our heart is just confused AF and then we have to effectively undo our spontaneous decisions. Seems harsh, but maybe it's still better than knowing you're not into it and stringing the other person along for months, maybe years? Decide for yourself.

Ah, Valentine's Day. You can smell the romance in the air. Or wait *sniff sniff* I think that's just pollution. Silly me. But for real whatever your relationship status, this Valentine's Day is going to be weird regardless. But one thing that will never change is the ability of Tumblr users to post the silliest, wittiest Valentine's day card meme. Now, let's laugh our way through this day, shall we? Because these are actually funny af.

So, it's Valentine's Day. Today a lot of people are thinking about their relationship status and reminiscing over past dates that either make them smile or crawl in a little hole. On a first date, people want to feel calm, cool and collected. But it's just not always possible. An awkward first date doesn't cancel out the possibility of a second date, but it sure does not feel good in the moment.

Doing the deed can be very intimidating. Sometimes it can feel like an endless guessing game, constant trial and error for men. But really, most women would agree that it is much better to ask rather than go ahead assume you know what a girl likes. News flash! All girls are different. I know, isn't that crazy? You may think you have mastered the female pleasure system, but if you really want to succeed, you should just start from square one with each girl. It takes two to tango after all.

Let's talk crushes. We love them and we hate them. They're exciting in the beginning, "Oooh I have butterflies! I wonder if he likes me too!" But if they last too long they can become exhausting. A crush really should be a temporary state, but it depends on long it takes you to admit it to yourself and finally to them. 

Regardless, one thing is clear, whether they last one whole day or one whole century, crushes can be so embarrassing!

Flirting is a subtle art that, unfortunately, not everyone possesses the natural finesse to deliver. When it comes to texting your crush, there are unwritten rules of the dos and don'ts that will either get you that date or turn them off forever. Nestled somewhere among the don'ts is the overuse of role plays, specifically the *insert action* template. No one wants you to spell out action by action what you would be doing if you were in person, especially if you're saying creepy things. It's not cute, it's not sexy, and it will only end badly for you. Trust me on this one. If you don't believe me, read through these texts.

Okay, it's incredibly easy to make fun of Valentine's day. The holiday has no real historic purpose, and really only benefits consumerism. If you're in a committed relationship there is an immense amount of pressure to behave a certain way on this random day to 'prove your love' or whatever. If you're not really dating, but seeing someone,  it's just kind of awkward because you might not want to go so full-out so early on. If you're single, well, you get a whole day to really (over)think about that. 

The art of attracting a woman can be a very precarious feet. Women don't often give a lot away. However, there are no 'A for effort' trophies in the dating world. Just because a guy thinks that every girl wants his unsolicited d* pics, and he feels very proud after taking a full on photo-shoot and sending them to 10+ women, it doesn't mean that the girls will actually appreciate it. Spoiler alert: They never really will.

Reddit user u/baldskiisjesus asked the girls of Reddit to share things that guys do that they think is cool but is actually the opposite, and, as always, the ladies did NOT hold back.