Teenage Love: Is it Real or Just a Crush?

Have you ever wondered if what you’re feeling is love — or just a really strong crush?

As teens, emotions can feel like a roller coaster — excitement, butterflies, confusion, and sometimes heartbreak. Adults might say, “You’re too young to know what love is,” but the truth is, love doesn’t always wait until you’re older. It just looks different when you’re still learning who you are.

At first, love usually starts with attraction — maybe it’s someone’s smile, style, laugh, or the way they make you feel seen. That’s lust — the spark that catches your attention. But love? Love goes deeper. It shows up in how someone treats you when things aren’t perfect. It’s how safe you feel with them. It’s choosing respect, trust, and honesty — not pressure, control, or drama.

Real love doesn’t make you feel small. It doesn’t ask you to change who you are or cross your boundaries. It doesn’t make you question your worth.If someone truly cares about you, they’ll want to see you happy — not just with them, but in your goals, your confidence, and your peace.

Here’s a real question: if your boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner went through something that changed their appearance — would you still feel the same way about them? That’s the difference between lust and love.

Love grows through time, friendship, honesty, and patience. It’s not about finding the “perfect” person — it’s about finding someone who makes you feel perfectly safe to be yourself. 💖