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Feb 2025
33m 27s

Why do we have crushes?

American Public Media
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When you've got a crush on someone, it can feel a bit overwhelming. All of a sudden, you might have butterflies in your stomach! And maybe you find yourself acting differently than you normally would. Why does our brain do this to us anyway? In this episode, we'll answer a slew of your crush-related questions: Why do we get crushes? Why do they make you feel so many feelings? How do you decide who you have a crush on? Plus, how do you navigate all the tricky parts of crushes -- like your crush finding out you like them?



We tackle all these questions. Stick around for a Moment of Um that answers: "What would happened if it rained oobleck?"

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