Crushes are a normal part of life. The first crush I can remember having was in kindergarten. I got stung by a bee and this boy walked me to the nurse's office. It was so sweet. Crushes get a little trickier as you get older. It's a game trying to find out if they like you too or you took their friendly demeanor for more than it was.

The most complicated crush I have experienced to date was on a professor. (I know!) I was a freshman and there was a teacher that made me weak at the knees. Anytime he called my name for attendance, I couldn't even respond. During lectures, if his eyes would catch mine, I would have to immediately look down for fear of giggling like a child. It was pretty awkward.

I would talk to my friends about the crush, and they would have mixed opinions about how to handle the situation. Some of them would tell me I was crazy for having a crush on a teacher. This did not help at all. I knew how crazy it was, but it's how I felt. Feelings don't always make sense. Other friends would tell me to flirt with him. I knew this was a big no-no. Any kind of flirtatious action could put his job and my educational career in jeopardy. I knew this crush wasn't worth that risk.

Eventually, the crush faded, and I was able to handle being around him. A crush can feel very powerful, but when it comes to someone you share a professional relationship such as a boss or a teacher, it's not worth the risk or trouble it may bring. I'm a firm believer in destiny and that things will work out how they are supposed to. I say this because maybe this teacher or person is your soulmate. If this is the case, it may eventually work out. I do not say this to encourage flirtatious behavior or anything like that with the person. I say this because maybe when this person isn't your superior it could work out. I sincerely advise against pursuing anything with this person, especially if it is illegal. This has been a public service announcement from my own personal experience. I hope that if this situation ever happens to you, it can be handled gracefully and responsibly.