Nothing is more terrifying that starting to care about someone. In 2016, we call this "catching the feels". The symptoms are as follows: Nervousness, confusion, excitement, fear, and denial. Below is a list of what you may experience in relation to the above symptoms ( If you experience any other symptoms please consult your nearest friends for help as any other symptoms may become overwhelming).
1. Nervousness
It may appear at the worst times. For example, when you see them across campus, in the hall, or when you talk to them on the phone. When experiencing this symptom, you may find yourself talking about stupid things like the weather, this weird commercial you saw about medicine, or how your obsession with Taylor Swift began. Just remember, they are probably nervous too, probably.
2. Confusion
I hate to break this to you, but this symptom never really leaves. All of the sudden your enjoying the conversation and then BOOM. They say something you don't expect. Then you begin to think what did they mean by that? Are they dumb? The best advice I can give you is just roll with it. Sometimes it could be cute (even though your gonna want to scream at them).
3. ExcitementThis symptom comes whenever you have any contact with them whatsoever. Whether it be a call, a text, etc. Try not to get too excited in front of them though because it freaks them out.
4. Fear/ Denial
Unfortunately, these two come in one big ugly package. Once you have been talking to them for a while you start to get scared and think, What if they are just trying to be nice to me? What if thy think I'm weird? What if I run out of stupid jokes to tell? There's no way he actually likes me.
Even though this list is a short one, sometimes these symptoms can be severe and end the friendship or relationship. My advice, Just see where it goes. So, even if "the feels" make you want to do this:
Don't. See If it works. If it does, great. If it doesn't, then at least you know it, and you have a new friend. On the bright side, there are many bees in the hive, fish in the sea, and you still have swipes left, right?
