How to Get Over A Crush

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By QueenofMisc
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Feeling Crushed by a Crush?

So you had a crush and now you're feeling… crushed. Never fear! Here are 10 simple steps to help you get over that crush.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Find a new hobby. Chances are, your crush was your hobby, so find something new (and no, I’m not talking about a new crush!) to occupy your time.
Step 2

Watch that favorite movie that doesn’t remind you of your crush. And if everything does, then pick a new favorite!
Step 3

DON’T compulsively re-read old texts/emails/myspace and facebook messages from your crush. I’m not saying you have to delete them…ok, actually I am. Delete them! Get rid of them! The more you re-read those sweet little notes, you’ll just keep re-opening the wound. I’m sure you’re saying, “But what if we get together later?” If you get together, you’ll get more notes and emails, right? Right.
Step 4

Try a new hairstyle. Chances are, you’re probably wearing your hair the way it is because your crush liked it that way. Switch it up! Try something new!
Step 5

Laugh! Did you know that laughing actually reduces stress? It does! So laugh it up, chances are you did a few silly things during the course of your crush. Like the time you pretended that you’d lost your phone just so you could have a few extra precious seconds to hang around the object of your affection. So gather up your gal pals and have a “remember when you….” upbeat laughing party!
Step 6

Create a new soundtrack for your life. I know you don’t see anything wrong with listening to all the songs that remind you of your crush on repeat. But it’s just prolonging the agony. So, trade in David Archuleta’s “Crush” for something that actually makes you feel happy!
Step 7

Limit your venting sessions with friends. Have somebody who's a real stickler give you a 5 minute limit and keep you accountable. Don't wallow.
Step 8

Find your old life. You know...Your pre-boyfriend routine. Chances are, you probably dumped it. Go get it back. And the next time you have a crush/relationship, don’t ignore your friends. We’ve all had it done to us, and nobody likes to be ignored.
Step 9

Exercise. It'll increase your endorphins and make you feel better than you would eating ice cream.
Step 10

Look good when you go outside. No sweats. No old t-shirts of his. Work it like you just stepped out of a fashion magazine. In the words of Deion Sanders: "If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good. If they pay good, you live good." Ok...well maybe that doesn't exactly apply to your unrequited crush, but when you look good, you do feel good, and feeling good increases the likelihood that other people will pick up on how you feel and want to be around you. People like to be around other positive people. And the more people that are around, the increased chance somebody will be crushing on you soon.