Here, the editor wants to say: Guys who are too hooked, take note!
Constantly scrolling through chat histories, photo albums, and social media;
Always fantasizing about all her good qualities;
Scrutinizing every word in her social media posts;
Getting a whole day's worth of joy from a single emoji or like;
Feeling immense happiness when together, with a strong urge to protect her and constantly putting her first.
You effortlessly spot her silhouette in a crowd, instantly focusing and automatically activating that background blur effect.
This outfit would look perfect on her.
She's never tried this dish.
Such beautiful scenery—I'll bring her here next time.
Would she like this cake? Or that one?
Is it raining where she is today?
That girl I met today was gorgeous, but not as beautiful as her.
Where did I put the scarf she gave me?
That girl's silhouette looks just like hers.
I want to put on my most beautiful mask again;
I want to shed all pretense again.
Not see her face or flaws, not hear her negative comments or snoring.
My heart races at the scent of her shampoo. I'd gladly run ten kilometers in the rain just to buy her favorite donuts before closing time.
Even her flaws seem like virtues to me.
I'd even buy the same shampoo she uses.
It feels like an illness.
The most obvious manifestation is—loss of control.
No matter how rational, how restrained, still, I can't help but want to know everything about her, to draw near to her, no matter how difficult.
I begin to construct a future with her.
I start disrupting my routines, becoming someone I don't recognize.
I start making her the center of my life.
Thinking of her every single moment.
Wanting to be by her side constantly, to talk to her.
Missing her often. In the later stages, I obsessively analyze her words, my longing deepening by the day.
What I've shared here might not be exhaustive—feel free to add your insights! But matters of the heart depend on both people. Pursuing a one-sided crush on someone who doesn't reciprocate is less effective than improving yourself to attract those who do like you. Wouldn't you agree?