0:00:09 > 0:00:12Hi, Lifebabblers. Today, we're babbling about something
0:00:12 > 0:00:13which can be super exciting
0:00:13 > 0:00:17and super awkward - having a crush on someone.
0:00:18 > 0:00:21As we grow up, our body changes and so do our feelings.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24We can experience all sorts of new feelings and sometimes
0:00:24 > 0:00:27they can be confusing or a bit overwhelming.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30A crush is when you have strong feelings for another person.
0:00:30 > 0:00:32You really like them, much more than a friend.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35You might think about them a lot or want to see them all the time.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Although you might find it hard to tell them that.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40A crush can feel really intense,
0:00:40 > 0:00:43but it's normal to have those feelings as we get older.
0:00:43 > 0:00:44Just enjoy it.
0:00:44 > 0:00:45PHONE RINGS
0:00:45 > 0:00:49When I saw my crush, my face would go really, really red.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51I began to worry about, like,
0:00:51 > 0:00:53saying the wrong thing and the right thing.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56I'd be scared and, like, awkward and feel nervous.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00I learnt to just be myself and that it's normal to feel this way.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04Crushes.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06No, the other kind.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10No, like the fancying kind.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Yes, exactly. How are you supposed to handle that?
0:01:13 > 0:01:17One day, you're totally fine, doing your own thing, the next, bam!
0:01:17 > 0:01:21Someone amazing comes along and suddenly your feelings are
0:01:21 > 0:01:25all over the place and you're excited and nervous and giddy
0:01:25 > 0:01:31and embarrassed and all at the same time. It's like... I don't know.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34Exactly!
0:01:35 > 0:01:37If you do tell someone you like them,
0:01:37 > 0:01:39then you probably hope they feel the same way,
0:01:39 > 0:01:43but if they don't, that's how they feel, it's not about you.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47You might feel sad or embarrassed or even angry,
0:01:47 > 0:01:49but over time those feelings will fade.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53Sometimes you might have crushes on people you could never have a
0:01:53 > 0:01:56relationship with in real life,
0:01:56 > 0:01:59like a pop star, a sports coach or a teacher.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01It's normal to have feelings like this,
0:02:01 > 0:02:05but it's important to recognise that it's a crush.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09If your crush is a grown-up, they should never encourage you.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13When things don't work out how you planned,
0:02:13 > 0:02:16It's really hard to understand.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18A person you hoped would really care doesn't feel the same
0:02:18 > 0:02:20And it's just not fair.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22Hurt and sadness last a while,
0:02:22 > 0:02:24But then they fade and you start to smile.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26Disappointment goes and you feel brand-new.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28You might not believe it, but it's true.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33# I think I've got a crush
0:02:36 > 0:02:39# I don't know if I should tell them
0:02:39 > 0:02:42# All I know is I really like them
0:02:42 > 0:02:45# I think I'll just tell my best friend
0:02:45 > 0:02:50# It's an odd feeling but it's so exciting...
0:02:53 > 0:02:56# ..I've got a crush. #
0:02:56 > 0:02:58PHONE RINGS
0:02:58 > 0:03:01I once had a crush on a boy I worked on a show with,
0:03:01 > 0:03:04so I felt really, really nervous around him.
0:03:04 > 0:03:05When the show was over,
0:03:05 > 0:03:09he didn't talk to me any more and I was really sad.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12I hadn't seen him in quite a while, so I got over him quite quickly.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16I can't remember a time in school when I didn't have
0:03:16 > 0:03:19a crush on someone. Not that I ever really acted on any of them,
0:03:19 > 0:03:20it was just fun.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22You need to realise that just because you have
0:03:22 > 0:03:25a crush on someone doesn't mean that they are obliged to like you back,
0:03:25 > 0:03:29so you might need to prepare for some heartbreak occasionally.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32Even though it can get awkward if you find out that someone
0:03:32 > 0:03:35has a crush on you and you don't feel the same way about them,
0:03:35 > 0:03:37always be kind, let them down gently.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39There's no need to be mean.
0:03:39 > 0:03:40That's all for this Lifebabble.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44For more info on crushes, friendships and loads more,
0:03:44 > 0:03:45check out the CBBC website.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48However you're feeling, keep babbling.