Healthy celebrity crushes have their benefits. Psychotherapist Jason Ward tells us that they can offer “a way to test, desire, longing, and connection.” Humans are always looking to relate and have a tendency to affiliate. As an only child, I grew up very independent. I often found my comfort and entertainment in fictional characters and celebrities that I saw on television. I can’t help but wonder if my desire to fit in has played a role in my long list of celebrity crushes. During my childhood, I was convinced that Corbin Bleu, Avan Jogia, and Nick Jonas were simultaneously competing for my affection. At a young age, these crushes can help you shape your identity, provide belonging and increase self-esteem as you develop relationships in real life.
However, we can not neglect that attractiveness is definitely a factor in celebrity crushes. To be honest, I was feeling some type of way after I saw Timothee Chalamet defile a peach in Call Me By Your Name. Yet, this attractiveness can go beyond physical features. Dr.Greenwood states that many of us identify qualities, such as “kindness, authenticity and humility” as top reasons for our celebrity crushes. We tend to gravitate toward celebrities who reflect our own values, interests, and aspirations. Do you ever feel like your celebrity crush is just like you in some aspects? I do see how this can be true because I adore my celebrity crushes and often strive to be like them. Call me crazy, but I think Doja Cat and I would be great friends. The problem is that we are making these judgments based on who we think these celebrities are and then we often hold others up to these imaginary standards. I’m aware that someone who has the qualities and attractiveness of the members of BTS does not exist on this planet. I choose to believe that these high standards are the reason why I am single.
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