Attracting someone can be a dream, but it can also be nightmare. Movies portray it as an effortless process where two people are naturally drawn together, but in reality, it doesn’t always feel like that. For the most part, there are a lot of nerves and worry involved – A LOT of worry. But fear not, we’re here to help! Below you’ll find guides, books, and other resources to accompany you on your quest to secure long-lasting love… or maybe just that first date.

So, you can’t stop thinking about someone. You’ve spent an embarrassing amount of time stalking their social media, and when you do actually talk to them you feel like your heart is gonna explode. Congratulations, you have a crush.

What the hell do you do next? Well, a good place to start is to ask yourself: do you actually find the other person attractive? Like, really. So often we worry if they’ll find us attractive, that we don’t stop to wonder if we truly find them attractive. Focusing on what a person could potentially bring to a relationship, and analysing if these are things you also value, is a great to strike a path when you’ve got a crush. It will allow you to have some level of agency in a situation where you may otherwise feel powerless. We can also easily get caught up in the looks of our crush instead of who they actually are, remember you could just be liking the idea of them instead of the real them.

The exciting news – people find you attractive! The trick is to show your most attractive self - the self that people closest to you know well. Generally, this is when you are comfortable, relaxed and calm. The most genuine you. It’s tricky, as staying calm and relaxed around your crush when your heart is beating a million miles an hour can sometimes seem impossible!

Before we get too carried away, we must acknowledge a sad reality: not everyone is going to find you attractive. Even though rejection happens to everyone, not just you, it can be painful dealing with it. Remember that you’d rather be with someone who appreciates your authentic self.

Physical attraction can play a large part in whether we feel a ‘spark’ with someone, however, there is research that shows that our energy and how we carry ourselves makes a much more meaningful and long-lasting impression on others.

In other words, when it comes to attracting someone you’re crushing on, being comfortable and self-loving might just be the most thing important we can do. That may sound easier said than done, but seriously, if you view yourself as worthy of love and accept your own flaws, chances are someone else will too. It’s normal to feel like you must change to fulfill someone else’s expectations, but long and healthy relationships form when we start to accept ourselves. It might be hard, but it is a good place to start.

  If you're still feeling confused and filled with longing tinged despair, maybe try out some of the resources below.They might just help.

  Good luck.