STOP BLUSHING! DISCOVER THE SECRET OF STAYING COOL AROUND A CRUSH Whether he’s across the street, in the room or just mentioned in conversation, an encounter with your crush is sure to get you hot and bothered. But why do our crushes make us nervous and how can we keep our cool? The very thing you like about a guy can be the thing that makes you nervous. You admire qualities in him you think you lack. Don’t put him on a pedestal. Try to notice his faults too and remind yourself of your strengths. If you find yourself blushing like crazy or having a stuttering fit, regain your cool by concentrating on your breathing. Breathe in through your nose and out though your mouth and you’ll soon be back in control. Familiarity is the enemy of nerves. The more often you encounter your crush, the less flustered you will feel. If talking to him is too scary, practice flirting with boys you don’t fancy. Just don’t break any hearts. After all, you never know who has a crush on you! Crush nerves can stem from a fear that your feelings are written all over your face. All you can think about is how much you fancy him, so everyone else must be thinking that too right? Wrong! No one can work out who you fancy just by looking at you. Even if they could, they’d probably be too busy worrying about their own crushes to care.