90 Journal Prompts for Crushes (Discover Your True Feelings)

Crushing on someone can turn even the most simple days into a rollercoaster of emotions, right? You might find yourself smiling for no reason or getting butterflies when you see a certain someone. I totally get it; it’s really tough when you are not even sure what your heart is trying to say!

But here’s the real deal: Writing in a journal can help you figure all of this out and maybe even make some decisions.

These prompts will help you understand what you’re feeling, think about what you want, and even build a little confidence. You might just find clarity that’s as refreshing as your crush’s smile.

Understanding Your Feelings

1. When you think about your crush, which emotions feel most overwhelming?
2. Describe the moment you realized you had feelings for your crush. What were you doing?
3. Can you recall a time when your crush made you smile? What happened?
4. What physical sensations do you experience when you see or think about your crush?
5. If you could choose one song that encapsulates your feelings for your crush, what would it be?
6. How do your feelings for your crush affect your daily mood?
7. Reflect on why your crush might be attracting you so much. Is it their personality, looks, the way they make you feel, or something else?
8. “Being around my crush makes me feel…”
9. Reflect on how your feelings for your crush have changed over time.
10. What does having a crush teach you about yourself and your feelings?

Expressing Your Emotions

1. What are the three things you wish you could tell your crush but haven’t?
2. If you could send an anonymous note to your crush, what would it say?
3. Write a poem or a short story expressing your feelings for your crush.
4. Describe how you express (or hide) your emotions when your crush is around.
5. List all the things you’d want your crush to know about your feelings.
6. How do you think revealing your feelings might change your relationship with your crush?
7. Reflect on a time you felt jealous because of your crush. How did it feel, and why?
8. How do you think your crush would feel if they knew your true feelings?
9. Create a “pros and cons” list about sharing your feelings with your crush.
10. “The hardest part about having a crush on someone is…”

Dealing with the What-ifs

1. What if your crush doesn’t feel the same way? How would you handle that?
2. If your crush knew how you felt, what do you think would be their first reaction?
3. What are the best and worst scenarios you imagine could happen with your crush?
4. List all the “what-ifs” that cross your mind when you think of confessing to your crush.
5. How would you cope if you had to continue seeing your crush regularly after a confession?
6. What if your crush started dating someone else? Write down your immediate thoughts.
7. “If I never reveal my feelings to my crush, I will always wonder…”
8. What are some ways you can prepare yourself for any outcome with your crush?
9. What if your crush is already aware of your feelings? How does this change your approach?
10. Consider what might happen if you never had this crush. How might things be different?

Handling Social Interactions

1. How does your behavior change when you’re around your crush?
2. “When I see my crush, the first thing I do is…”
3. Discuss a time when you had an awkward moment with your crush. What would you do differently?
4. How do you balance your interactions with your crush and with your other friends?
5. If you could have any conversation with your crush, what would it be about?
6. What role do your friends play in your crush situation? Do they give you advice?
7. How do you maintain your composure if you’re feeling nervous around your crush?
8. How do you think your crush perceives you during group interactions?
9. If you could get advice from someone who’s been in a similar situation, what would you ask?
10. How do you manage jealousy or discomfort when your crush talks to others?

Making Decisions

1. If you decided to reveal your feelings, how would you prepare for that conversation?
2. List three possible outcomes of expressing your feelings to your crush.
3. Consider a time when making a decision was difficult. How might that experience help you now?
4. What are the best and worst-case scenarios that you can think of after you reveal your feelings?
5. Decide on the best setting for a conversation with your crush. What makes it perfect?
6. If you chose not to pursue your crush any further, what would be your next steps in moving on?
7. How will you decide the “right timing” to talk about your feelings?
8. What actions would make you feel most empowered in this situation?
9. How would you prepare yourself for rejection from your crush?
10. Think about your long-term happiness. How does your crush fit into it?

Thinking About the Future

1. Where do you see your relationship with your crush going in the next year?
2. Five years from now, how do you think you’ll remember your current feelings?
3. Write a letter to your future self about your hopes concerning your crush.
4. If you and your crush started dating, what are your biggest hopes and fears?
5. What personal goals do you have that might be influenced by your relationship status?
6. How do your long-term aspirations align with your feelings for your crush?
7. Predict how your interactions might change if you and your crush became closer.
8. What future scenarios scare you the most about your crush situation, and why?
9. How might your feelings for your crush evolve over time?
10. Explore the idea of your crush becoming one of your closest friends instead of a romantic partner.

Reflecting on Past Crushes

1. Compare your current crush to your first crush. What has changed in your feelings and behaviors?
2. Think about a past crush you moved on from and how you did it.
3. How have your methods of coping with crushes evolved over time?
4. Discuss how past relationships have influenced your current views on love and attraction.
5. What advice would you give your younger self about handling crushes?
6. Reflect on a past crush that you now view differently. What changed your perspective?
7. List the common traits among your past crushes. What patterns do you notice?
8. Recall a crush that helped you grow in unexpected ways. What did you learn?
9. How do your past crushes shape your expectations for future romantic interactions?
10. How have your views on what you want in a partner changed over time?

Building Your Confidence

1. How does having a crush make you feel about yourself?
2. “I feel my best when…”
3. List five things you love about yourself.
4. Reflect on a compliment you received that boosted your confidence. How did it make you feel?
5. Write about a time you felt confident interacting with your crush. What factors contributed to that?
6. How can you use your interactions with your crush to boost your self-esteem?
7. What self-improvement steps can you take that would make you feel more confident around your crush?
8. Share an affirmation that could help you feel more self-assured when dealing with your crush.
9. Share a fear or insecurity regarding your crush and how you plan to overcome it.
10. Discuss how overcoming challenges in your crush situation has made you stronger.

Impact on Your Self-Image

1. How has having a crush affected the way you see yourself?
2. “Because of my crush, I feel…”
3. Write about an interaction with your crush that left you feeling good about yourself.
4. How would your self-esteem be affected if your crush reciprocated your feelings?
5. In what ways do you think you might be idealizing your crush, and how does that reflect on your self-esteem?
6. How do you maintain a balance between your self-worth and your feelings for someone else?
7. If you feel overlooked by your crush, how do you reassure yourself of your own value?
8. Explore how attraction to someone can sometimes mirror the qualities you value in yourself.
9. Describe an aspect of your personality that you believe your crush brings out in you.
10. Share ways in which your crush has unintentionally helped you grow as a person.

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Final Thoughts

I strongly believe that taking time for self-reflection through these prompts can be both fun and enlightening. You might discover not just hidden feelings but also strengthen your confidence in expressing yourself.

It’s okay to feel a mix of emotions—excitement, nervousness, and confusion. Writing them down can help you find clarity and even give you a sense of relief. Take your time with each prompt, be honest with yourself, and write your thoughts whenever you are ready!