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• Physical attractiveness: You will find that it is easier to immediately like someone who

looks good.

• Reciprocation: Sometimes, even if we don’t like someone too much, but find out that they like
us, it can suddenly make them seem very attractive.

• Social and other media influences: Being surrounded by the idea of people falling in love,
seeing their happy pictures, watching movies that promote the idea of romantic love, and
reading books that glorify love can all influence your mind.

• Hormonal changes: During adolescence, there are many hormonal changes in the body which
make a person more aware of the opposite sex and lead to attractions.

Getting involved with the right person can be a wonderful experience for both individuals, as it can be a
source of support, fun, and shared experiences. However, being involved with the wrong person can prove
to be a disaster for any individual and also become too complicated to handle. It can lead to:

• Heartbreak: It is common for feelings to not be reciprocated or only reciprocated for some
time and then fade out. This can be a shock and lead to a sense of loss.

• Loss of confidence and self-esteem: Not being liked by someone you consider very special
can lead to self-doubt. An individual may start to feel unattractive or unworthy of attraction.

• Feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression: A prolonged sadness over a one-sided attraction
can lead someone to get depressed and start fearing that no one will ever like him/her.

• Loss of focus in studies and other activities: When most of your attention and energy is
going into one person or relationship, it is normal that you will not be able to focus on studies
and other activities.

• Physical harm: A person may innocently get into an abusive relationship with an older person
which can have serious consequences.

FOCUS TASK

Here is an interesting exercise for you. Say the listed words out loud and write the name of the first person
whose image comes to your mind:

Attraction: _______________________________

Crush: _______________________________

Affection: _______________________________

Forever: _______________________________

Favourite: _______________________________

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