The Drama for a Crush… Hard to Keep Up

They say, “Everything is fair in love and war.” That’s why people often go to great lengths to impress their crush—trying different tricks, pretending to be someone they’re not, and putting on acts just to win attention. From lies to roleplay, nothing feels too much when it comes to love.

Falling in love or having a crush is natural. But many of us take it too seriously and start changing ourselves just to impress the other person. While these efforts may seem cute at first, they often leave behind regret later.

Let’s look at some common “acts” people put up for a crush and the truth behind them:

Agreeing to Everything
Always saying “yes” to whatever your crush says may look supportive at first. But hiding your own thoughts erases your identity. A healthy relationship needs both to share their opinions—not one turning into a mirror of the other.

Acting Rich
Many try to project an image of being successful and wealthy—lavish dinners, branded clothes, latest gadgets. These might impress temporarily, but they can’t hide your true lifestyle. Values and character build stronger bonds than money.

Crossing Boundaries
Doing things you don’t like just because your crush wants them means losing self-respect. Boundaries are the foundation of individuality. Ignoring them only makes you lose your identity.

The Mask of Perfection
Putting on the “I’m perfect” mask is very common. It may work in the beginning, but flaws are part of being human. Hiding them only weakens trust. No relationship survives without authenticity.

Sacrificing Core Values
Your principles—honesty, family values, personal goals—are your backbone. If you give them up for someone else, you’re left empty. A relationship should respect your values, not demand you to abandon them.

Trying to impress someone you love isn’t wrong. But nothing is more attractive than authenticity. Show who you really are and what you truly believe in.

Because fake charm may impress for a moment, but honesty wins for a lifetime.