This sounds like a really special connection, and it makes sense that it feels big. When you find someone you really like, it can feel exciting and a bit all-consuming, like you just want to be around them all the time. That can happen in close friendships, and it can also be the start of a crush. Both are completely okay.
You don’t need to figure out exactly what it is right now. You can take your time, notice how you feel, and just enjoy being around someone who makes you feel good.
Nothing about this is weird or wrong — it just means you’ve found someone who matters to you. Just remember to also check that you aren’t crossing a boundary for her – is she happy to be spending lots of time with you too?
If this is something that keeps bothering you it would be a good idea to talk to a trusted adult, to help make sense of your feelings.
This is a really good question and you’re not the only one who feels this. Sometimes your brain is like “I’m fine,” but your body is like “umm… we are actually not fine,” and then the tears just show up out of nowhere.
Our bodies can hold onto feelings without us even realising. You might not feel sad in your head, but your body is still processing things underneath. Crying can be your body’s way of letting some of that out, even if there’s no clear reason. That “sick” feeling can happen too. Emotions don’t just sit in your brain, they show up in your body — like a tight chest, a weird stomach feeling, or just feeling a bit off.
If it’s happening a lot or it’s worrying you, it’s a really good idea to talk to someone you trust. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. You can also reach out to Kids Helpline anytime on 1800 55 1800 or at kidshelpline.com.au — they’re really kind and good at helping you make sense of what’s going on.
Being liked feels good. Like… of course it does. It makes you feel noticed and important, even if you don’t actually like them back.
That doesn’t make you mean, it just makes you human. Even adults sometimes feel like this.
The only tricky part is you can’t force feelings, yours or theirs. So, if they do like you and you don’t feel the same, the kindest thing you can do is be honest. It might feel a bit awkward, but it’s still the right thing to do.
Friendships run on trust and respect. When someone repeatedly disrespects their friends – like gossiping, embarrassing them, ignoring boundaries, or treating them like a backup option – it slowly damages the relationship.
Sometimes people talk it out and fix things. But sometimes people realise the friendship isn’t giving good vibes anymore and they step back.
Respect isn’t just about being “nice”. It’s about showing your friends that their feelings and boundaries actually matter.
