Today's question comes from Valerie via Instagram:
I have a random question. This morning I was doing some overthinking (as per usual) and I remembered an episode where you discussed that when you were interested in someone you’d stare at them. I always thought I was the only one who did this and I was wondering what steps you might’ve taken to overcome this?
I answer Valerie's question in my typical roundabout way, first delving into why we may find it hard to stop staring at a crush, what makes staring so irresistible in the first place, and then tips on how to stop. I incorporate, as always, my autistic, neurodivergent perspective on this topic.
Resources
- Love, Actually: The science behind lust, attraction, and companionship (Harvard)
- What the ADHD Brain Wants, And Why (Dr. Ellen Littman)
- Blinded By Love: The Neuroscience of Crushes, Obsessions, and Rejection (Julia Ravey Science)
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