I'm not going to say that this is normal; because if it is a legitimate crush (romantic/sexual) towards a child who likely hasn't hit puberty, you should probably seek some sort of help, because, no, that is far from normal.
However, you may be labeling this as something it is indeed not.
When women reach adulthood, or even sometimes puberty; they may take an affinity to children/ a child that they see as vulnerable and in need of a parent. In other words, it may just be motherly love; and you're confusing it for a romantic feeling when it isn't. Right now, it seems as though you only crave platonic affection- which is they key.
DO NOT attempt to initiate anything more of a relationship with this boy, do not experiment with touching him inappropriately, do not let on that your feelings may be romantic. It's illegal, and traumatizing, in his case. If you do feel the urges to do this, avoid contact.
Is it normal that I'm 18 and I have a slight crush on a 10 year old?
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I'm not going to say that this is normal; because if it is a legitimate crush (romantic/sexual) towards a child who likely hasn't hit puberty, you should probably seek some sort of help, because, no, that is far from normal.
However, you may be labeling this as something it is indeed not.
When women reach adulthood, or even sometimes puberty; they may take an affinity to children/ a child that they see as vulnerable and in need of a parent. In other words, it may just be motherly love; and you're confusing it for a romantic feeling when it isn't. Right now, it seems as though you only crave platonic affection- which is they key.
DO NOT attempt to initiate anything more of a relationship with this boy, do not experiment with touching him inappropriately, do not let on that your feelings may be romantic. It's illegal, and traumatizing, in his case. If you do feel the urges to do this, avoid contact.