Why Crushes are So Painful

Crushes are a fascinating aspect of human life. They have a tendency to reduce even the most rational person to a neurotic mess. But what exactly is it that makes a crush so powerful and so painful, and why do we get them? Well, this question is explored in detail in Stendhal's magnificent book On Love. And we will explore this very topic in this video.

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00:00 A Touch of Irrationalism
01:43 Crystallisation and Fantasy
08:24 Love's Labour's Lost (and Won)
15:09 Identity, Vanity, and Ego
21:26 Dignifying the Crush