Have you ever experienced a teenage crush that gripped you so tightly that you were unable to let the romanticized vision of your first love? That old tale of butterflies in the stomach, incessant thoughts of that someone special, and the hope of a happily-ever-after is all too common. Although the strength of such feelings can seem overwhelming at the time, teenage crushes are typically more about infatuation than a genuine, long-lasting bond. It makes sense that as we mature into maturity, our romantic relationships and attitudes on love would change as well. The days of daydreaming nonstop and yearning for that unreachable object of our adoration are long gone.

Rather, we must develop a more nuanced, mature understanding of what it means to create gratifying, meaningful relationships with other people.

With this book, we'll set out on a life-changing path that will help us let go of our childhood crushes and embrace the abundant opportunities that come with mature connection. With a combination of scientifically supported observations, realistic personal stories, and helpful advice, this book will provide you the means to see past the romantic illusions of first love and create relationships based on mutual respect, understanding, and values.

Maybe you can't fully commit to new relationships because you have a part of you that is still stuck in the past, or maybe you find yourself plagued by the memory of your high school sweetheart. Alternatively, perhaps you've come to a stage in your life where you're prepared to let go of the fantasy of your boyhood crush and make something more lasting and true. This book will be your reliable travel companion, assisting you in finding a more satisfying and gratifying route in matters of the heart, no matter where you are on your journey.