Boys Are Not Everything

Every high school girl knows someone who's obsessed with boys; whether it be themselves or their best friends. Teenage girls' lives revolve around their social media, friends, and boys; all these elements intertwine in some way that makes up their dramatic lives. All of this could eventually lead to an obsession that is very unhealthy for a teenage girl.
Teenage girls naturally want to feel loved and like they belong somewhere. This is why girls are constantly on the prowl for a boyfriend. They want to feel as if they're wanted. They see all these cute celebrity couples in magazines and on TV and want to be them. They want what they have. All this talk of cute relationships can lead some ladies into an obsession. They want it so desperately that they will do anything in their power to get it. If that means lying to their friends and family, then so be it. This kind of obsession can blind a girl from what she truly wants. It can also prevent her from knowing right from wrong and interfere with her better judgment. She becomes so wrapped up in boy world that she forgets what's going on around her. Most girls go through a phase similar to this one. If you don't come out of this phase, then it's become an obsession.
If you or a friend is guilty of being a little boy crazed, here are some signs. Constantly talking about boys, you can't seem to concentrate on anything besides boys or what boy likes you, you go out of your way to see a boy, or even if you blow your friends off for something remotely related to a guy. There are many more signs, but these are just a list of the most prominent ones you'll see.
If you know of someone with these symptoms, try to confront them because they probably have no idea they have a problem. If this is you and someone's trying to help you change your ways, let them. Don't shut them out, saying they don't know what they're talking about. All they're trying to do is help because that's what friends are for. Being boy crazy is a serious problem and should be addressed as soon as possible. The longer you're under a boy's spell, the more at risk of getting hurt you are. Plus boys will come and go, but beat friends will be there for you through everything no matter what. For more signs, follow this link.
There are multiple ways to get over a boy crazy obsession. Try hanging out with only your girl friends for awhile. It's ok if some of those close friends are boys, but don't focus all your attention on boys that you would want to date someday. Delete all those all texts from previous boys that you were obsessed with. Try to rid yourself of everything boyfriend related. If you can't part with some old pictures or stuffed animals from an old boyfriend, put them away. Don't throw out everything because some things are great keep sakes to remind you of those good old times, once your done with the whole obsession thing of course.
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