ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lovestruck

Have you ever seen a movie or read a book where the two main characters really like each other and want to be together all the time? That's kind of what it means to be lovestruck! It's when you feel really strong feelings for someone and you can't stop thinking about them.

Imagine feeling like you're on a roller coaster ride all the time, with your stomach flipping and your heart beating fast whenever you see that special someone. You might feel shy or nervous around them, but also really happy and excited. All of these feelings are part of being lovestruck!

Sometimes people say that they have butterflies in their stomach when they're lovestruck. This means that they feel a fluttery, ticklish sensation in their belly when they're around the person they like. It's like there are a bunch of tiny butterflies flying around inside of them!

Being lovestruck can be a really special and wonderful feeling, but it's important to remember that it's just a feeling. It's okay to like someone a lot, but it's also important to treat them with kindness and respect. And who knows, maybe one day they'll feel lovestruck for you too!