u/Hellbent0nheaven

This is my first time since my partner and I decided to explore polyamory that I have developed genuine feelings for someone else. I did not expect this to happen and I do not plan on acting on these feelings as it is highly unlikely this person is not monogamous. The feelings are overwhelming though, this is exactly how I felt when I first started dating my partner except I’m not even dating this person. My heart beats a million miles an hour when I think of them, I keep checking my socials for any interaction on posts, I get so giddy whenever they text. I crave any interaction from them so deeply. I just don’t know how to chill out and can use some tips on how to work through this crush. I worry that the intense emotions I’m feeling for this person will make me feel emotionally distant to my partner and that is the last thing I want to happen. I’ve looked at tips for dealing with NRE as I am very active in spaces like this but I haven’t seen any good advice on how to regulate an intense crush on someone when you are not actively dating them. Is it any different or is it the same?