Another fascinating thing I learned from my roommate***

So this is what happens when boy meets girl...

CRITICAL STAGE STUDY
(tried, tested, and true!)

1. Denial / Defensiveness √ includes rise of feelings
a) denial to yourself
b) defensiveness
c) denial to others
d) lying

2. Nervousness / Anxiety
a) sleep disorders
b) food abnormalities
c) sharp intakes of breath and / or minor panic attacks
d) speech impairment

3. Over-analyzation
a) yes / no ???
b) stalker instincts arise / severe avoidance
c) positive / negative feedback
d) your movements and actions

4. Acceptance / Admittance
a) sneaky entry into conversation
b) out of denial
c) slow release of information
d) comfort level rises

5. Extreme Highs and Lows
a) happiness depends on person
b) severe mood swings
c) random outbursts of joy
* first personal, then public (occasionally a mix) *

6. Organization
a) “accidental” bump-ins
b) memorization of schedule
c) secret planning of events
d) drop all activities when interrupted
e) change plans at last minute and planning around person

7. THE TALK!
a) inevitable
b) leads to an extreme emotion
c) affects your mood, sleep habits, ability to function and life in general for weeks after
d) i) ends critical stage study
- see stage study part II (released 2004)
ii) start back at stage 1 with new potential
iii) begins new stage
- see V-R-T (Post-Critical Stage Study)
iv) possible continual subsequent talks

Disclaimer!
* possible to be in more than 1 stage at any given time *
* possible to skip and retreat stages, but important to complete eventually *
* if you think you’re not in a stage, you are in denial!! *
* only a guide, use with discretion *

NOTE:═ DO NOT GET STUCK IN STAGE ONE!═ DANGER!═ RELEASE YOURSELF!

***study conducted by the ladies of dorm 32 (2003-2004)