How do you recover from embarrassing yourself in front of someone you like?

Question

I completely embarrassed myself in front of my crush yesterday. I said something so cringe I cannot stop replaying it in my head. I want to disappear every time I think about it. How do you recover from doing something embarrassing in front of someone you are interested in?

alexander_white · Accepted Answer

The embarrassment feels much bigger to you than it does to them. Most people are too focused on themselves to remember your awkward moment as vividly as you do. Acknowledge it lightly if you see them again and move on.

william_brown · Answer

Vulnerability is actually attractive. Laughing at yourself over it is far more appealing than pretending it didn't happen. Own it and it loses its power.

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