Are they any different than when we were teenagers?
Are they just temporary feelings with no substance that quickly subside?
How do you know if it is reciprocated?
Do you keep it to yourself or share?

I am referring to both offline and online.

I don't think I've had a crush on anyone sense I was about 14. I think it's been replaced by lust. So yes, it is differant than when I was a teenager.

It does feel silly sometimes, but yes, definately different than when we were teenagers. Like lust, crushes pass, although a crush can turn into something substantial, lust rarely does. At our ages it's harder to know if it is actually being reciprocated as we are more social beings as adults than as teens, and whereas then we would maybe just act on our feelings without thinking what the outcome might be, now we think about rejection, embarrassment, hurt feelings, etc., which cause us to be more hesitant and cautious.

Usually with age comes wisdom... but not always!? :( yes, we can all develope crushes... it's only natural. but, if taken too far where it's not reciprocated especially when they or you are married or with a partner, can lead to all kinds of trouble... some people have a better check on their emotions than others. they can reign in their desire's and not let them take over. but, it's nice to have feelings for someone, but there's a fine line.... and you really shouldn't cross it unless invited to... only when you're single!? :)

Is doesn't matter what age you are - you'll still have those same feelins of love, lust, rejection, embarrassment, caution, etc... they'll always be with you! :) being an adult and not a spotty teenager should make you slightly more wary...? often it doesn't. it depends what your attitude is on the day! tomorrow you may wake up with a different perspective on things and want to take things further or not? we're only human... we make mistakes no matter what age we are. sometimes... huge one's? ;)

So, so true Indigo! We are more social beings as adults and some contact or interactions is due to jobs and such. We aren't in the live for the moment mode like when we were teenagers and a lot more factors play into it as adults.

This whole single/dating thing at this age is just different all together now isn't it?

Definitely more wary as an adult. I can usually bypass some of those feelings pretty well. Recognize it as temporary and move on. I can so relate to how the attitude is on the day and can change the next. So if it is consistent from day to day - does that equal an official "crush"?

Are they any different than when we were teenagers?

Umm, well we still have the same chemical reaction that happens physically, but hormonally weve changed a bit, and mentally how we handle it is different, but much is same.

Are they just temporary feelings with no substance that quickly subside?

I dont think so, its as exciting as you keep it, and make it.
How do you know if it is reciprocated?

You know if its reciprocated by speaking to the other person, and by theure reaction to you, and body language.

Do you keep it to yourself or share?

I keep it to myself until I feel cofortable talking about it, and am more sure that the other person is interested.

I am referring to both offline and online