I can't quite discern exactly at what "level" DD's feelings are, only that they are not age-typical in the sense of being super-silly giggly crush. She interacted very intelligently and at length with the boy she likes--they had long conversations, which she does not do with 90% of boys her age. She did not act silly or flirty. However, she has been known to write dramatic, intense love lyrics and poems. Since age 8, actually!
She does everything with intensity, so I don't know why this would be any different. But still.
