Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-31492005-20180306150245/@comment-31338621-20180506065200

I think Sakura had more than just a crush on Sasuke in part 1, she was seemed pretty desperate when Sasuke was leaving. Kishi definitely didn't sufficiently develop their relationship, for her to develop such strong feelings, for it to be understandable.

Sakura may have actually loved Sasuke, but it was without a doubt an unhealthy type of love, like obsessive love or limerence.