Having a crush is honestly just one of the best feelings in the world.
Like, you might just think about them?
Show, not tell.
(Here are all thesigns a guy likes you, by the way.)
Compliments, compliments, compliments.
The point is to convey that you’re noticing him and specifically noticing his strengths, she says.
Ask him for help.
I’m dropping hints that I’m single…
Make like Kim K anddrop some hints!
Being flirty and suggestive can be a good way to show interest.
Let’s say hookups come up in a group conversation.
You could say something like ‘I wouldn’t mind hooking up with a hot guy.
Maybe someone _____ & _____.’
Insert his qualities in the blanks.
ensure you pick something he’ll understand refers to him.
Think ‘someone with a Ph.D. and a cute dog’ rather than ‘someone hot and funny.'"
If you need more flirting tips, we have awhole guide on how to flirt like a natural.
Use the power of touch.
“A big part of what differentiates platonic relationships from romantic ones is touch,” says Shannon.
Don’t use a lack of or presence of touch as your only gauge of how interested someone is.
Listen actively.
Get competitive.
“double-check you’re not pressuring them or making them feel uncomfortable,” says sex therapist Aliyah Moore.
Be aware of the signals that your crush sends out with their words and their body.
(Andread this if you think you’ve been “friend-zoned.")
How to tell a guy you like him over text.
Thank your crush for their honesty and have a quick discussion abouthow to move on.
Do you want to take some space for a bit?
Pretend that the conversation never happened?
Check in again after X weeks?
Only hang out in groups for a bit until the crush flames have died down?
“If the person needs some space, give it to them.
It’s important to respect their boundaries,” says Moore.
Throw yourself into something else and keep it moving along.
A new crush will be along sooner than you think.
FAQ:
How do you tell a guy you like him without getting rejected?
Unfortunately, declaring interest in someone always comes with a chance of rejection.
But that shouldn’t stop you.
Should I confess my feelings to him?
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
For reference, here aresigns of attractionyou can look out for versussigns he doesn’t want a relationship.
The takeaway.
So be bold and send that risky text today!
You never know where it might lead.
