1. Remember that you are a normal, complete person all on your own, and that you don't need a boy to be happy. If you're not happy with yourself, adding a boy to the equation may be a temporary distractor, but the issues you were trying to fix will start working their way into your relationship. With that disclaimer, here are some ideas:
2. Talk to him!
3. Try to keep yourself well-groomed. Don't put in too much effort (most guys get uncomfortable when they never see you mussed up at all- it makes them feel like you can't let your guard down around them, and also makes them wonder what all that makeup is hiding), but do the normal stuff: bathe daily, brush your teeth, use deodorant, keep your hair decent (it doesn't have to be perfect all the time- messy ponytails are cute), take care of your skin. Too much makeup is never good. and if you wear foundation, make sure to blend it in at the edges! Foundation lines are not flattering on anyone!
4. Pay attention to what you wear- obviously avoid wrinkled, stained, or dirty clothes. You never know who you're going to meet when you leave the house. Don't wear something short or low-cut just to get attention- it usually attracts the wrong type of guy.
5. Be yourself. Don't try to pretend to be into activities that you aren't or give up your hobbies for a boy. The boy most likely won't last. If he's into something that sounds interesting, you can look it up and learn more about it, but if it doesn't interest you, don't lie about it. He'll figure it out eventually and realize you lied- never a good thing.
6. Remember the following points for talking to him:
* Be friendly and conversational. If you're shy, don't panic about it. You might say a few awkward things, but he'll probably forget they were awkward, and it's better than wishing you had talked to him.
* Don't make him feel "weird" around you. If he seems really unconversational or he seems uncomfortable, back off. He may just have been caught in a weird mood, or he may think you're coming on too strong. Once you've been friendly and conversational, give him a chance to initiate conversation.
* Have faith in yourself.
* Never let him put you down. If he's totally kidding and you can tell, that's ok. If he's at all hurtful, though, he's not worth it.
* Try to keep phone conversations short -- either keep his attention or get off the phone (don't just sit there and sigh).
7. Create situations where you can be close to him. Stand next to him in the lunch line, or sit next to him in study hall.
8. Catch his attention. Compliment him subtly and genuinely. If you like his hair, tell him it looks nice. Tell him "Hi" when you see him in the hall. Ask him questions about classes you're in.
9. Stand where you'll be noticed. Don't hunch your shoulders, slouch, or wear a pair of shoes that hurt your feet so much you can't stand to stand. Move around a little, talk with people near you, but if you want to be in a position to choose who you want to meet, never sit down. Stand smack dab in the middle of the crowd.
10. Be aware of your body language. Body language is everything. Smile a lot, look people in the eyes, and when you see someone you are interested in, tilt your head, drop your eyes, and then look back at him. This may sound contrived, but it helps to know what subliminal messages are being sent by your actions. Apparently, giving your hair a slight flip is also an attraction signal, as well as stroking the inside of your arm or your neck. If a man is standing across the room, this is one way to let him know that you would be interested in talking to him.
11. Have a positive attitude toward yourself. Don't always be saying "I'm fat," "I hate my hair," or things like that. Negativity pushes others away, and it lowers your self-esteem. You can take the effort to be healthier, but don't go overboard. You notice more of your "flaws" than anyone else does. As my very wise friend once said, "talents make us special. Flaws make us people."
12. Try to keep the fact that you like him a relative secret. There's nothing more annoying to a guy than a whole bunch of "some girl's" friends secretly telling him she likes him.
Tips
* Show a little interest in him, but not too much. You don't want to scare him off. Just make him feel liked, but make sure he sees that your life doesn't revolve around him and him alone. It can be easy to become obsessed with a guy who seems like "the one..." It's fine to have guys as part of your life - just don't make them the only part.
* Eat a decent meal in front of him and enjoy it; this shows him that you're not some stupid diet addict and are in good shape because of healthy eating and the right amount of exercise.
* Have good hygiene. Brush your teeth, Comb your hair-- all those things mama bugged you about as a kid are things your gonna want to do now. Wearing Deodorant, Shaving your legs and underarms, and wearing scented sprays or lotions are things that can make you feel more attractive; and feeling attractive makes you appear more attractive. Always remember, though, that if doing something makes you uncomfortable, it probably wont help you feel very good about yourself.
* Consider becoming friends with him first; he will see how great of a person you are and want the relationship to progress to another level.
* Think about what guys find attractive. Sure, you may love those Ugg boots, but most guys don't.
* Don't avoid physical contact with him. Let your arm brush his as you pass in the hall, touch his arm when he makes you laugh, touch his shoulder gently to get his attention. Showing that you are comfortable around him will allow him the chance to feel more comfortable about asking you out.
* Biting your lip or licking your lips lightly while standing close to him and talking will make him think of kissing you.
* Drink through a straw -- guys like that.
* Use his name. Don't just say hi, say "Hey, Mark."
* Don't show off.
* Play with your hair around him.
* Call or IM him, but not too often.
* Find out what you can about him before even trying to talk to him. This way, you know you'll have something to talk about. Ask others about his interests, and be sure to know if he already has a girlfriend!
* Only flirt with one guy at a time. If not, he won't know you like him. Also, don't talk about your ex-boyfriend a lot -- he'll think you aren't over him.
* Remember the last guy you liked? Yes, that guy who was soooo awesome, that is until you realized that he was (insert flaw) and wasn't so awesome anymore. Moral of this story: just go for it, because soon you're going to end up finding something wrong with him and not liking him anymore anyways, so even if you fail it's short-term until you find some other "perfect" guy.
Warnings
* Do not: do something that makes you feel uncomfortable. It's okay to step outside your comfort zone a little to talk to him, but if it just feels wrong, you can always stop.
* Don't act ditzy. It gets old really fast.
* Don't conform just to fit in. be an individual (but don't wear bizarre things or act radical just to get attention for being unique).
* Don't play hard to get, but don't be "easy" either.
* Don not make up stories to get him. He will eventually find out you were lying.
* Dont' do this to more than one guy at a time. It's not worth it.
* This doesn't guarantee the boy will be interested in you, but don't sweat it.
* Males have the power to break hearts, so be prepared!
* Another girl may be interested in him, too. Don't be catty; talking trash about her only makes you look bad.
* Know when to stop liking him. If he is mean or rude or makes you feel uncomfortable, he's not for you.
* Make sure he hasn't cheated, or teased his former girlfriends. Ask his friends.
* See the reminder at the top. You are wonderful, no matter who you are. We all have different qualities, and if he doesn't appreciate yours, there will be other people who do.
* Sometimes guys get annoyed by girls who like to attract attention.
* Do not wear a short skirt every day or your crush will get the wrong idea! If you spot him looking at your breasts for more than 3 seconds, then you know he's interested! But be weary, if your wearing a low cut top, maybe he's looking there for the wrong reasons. Don't let him do something that compromises your morals.
* Do not wear too much lipgloss, lipgloss is gross when it is over-applied. If your crush can smell your lipgloss before he can see you, that's bad. The naked lip can be very attractive to most guys, do not underestimate the power of not putting on lipgloss or other makeup for that matter.
* There is a very fine line between being attractive to one guy and appearing to be a general slut. Be very careful that you don't come off as the latter, because most guys avoid longterm relationships with what they think might be someone a little too slutty. So unless you want a one-night stand, beware of coming across as too slutty.
2006-08-25 11:27:03
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