How To Gain Confidence Around Guys
#15 Befriend His Friends
Get hip to his inner circle. Once you establish bonds with his friends, casual encounters with your crush will become less nerve-racking.
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Befriend His Friends
Get hip to his inner circle. Once you establish bonds with his friends, casual encounters with your crush will become less nerve-racking.
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Guys Like a Challenge
If you notice that your crush needs a little nudge, try playing hard to get. Most guys like a challenge, and you'll get to see just how crazy he really is for you!
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Connect Online
If your shyness gets the best of you, maybe face-to-face interactions are not the way to go at first. Consider interacting with your crush online—start up a chat or comment on something he likes to initiate an online connection that can lead to a more relaxed you if and when you finally face him.
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Pay Attention
Always pay close attention to the details of your conversations with your crush. Then the next time the two of you speak, try to drop in a few of those details from conversations past. You will gain both confidence and his respect.
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End the Suspense
As soon as you can, find out if he has a girlfriend. This will alleviate your anxiety if you know whether or not your crush is attached. Additionally, you will not waste your time and emotions trying to build a relationship that will not happen—at least for the time being.
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Dates Are Optional
No one likes rejection. Give your crush his space to ask you out when he's ready if he is interested. Besides, developing a great friendship is better than a rushed decision that may possibly end in disaster.
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Make Eye Contact
A guy wants to know that he is needed. What better way to show him than by giving him eye contact. When he's confident that he has your complete attention, he'll warm up to you and start giving you more of the attention you seek.
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A Nice Smile Goes A Long Way
A smile goes a long way. Nerves can make you forget to do this very simple and important thing. A smile shows a guy that you are friendly and open to whatever it is he has to say, especially if he hasn't made a first move yet.
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Socialize
Sometimes when a crush enters your life, everything else stops—you become preoccupied by all things him. Take some time to socialize more away from your crush to build support systems in a network of friends and associates. So when you do cross your crush's path again, he'll probably be impressed by how well you work a room in spite of his presence.
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Get Advice
Ask other guys, who are more experienced in these matters, for advice. Fathers, older brothers, other guy friends, etc. usually provide an insightful perspective on what males are looking for in a female. Be honest about your love interest, and you may be surprised by what guidance they give.
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Patience is a Virtue
If a guy is really into you, he'll eventually show you. Be patient with the courting process, and you will pick up on very important things about yourself and your crush that you wouldn't have noticed otherwise.
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Appearance Matters
When you look your best, you feel your best. Never hesitate to go that extra mile to look like a million bucks. You will likely capture attention and compliments from others which will surely boost your confidence around Mr. Right, who is sure to notice as well.
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Relax and Be Yourself
Nothing is more attractive than being yourself. Your guy will relax when he sees that you are relaxed and having a good time. This will also eliminate a lot of heartache in the long run. Besides, don't you want a guy to like you for who you are?
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Learn His Hobbies
If you are able to, ask his friends and family about what your love interest likes. If it's skateboarding, learn about the coolest new tricks and recommend some online videos. If it's music, talk about the fresh new artists in the genre he prefers.
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Do Something Terrific
Complete a task that his noteworthy. All that buzz will surely get around to your crush, whose interests will have piqued.
