How to Get Boys to Like You
#15 Make it clear you're available.
Wearing a "single bracelet" will do the trick and they're stylish. He's not going to hit on you if he thinks you're taken. If you have a Facebook account, make sure your status is set as single. If you don't want to wear the bracelet or he doesn't see your Facebook, make it obvious in other subtle ways, such as hanging out with your girlfriends a lot, dropping subtle hints about not knowing who to go with to an event, etc.
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Like yourself.
You've got to show this person how awesome you are, but first you need to know how awesome you are. Build up your self confidence if it's sorely lacking. Now, this doesn't mean you have to be loud, boisterous, arrogant, chatty, or forward. It just means getting to a place where you feel comfortable in your own skin. You can be secure, sweet and humble all at the same time. Guys like confident, interesting girls who lead their own lives. The only guys who like insecure girls are the ones who are insecure themselves and want to dominate or control another human being. And who wants to be with a guy who wants a girl to feel bad about herself or who wants to tell you how to be all the time? That's not healthy, and you deserve much better.
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Make it clear you're available.
Wearing a "single bracelet" will do the trick and they're stylish. He's not going to hit on you if he thinks you're taken. If you have a Facebook account, make sure your status is set as single. If you don't want to wear the bracelet or he doesn't see your Facebook, make it obvious in other subtle ways, such as hanging out with your girlfriends a lot, dropping subtle hints about not knowing who to go with to an event, etc.
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Get his attention.
He can't fancy you if he doesn't know you exist. If you haven't caught his eye yet, then get him to notice you. Make sure you show a little interest and drop small hints that you like him. Most guys won't ask you out because they're afraid of getting shot down. You've got to walk before you run, right? Say "Hi". Say "Good-bye". Wave. When he reciprocates, is when you know he notices you. Introduce yourself somehow and make conversation. Take an interest in who he is––what he likes, where he's coming from, where he wants to go––and show him who you are, too. While some guys don't like to talk that much, it's nearly impossible for someone to like you if he doesn't get to know you, unless he "likes" you for all the wrong reasons.
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Crack a joke.
Having a good sense of humor makes everything better. That doesn't mean you should be a giggling fool, laughing at everything that crosses your path. Express your sense of humor in your own way. Some people are witty and sarcastic, others can tell hilarious stories, and many people just do quirky things and poke fun at themselves. No matter what tickles your sense of humor, it's much easier to like someone who you can have a good laugh with once in a while. If you don't find something to laugh about together, then maybe you'll discover that you don't like him after all!
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Don't be afraid to be his friend.
Being his friend first gives you two great benefits: he gets to know you and you get to know him, without the awkwardness of being in a dedicated relationship. Treat him like you would all your other friends. Just be careful though––if it gets too platonic, you might lose the romantic connection and sometimes it can be really hard to get back that spark once you are seen as the trusted, ever-reliable friend.
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Do things together.
If he loves rock-climbing, ask him if he can show you how, and make a good-faith effort to see why he's so into it. Have an open mind. Find out what you have in common, and include him into your world. If you love a certain kind of music, ask him if he's ever listened to a particular artist and offer to play a CD for him. Finding activities that you can enjoy together can really lay down a bond and further his appreciation of you.
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Have patience.
These things take time. You can't force someone to like you, and trying to hurry things up can ruin the courtship altogether. Give him some space and don't be obsessive. Let things progress at a natural pace, or fade out of natural causes. Eventually he'll tell you one way or another whether or not he's interested in reciprocating your affection. And if he's not, don't hang around him like a lost puppy. Sometimes you might be incompatible in ways that you don't see, and sometimes a guy just isn't ready for a long term relationship. Don't take rejection too personally. It happens to all of us at one time or another. Not everyone in the world is going to like you. Move on! There are other fish in the sea and if you followed the first step, you know that you're a good catch, for the right guy.
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Keep in mind that you cannot control what other people think and do
He may be the object of your interest, but that does not create any obligation that you be an intimate part of his world. Turn the situation around. If there were some random guy who took an interest in you, is there anything that he could do to make you like him? Probably not. The reality is that you will either like him that way, or you won't. You will find him attractive or not. You will find him funny or not. All he can do is try to be the best person he can be, and hope that you agree. The reverse is also true. Be the best person you can be, and let it develop––or not––from there.
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Get close to people close to him.
Guys are easily influenced by their friends, so if you're friends with his friends, he'll realize that you're "cool." If you're part of the group, the two of you can hang out more often without feeling awkward. It's very likely that he will tell his friends if he begins to like you, and his friends will probably tell you. If you feel uncomfortable around his friends, that's fine. Don't avoid them or leave when you see them coming.
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Make sure the coast is clear.
Double check to make sure that none of your friends like him. If they do, you should discuss who "gets" him. If you can't come to an equal agreement (such as who liked him first, he chooses, etc.), both of you should move on.
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Avoid talking about other boys with him.
Do not say another guy is "hot" or drag on about someone. He might think you like the other boy and not him.
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Show off your style.
Dress up a little to get him to notice you. This doesn't mean that you need to dress provocatively, but just wear clothes that look good on you. Wear minimal makeup. Make-up isn't for covering up your best features but making them pop. Consider going for the natural look, too. Too much make up can lead to teasing and not the flirty type! If you really need make-up, just use some lip gloss, mascara, and some blush. Play around with your hairstyle. Be yourself, and don't get too crazy, or you'll just look like an attention seeker. Consider trimming your bangs or straightening your hair if you think it suits you. Alternatively, play with wearing your hair or makeup in a different way one day.
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Don't ever go up to a guy and ask him if he likes you.
He will probly say no to avoid humiliation ask a friend to say you like him that way he does not get nervous. Try not to play hard to get so much or he may get the wrong idea and think that you dont like him.
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Always take care of yourself.
Shower once or twice a day depending on how active you are, but only wash your hair every other day to prevent breakage. Keep your arms, legs, and armpits well shaven, and use deodorant. Keep your skin clear by trying different skin products until you find a face wash and acne treatment that works for you. (Note: don't go crazy with this step because if your always changing your cleanser and treatment it can stress out your skin.)
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Know how to balance speaking and listening.
Keep up with conversations, but try not to blurt out every thought. Reserving your energy will give you an air of either casual coolness or sexy mystery, and both of those attributes are highly coveted. Laughing when appropriate is a thing you MUST be careful on.
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Don't fake it.
While cultivating the same interests as the boy you like is great, you can’t fake it. As you’ve already read, one of the most important ways to get a guy to ask you out is to, above all, be yourself. So, faking an interest in football or pretending you’re also wild about video games isn’t the best idea. You can be interested in them – and interested in HIS interest – but don’t fake it yourself. That could come back to bite you in the butt later.
