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Even though you may have experienced a crush in grade school, the physical, social and emotional developments of the teen years bring on the ability to truly fall in love. As you become more independent from your parents, it's likely that you'll place a greater importance on socializing, friendships and even romance. While navigating the murky waters of your first real relationships isn't easy, knowing how to attract the guy who has caught your eye can make the difference between something that is meaningful and something that is messy.
Boost your confidence. Having a positive sense of self-esteem means valuing and accepting yourself,
according to the TeensHealth article "How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?" Before you go up to a guy to talk to him, remind yourself that you got the staring role in the school play or first place in a tennis championship. Having confidence is attractive. If you like yourself, you increase the likelihood that other people will too.
Go places where you'll meet boys and have the opportunity to show off your social side to them. While there are plenty of guys in your chem lab, you can't talk to them during class time. Instead, choose places where you can openly talk with a boy who you like. For example, join an after-school club, get talkative on the bus to an away school football game or go to a teen's night event at your local ice rink, community center or church.
Listen to, share with and support your would-be boyfriend. Going from a crush or infatuation to a real relationship -- complete with boyfriend status -- means getting to know the guy on a deeper level and letting him do the same with you. For example, when the two of you are just hanging out, ask him what he wants to do in life or where he wants to go to college. Find out more about a specific interest that he's mentioned, such as a band, his love of football or the short stories that he writes.
Ask him out or let him know that you like him. Don't expect that the guy you're crushing on knows that you're into him. There's always the possibility he shares your feelings but is too shy to voice them. Speak up and ask him out instead of waiting for him to do so. You don't have to say, "Hey, I like you!" Casually suggest that the two of you go to the Friday night football game together, catch a movie together or check out the new coffee house in town.
Boost your confidence. Having a positive sense of self-esteem means valuing and accepting yourself, according to the TeensHealth article "How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?" Before you go up to a guy to talk to him, remind yourself that you got the staring role in the school play or first place in a tennis championship. Having confidence is attractive. If you like yourself, you increase the likelihood that other people will too.
Go places where you'll meet boys and have the opportunity to show off your social side to them. While there are plenty of guys in your chem lab, you can't talk to them during class time. Instead, choose places where you can openly talk with a boy who you like. For example, join an after-school club, get talkative on the bus to an away school football game or go to a teen's night event at your local ice rink, community center or church.
Listen to, share with and support your would-be boyfriend. Going from a crush or infatuation to a real relationship -- complete with boyfriend status -- means getting to know the guy on a deeper level and letting him do the same with you. For example, when the two of you are just hanging out, ask him what he wants to do in life or where he wants to go to college. Find out more about a specific interest that he's mentioned, such as a band, his love of football or the short stories that he writes.
Ask him out or let him know that you like him. Don't expect that the guy you're crushing on knows that you're into him. There's always the possibility he shares your feelings but is too shy to voice them. Speak up and ask him out instead of waiting for him to do so. You don't have to say, "Hey, I like you!" Casually suggest that the two of you go to the Friday night football game together, catch a movie together or check out the new coffee house in town.
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