"Confessing" is for losers. Seriously. It is the
lamest way of letting a girl know you like her, and it is not very effective.
Here's why:
- You're giving up all control over the outcome. All the
power is now in her hands to either say yes or no. There's nothing you can do
about it anymore.
- You're putting unnecessary pressure on her. Suddenly she
has to decide then and there how she feels about you, when she may not even be
sure herself yet. And she may be afraid of hurting you if she says no. It's not
fair to put her in such a position.
- You're asking her to love you back. You don't ask for
love. You offer it, and if she accepts, she will offer hers in return.
- You're setting up an unrealistic expectation. Since you
asked for her love, she will tend to see you as someone who always has to earn
it. She will see herself as a princess to you, because you played the role of a
beggar to her.
- You're creating the impression that you're ashamed to have
feelings for her. Because that's what a confession is - an admission of guilt
or wrongdoing.
- You're making a huge dramatic moment out something very
small. Liking a girl is ultimately a small thing.
Those last two points are perhaps the most important to
understand. Just because you've met a girl whom you have the hots for, doesn't
mean she's The One OMG!!!11 And wanting to date her doesn't mean you're asking
her to promise to marry you ASAP. If you're thinking this way, then of course
you're ashamed to admit you like her, because you're expecting far more than
she can realistically give. You're probably doing all you can to keep your
feelings secret from her and everyone else like a lovesick schoolboy.
Stop being a lovesick schoolboy. Mature adults are not
ashamed of their feelings. Whether you've fallen head over heels for her, or
you just think she's really really pretty, you should not be afraid to show it
- to her. And you can show it in a way that flatters her, that makes her feel
desired, and that does not make her uncomfortable.
1) Eye contact.
You know how two people tend to not look each other in the eye for too long?
That there's usually a time limit before both people look away? Well, if you
like this girl, maintain eye contact just a little longer than the time limit.
Look at her just a little longer than necessary. Then give her a little smile
before looking away. Don't stare, don't glue your eyes to her all the time.
Just don't be afraid to show that you like looking at her. smile.gif
2) Make her laugh.
It's one thing to get her to talk comfortably with you. It's another thing for
her to enjoy talking to you, so much so that she remembers how much she enjoys
talking to you. Be at your wittiest and most charming, put some effort into
making her laugh. Don't be too shy to say something like, "Hey, wanna hear
a joke?" Then tell her a dozen jokes, one after another. Let her know that
you're purposely trying to make her happy.