11 Ways That Will Help You Get Your Crush To Like You

I think it’s the dream of everyone out there to have their crush like them back. When I’m crushing on someone and I find out they actually have feelings for me, too, I get so excited that I basically do a backflip.

Most people are far too shy to approach their person of interest, chat them up, and hint that they like them; most of the time, when you have a crush on someone, it’s like you have a 20-ft barrier between the two of you, and you just wave from a distance.

It’s not rocket science, people! Well… maybe it’s a little bit of a different kind of science, but mostly just being yourself and following these helpful, surefire ways to ignite that sought-after spark.

# Be yourself

Please don’t cringe or laugh at the cliché-ness that is this first point, because it is so vitally important. Too many people get around their crush and start acting like a completely different person. Why do they do this?!

When you act like yourself, you’ll be relaxed, calm, and happy, and your crush will see all of this and want it. Plus, when they finally do reciprocate your feelings, they’ll actually like you for you and not who you’re pretending to be.

# Be around

How can someone like you when you’re only watching them from a distance and they never have the opportunity to get to know you? Be around—wherever they are. Now, please note: this does not give you permission to stalk their life and show up out of the blue. I repeat: no stalking.

But if they’re going somewhere with a group of people and you’re invited—GO! Be there whenever you can, and they’ll take notice of this—and you.

# Talk to them

Again, with the creepy watching from a distance. Get up and go talk to them. They need to know who you are and talk to you from time to time in order to decide if they like you or not.

Talk to them about their interests and hobbies, and also give them some information about yourself. Open up to them and let them get to know you.

# Subtly show them you’re interested

Don’t make a huge spectacle of it, but drop subtle hints that you’re interested in them. A great way to do this is to make comments that suggest it. If they ask if you’ll be at a certain event, reply by saying, “Only if you’re going.” Perhaps add a sly smile to pique their interest.

# Join in on their interests

If you’re invited to tag along on some fun hobby of theirs with a group, you’d better go! You should always join in on things that they find interesting and even take an interest in them, yourself—but only if it’s a genuine new interest.

# Dress to impress

You know, I can’t say there has ever been a time where a well-dressed person hasn’t made an impression on their crush. It definitely doesn’t do any harm! So, whenever you’re around your crush, make an effort to look your darn best. Just make sure not to overdo it or overdress for events.

# Let your personality out

Yes, your dorky, weird, awesome self has to come out of the overbearing shell you’ve got it trapped in if you really want to get your crush to like you. Your personality is what makes you likeable in the first place.

Surprisingly, those little quirks are what someone is going to like the most about you. So, let them out and don’t hold back if you really want your crush to start crushing on you.

# Don’t overthink it too much

Overthinking your every move, word, or text is going to hurt your chances, not help them. Let things happen naturally and take a deep breath. Relaxing and letting it flow how it should is a foolproof way to get your crush to like you.

Overthinking makes you nervous, tense, and choked up. Relax and let it be!

# Flirt. Flirt.

Have I mentioned flirt? Yes! Get your flirt on! I am giving you permission to unleash the inner flirt master and get your crush to blush. Flirting is such a great way to not only let them know you’re interested, but to gauge their interest, as well.

It also gets the chemistry flowing naturally between two people and allows for the next steps to happen easily.

# Prove your compatibility

Show them you can keep up with their life. Is the guy you’re crushing on a work-a-holic? Make time for him on his rare day off. If the girl you’re eyeing is passionate about environmental issues, discuss your willingness to “go green.” Without changing your personality, demonstrate that the two of you would make a fine pair.

# Make them jealous

Nothing brings out hidden feelings more than making someone jealous. A lot of people may not even realize they have feelings for you… until they feel jealous. It’s often the first emotion that’s present before they realize you’re special to them.