9 Things To Do When Your Crush Likes You Back

Having a crush can be one of the most nerve-wracking, yet rewarding things there is. You spend so much time wrapped up in what they’re doing, and what they’re interested in, and imagining the two of you together.

But what happens if they actually DO like you back? This is something that everyone wishes would happen but are completely unprepared for when it actually becomes a reality. The other crazy thing is that your next steps after realizing that your crush likes you back are VITAL for the relationship progressing.

# Confirm that you’re into them, too

If you just heard that your crush likes you back, your first move has got to be telling them that you also like them. If you don’t do this, they may get really nervous and just bail and avoid you.

Smile shyly and say something like, “finally!” It’s cute and funny, and they’ll feel calm afterwards.

# Get their phone number!

It would be completely silly not to get your crush’s number now that you both like each other. Just tell them you’d like to get to know them better and then go for it! Then make sure to text them and keep in touch.

# Talk to them in person more

Texting is a perfectly fine form of communication, but it can be too easy to hide behind your phone if you don’t know how to act around them in person.

So when you see them in person, go over and talk to them. Strike up a conversation from one of the topics that you were texting about, and let the in-person communication begin. This can help you relax around them and just be yourself.

# Get your flirt on!

You like them, they like you, so what’s stopping you from flirting up a STORM?! Flirting is a great way to further the attraction and the relationship so don’t be shy! Go up to them and get your flirt on, and you’ll see how well your chemistry matches up with theirs.

# Get to know as much about them as you can

Just don’t make it seem like they’re in an interview when they’re talking to you. Before you really go on a first date, try to get to know them as best you can beforehand. This can help you think of topics for conversation and even decide if you truly like them or if your crush was just based on their looks.

# Ask them on a date!

Now that you know you like this person for real, go ahead and ask them on a date. Just say that while you enjoy their texts and whatnot, you’d like to hang out on a more personal level, and you’re interested in going out on a date. If they like you like they should, and they’ll be ecstatic about it!

# Practice some great conversation starters

If there’s one thing that can make a date go south fast, it’s bad conversation or even no conversation at all. Before the date, make sure you’re practicing some great conversation starters to keep the date interesting and fun.

# Figure out a great date night idea

Don’t just settle on dinner and a movie. That’s boring and typical for a first date. You want to do something that will make them never forget the day.

If you take them on a date that’s more adventurous and gives them a little taste of adrenaline, they’re more likely to associate that exciting feeling with you and they’ll want more of it.

# Relax

Before the big date, take some time to relax yourself. Go do something that is calming to you. Read a good book, take a bath with lavender, or just practice some deep breathing. Going into a date too nervous may cause you to sweat a ton and mess up on your conversation starters.