It’s actually proven that humans like things the more they are exposed to them. It’s the reason the same song gets played over and over on the radio and why commercials get repeated endlessly. So the more she’s exposed to you, the more she’ll be inclined to like you. In psychology, this is called the mere-exposure effect (in case you were curious). [2] X Research source If you have to, put yourself in her line of fire. Does she always sit towards the left side of the classroom? Can she be found at a certain Starbucks on Wednesday afternoons? If you know where she’ll be, be there once in a while. As long as you’re not breathing down her neck, you’re on the right track.
She’s a girl. She’s just a girl. There are billions of them on this planet. When you ask her a question or make a funny comment, you will not spontaneously light on fire and the world will not explode. If she’s friend material, she’ll be happy to respond. Most girls are no different from guys when it comes to conversation. Don’t come on too strong! Friendships develop over time and it can really make a girl uncomfortable if you start treating her like your best friend when you’ve only just met, especially if she’s shy or socially awkward.
Take note of what she’s wearing, carrying, or seems interested in. Be observant. Does she have wikiHow pulled up on her phone? Awesome – you read this sweet article the other day on how to regain control of a spooked camel. What’s her favorite article?
Be delicate with this. While a certain amount of flirting can be nice, it has to be within reason and done right. You don’t want to mislead her! Just think of yourself as a gentleman around her.
And yes, there are answers to all those questions. Maybe you’re really smart, funny, or know lots of different people. Maybe you’ve traveled a lot or have an interesting hobby. Zero in on what makes you you and put that out there. If you’re smart, help her with a class; if you’re funny, keep her laughing; if you’re well-connected, introduce her to some new people she might like. Make yourself valuable.
This is a touchy one. You do not want to tell her, “Your eyes are like pools of moonlight that see into my soul. " Nor do you want to tell her, “Ohmigod, you’re so smart!” when she just got a D on an exam. Your compliments have to be well-placed and genuine. Girls can tell when a compliment is forced and fake. Try turning things around and complimenting her in a subtle way.
Or, you know, create the opportunity. Did you miss a class the other day? Ask to borrow her notes. Does she have the 4th season of Archer? Aww, man, you gotta borrow that right now! The street runs both ways, for sure, but you can start it. When you ask to borrow things from her, it cues her that it’s okay for her to borrow things from you.
Friends give each other a certain amount of crap. Even though she’s a girl, there is still crap to be given! If she throws out a particularly bad joke, you’re allowed to tease her a bit. This interaction somehow builds solidarity and as long as you’re good-natured about it, she’ll respond with a smile.
Friends give each other a certain amount of crap. Even though she’s a girl, there is still crap to be given! If she throws out a particularly bad joke, you’re allowed to tease her a bit. This interaction somehow builds solidarity and as long as you’re good-natured about it, she’ll respond with a smile.
Girls get emotional. When she gets like this, it’s important just to listen. She may not want an actual solution, regardless of how much she’s complaining. Being there, listening to her, and telling her she can handle whatever she’s going through is infinitely valuable on its own.
Let your girlfriend know she’s your friend, period, too! Sometimes girls get a bit intimidated by other girls; if you approach this topic like it’s no big deal, your lady should (hopefully) not have a problem. Heck, maybe the two of them will even hit it off!
And because you’re such good friends, you can do this! Hopefully she’ll be direct with you, too. If you start to notice mixed signals and you think she might be developing feelings, let her know how much you appreciate her friendship. There are delicate ways you can tell her you’re just friends without hurting her feelings. Nip the problem in the bud as soon as you can!