Q&A for How to Ask a Guy Out

The key to asking out a friend is not making a big deal out of it. He likes you as a friend, but give him time to see you in a new light before you pour your heart out. You can be direct ("Do you want to go on a date? We can see how it goes and decide if we want to stay just friends afterward.") or you can be subtle ("What about just the two of us hang out this time, instead of meeting the others?").

Yes, that's a clear sign. He's probably shy. Keep talking to him, give him your sweetest smile, and try asking him if he'd like to go out to a movie (or something similar). You may need to take the initiative here.

If he has a crush on you, he'll probably look in your direction a lot. He might act nervous when you're around, or try to impress you. Check out this article for more signs.

Most of the guys who do this are trying to reject you without hurting your feelings. Ask him to give you a specific day when he'll next be free, or to call it off.

Try one of the more casual ideas described above, like buying two tickets to an event and telling him you have a spare. Most guys will pick up on the hint. If the first date goes well, it will give you confidence to ask him on a second more directly.

If he's acting dopey when another person is around, it's not the time to get his attention. If you're feeling frustrated or just awful about it, take a break from hanging out with him.