Q&A for How to Talk to a Guy You Like

A conversation requires at least two participants, so if he’s not participating it can make the whole situation difficult. You can either continue to talk or choose to end the conversation. If he seems like he’s engaged but shy and not sure what to say, keep offering subjects and ask him questions. If he seems to be uninterested it’s time to end the conversation .

Awkward could mean so many different things and it’s often a perception we have of ourselves that others do not. The important part is to ask the questions regardless of feeling awkward, because he may not perceive you to be awkward at all. The only way to progress the friendship or relationship is to engage and converse. Practice with friends and have a few questions and responses in mind to help you feel more comfortable.

Eye contact can help, as can laughing and smiling. However, it's normal to break eye contact now and again. Too much eye contact can be overwhelming.

If the guy in question is a little shy, there's a good chance he wants to talk to you as much as you want to talk to him. However, he may be too nervous to do so. He may really appreciate you stepping up and making the first move. Simply approach him and ask him about his day.

Start small. Aim for tiny interactions at first and then keep pushing out of your comfort zone a little each day. For example, start by asking him a question about a homework assignment. The next day, ask him what he thought of that week's quiz.

If he likes you too, just approach him. Chances are, he's kind of shy and is intimidated by actually making the move. If you strike up a conversation, that can get things going.

Take a few deep breaths approaching him. You can also practice what to say beforehand. If you're very nervous, start small. Ask him something like, "What did you think of our last test?" and build up to longer conversations.

It depends on how he feels. If he returns your feelings, try asking him out. If not, try to cope with the rejection. If you're not sure how he feels, try asking him.

Talk to him through your friend for a while. Eventually, you'll feel comfortable enough to talk to him on your own. In fact, he may start approaching you on his own if the two of develop a relationship through your friend.

Deal with your feelings on your own end, but do not pursue him. You don't want to harm your friendship over a crush. This is a difficult situation, but it's best not to potentially harm a solid friendship over a boy.

You can't make someone like you. If it doesn't work, you will have to cope with rejection and move on.

You can't change the way someone feels. Unfortunately, you will have to accept he is not interested and try to move on. Do something nice for yourself and seek support from friends and family members.

Being smart should help the conversation. If he's intelligent, he'll probably be engaged if you talk about intellectual topics. Just let the conversation flow naturally.

Try to cope emotionally on your own end. Having your crush revealed to the entire school can be embarrassing, and can lead to teasing. If you want to clear the air with the boy, talk to him about your feelings.

Attend a school dance and see if he's there. You could dance near him and see if he's interested. You could also ask him to dance.

Try to relax and look for a conversation starter based around the atmosphere. You could, for example, talk about the weather or a class you just got out. It's normal to be nervous, but talking to people is easy once you get the hang of it.

Nothing. You don't want to start off a relationship in a bad place. You will both end up feeling guilty and uncomfortable if you start dating or flirting when he has a girlfriend.

Ask him about his work. Most artists love talking about their work, so asking him can help.

No. That's a big age gap. However, your parents may not want you dating someone so much older than you.

Think about why you broke up and whether you're willing to give it another shot. While exes are exes for a reason, if you've both grown and changed it may be worth pursuing the relationship again.