You can use this time to focus on yourself. Try diving into your hobbies or nurturing your friendships with other people that you might have been ignoring.
Even if you aren’t out having the time of your life, you can make it seem like you are. Don’t lie outright, but just tell your crush that you’re really busy and you can’t hang out this week.
You could say something like, “Yeah, it’s weird, just last week 2 people asked me for my number! I must be getting hotter or something, haha. ”
You want your crush to see you in a positive light, not necessarily in a goofy one.
For example, if you were running late this morning and didn’t have any breakfast, you might ask them to pick you up something on their way in. If your car breaks down, ask them for a ride.
A good way to flirt subtly is just to give your crush a compliment. Something like, “You always make me laugh,” or, “You have the best smile,” is flattering, but it also shows you might be interested. Be playful and build a connection with your crush.
You might even say things like, “Wow, we have so much in common, it’s crazy!”
When you two do hang out, try doing “date-like” activities, like going out to dinner or watching a movie together. However, don’t pressure your crush to hang out with you alone if they don’t want to. After you’ve told them that you like them, they might only want to hang out in groups for a little while, which is okay.
If your crush ever pulls away or looks uncomfortable, don’t try to touch them again. Some people really don’t like being touched, and that’s okay.
You might say something like, “I’m really glad you and I are friends. I couldn’t imagine my life without you. ”
Plus, having a great friendship can be even more valuable than getting into a relationship with someone.
