If you have a class together, ask your crush about your latest homework assignment or offer to help them study for the next test. Never start a conversation by talking badly about another person, since this will make you seem negative.
Say something like, “Hey, my friends and I were looking for somewhere to get a bite to eat after the football game. Where do you think we should go?” If your crush offers a suggestions, say, “Thanks! Do you want to come with us to the game and eat with us afterwards?”
Try asking your crush open-ended questions instead of questions that can be answered with yes or no. For instance, instead of asking “Do you like the show Vikings?” you could say “What kind of TV shows are you into?” Ask “What do you like to do for fun?” to find out what kind of hobbies your crush is into. Be ready to answer with the things you like to do, too. See what kind of things the two of you have in common!
Try telling your crush about something funny that happened in class, like when your teacher accidentally said a swear word after dropping her coffee cup.
Embrace whatever makes you unique! For example, if you love comic books, don’t be afraid to share that. You might just find out that your crush has an impressive stash of vintage Green Lantern comics.
If you feel too vulnerable after you share something intimate about yourself, make a joke about it and change the subject. Even if your crush doesn’t say anything at the time, they will remember that you felt comfortable enough to share a piece of yourself.
As you and your crush get closer, the two of you might end up developing a relationship, but you also may find that you start to see your crush as just a very good friend.
