We’ve all been there before. You see someone across the room and your heart starts to race. Your palms start to sweat and you can’t think straight. You might even start to feel a little lightheaded. Welcome to the world of having a crush on someone.

Crushes can be exciting and thrilling, but they can also be overwhelming and confusing. In particular, it can be difficult making a move on your crush. It may seem daunting, and you may be nervous about what will happen if you make a move and it isn’t reciprocated.

Are you overthinking it?

Sometimes though, you just need to gather up your courage and go for it. The worst that can happen is that they say no, but at least you’ll know where you stand. And who knows, maybe they’ve been waiting for you to make a move all along. So next time you’re feeling brave, why not go for it?

You might just be surprised at the result. Maybe, your problem is not to muster up the courage to make a move on your crush. Perhaps you just don’t know how to go about it. If that’s the case, don’t worry. You have come to the right place. Here we provide you with a 5-step guide on how to make a move on your crush.

5 Steps to make a move on your crush:

Step 1: Take some time to get to know your crush.

So, you’ve got your eye on someone special, and you want to make a move. But where do you start? The best way to approach this situation is to get to know your crush on a personal level. What are their interests and hobbies? What makes them laugh?  

If you have mutual friends, ask them for some insight into your crush’s interests and personality. Once you know a little more about what makes them tick, you can customize your approach to appeal to their interests. Getting to know them on a deeper level will help you to connect with them in a way that goes beyond physical attraction.

Finding common ground and shared interests will build up a rapport and let them get to know the real you. Making a move will be much easier once you’ve taken the time to get to know each other and create a foundation of friendship and mutual respect. Remember, the most important thing is to take your time and enjoy getting to know each other. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. There’s no rush!

Step 2: Be Yourself.

Secondly, If you’re nervous about making a move on your crush, the best thing to do is be yourself. It’s important to be genuine and authentic with someone you’re interested in, otherwise, they’ll like you for who you pretend to be, not for who you really are.

Plus, if they don’t like you for who you are, then it’s not worth pursuing a relationship with them. In the end, pretending to be someone you’re not will only take you so far, your true self will eventually shine through and this will be seen as a betrayal by your crush.

So be confident and show your crush the real you; they’ll either be interested or they won’t, but at least you’ll know that it was the real you that they were rejecting. Worst case scenario, if they don’t reciprocate your feelings, then at least you know you were true to yourself and you can move on with your head held high, knowing that you gave it your best shot.

Don’t fret, in the grand scheme of things; all this means is that your crush wasn’t meant for you and someone who appreciates you for your unique self is likely waiting to enter your life.

Step 3: Put yourself out there.

Thirdly, it’s now time for the next stage; start flirting. This doesn’t mean that you need to start shouting your feelings from the rooftops. But showing a little bit of playful banter can go a long way in catching your crush’s attention.

Try making gestures that show you’re interested, like leaning in when you talk or giving a light touch on the arm and mirroring their body language. And don’t forget to compliment your crush every now and then; everyone likes to feel good about themselves.

Of course, one of the most important things is to make eye contact and hold it for just a second longer than usual. This will let them know that you’re interested in them and help to build a connection. So relax and let the flirting flow naturally. At the end of the day, the best way to make a move on your crush is simply to put yourself out there and see what happens.

Step 4: Be patient

Fourthly, patience is key when it comes to making a move on your crush. You don’t want to rush into anything and end up ruining your friendship or scaring them off. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are new relationships.

Take things slow and see how they respond to your advances and flirting. If they seem interested, then take things to the next level. But if they seem uncomfortable or constantly pull away, then it’s best to give them some space.

They may not be ready for a new relationship yet. Allow them time to process their feelings and see if they’re open to talking about a possible relationship. Waiting for the right time will increase your chances of success in winning over your crush. Who knows; with a little patience, you may end up getting exactly what you want!

Step 5: Have fun.

Last but not least. The best way to make a move on your crush is to enjoy the entirety of the process. Sometimes, you can get too caught up in the process and worry if your crush will reject you or not. These thoughts prevent you from being your natural self and could push you to display a lot of insecurity. This in turn you end up selling yourself short.

Remember, have a good time together. If you’re both enjoying yourselves and having fun, then the sparks will start to fly. And even if your crush doesn’t feel the same way, you can still enjoy the process of getting to know them better.

So go out there and have some fun and don’t take it too seriously. Who knows, you might just end up with the relationship of your dreams. Good luck!