The Do's and Don'ts of Making Your Crush Like You

I know Valentine's Day just passed, and some of you spent it quite happily with the loves of your lives. But, the rest of you spent it very much alone. For the latter group, you probably want to change that because, let's be honest, what fun is Valentine's Day if you have to buy your own chocolate?

Here are some tips to help you snag the man of your dreams in time for the next romantic holiday:

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1. Do talk to him.

Avoiding him will do nothing. Waiting around all day for him to ask you out is a complete waste of time if you never tell him how you feel. Boys can do many things but they cannot read minds. Now, I'm not saying go ask him on a date if you've never spoken before, but you have to become acquaintances before you become lovers.

2. Don't stalk him on every social media site and "coincidentally" know everything about him.

When you finally talk to him, he won't like you any more if you can tell him all about his embarrassing photos from 2012. Trust me, he probably doesn't want to remember it either. Also, it 110% will not be cute if you start talking about every one of his family members like you know them because you've been stalking him for God knows how long. Don't bring up Thanksgiving 2015. Don't bring up the 182 likes on the picture of his dog from last December. Don't mention any of it. Always remember lurking hurts but is otherwise okay; stalking makes him want to run away.

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3. Do use body language.

How will your crush know if you like him if all you ever do is sulk and cross your arms when he comes around? What kind of game is that? It's a game you won't win for sure. Again, he can't read your mind– but he can read that bod. So whenever he comes around make sure you stand up straight, keep your body pointed in his direction, and make eye contact to show him you're interested in him, at least on a platonic level. A flirty touch on the arm will surely entice him as well if the situation calls for it. That way, even if he denies you can still be friends, I guess!

4. Don't plot some elaborate scheme in hopes of finally grabbing his attention and showing your commitment as a potential girlfriend.

It won't work. I'll leave it at that.

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5. Do find things you both have in common.

This is like How To Get To Know Someone 101. Again do not stalk him, but if he plays soccer and you play soccer then gosh darn it talk about soccer! Sometimes it may take a while to discover common interests but just be patient and persistent; let the relationship grow organically.

6. Don't give him elaborate and unasked-for gifts and favors.

I'm guilty of this and I know several other people who have done this too. It does not work. Do not do it. Just think, if somebody was crushing on you and you don't like them, is them buying you $75 worth of clothes going to make you like them? No. It may make you want to use them, but gifts don't equate to romance (unless of course, that's your confirmed love language).

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7. Do have realistic expectations of him.

He's not perfect. He can't be with you at all times or look good in every couple picture you take or want to meet your parents on the first date or buy you dinner or give you a puppy for your 16th birthday or drive you everywhere in his car or stay on the phone with you all night or call you at all or text you or even think about you.... I mean it's just unrealistic.

8. And finally, just DO NOT make it weird.

Some of you out there really know how to make a situation go from tolerable to extremely uncomfortable for everyone. Don't do that! Then your crush will always just remember you as that weird person who was always super awkward and just had extremely lewd behavior. You may be thinking: I mean I know I'm weird by default but what could I possibly do to mess it up that badly? Honey...

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Let's just say, here are some of my favorite embarrassing crush stories:

Noelle happened to like a guy at her school so much, and she almost had a chance to be with him. Unfortunately, she made it weird. She was on a field trip going ice skating and the rink sometimes decides to encourage couple skating, while she and her crush were there. So, he asked her to skate. Luckily, she stopped herself from yelling "YES, AND I'LL BE YOUR GIRLFRIEND TOO," but instead she laughed in his face and skated away. Yikes girl, you almost had him.

Lizzie was working at a bakery when a group of salty morsels strolled past the counter. In an attempt to look super sexy in front of the group, she thought it would be a great idea to flip her luscious, mile-long hair and showcase her Rapunzel-esque glory. So, she did. Unfortunately, her hair was simply far too voluptuous, and it threw her off balance, causing her to fall into a nearby pastry rack, and an explosion of donuts, cupcakes, and bread ensued. The boys thought it was funny, but definitely not in the cute way. Lizzie claimed she was severely injured and went home early. Better rest that bruised ego!

Rachel was a freshman in high school when she was faced with winter forma– a girls-ask-guys type of dance. So, she baked her crush 30 cookies that spelled out "formal?" in pink icing. At first, he took the cookies and said yes. But, the next day he said no. Damn, he really finessed her out of her cookies.

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So there you have it! Those were some dos and don'ts (and some more don'ts) about how to get your crush to like you! Be sure to keep these rules in mind because prom season is coming soon...