Anonymous asked:

Okay, so theres a guy I like, but hes kindof a jock. I dont really know how to talk to him... We dont have classes together or anything. And mind you, im in middle school so I cant.drive or anything. Do you have any advice on how we could talk? PS: I cant use the indtroductory stuff, because I already know him on an aquaintence level!

Ooooooh, thanks for the question, anonymous!

This is a tough one for us because we’ve never been very good at talking to our crushes. That being said, we’ve come up with a little bit of advice. Hope it helps!

1. Try showing up at public/school events that you know he’ll be at (Sports games? Algebra study sessions? Ice cream socials? Sock hops? Sorry, it’s been a while since we’ve been in middle school). The more you run into each other, the more chance there is that you’ll strike up a conversation naturally. Wouldn’t that be nice?
2. Try smiling in his general direction. Here’s a neat trick: the next time you’re talking to your friends and he’s around, just shoot him a glance when you’re already mid-smile. You’ll look friendly AND approachable.

If all that seems too indirect, you could try cracking a joke about cafeteria food/too much homework/Charlie Sheen’s tiger blood the next time you see him in the hallway. Or ask him what he’s listening to on his ipod, comment on the hockey game, or whatever. Basically anything that gets you talking about common interests is fantastic! Just remember to relax and try not to over think it.

Good luck to you!

A + M