5 simple ways to ask your crush out for a date

We all have had crushes we can’t get over, whether it’s a high school crush, college crush, neighbor, or office crush.

Having a crush on someone activates your inner Sherlock Holmes, as you try to figure out their interests, hobbies, and basically every detail of their life.

Having a crush also makes you happy; you’re always daydreaming, thinking, and imagining different ways they might fall in love with you instantly.

But this will not happen if you keep your feelings to yourself. Expressing your feelings to your crush can be one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do, and the fear of rejection is always there. But being scared isn’t the solution if you want to ask your crush out.

Here are simple ways to approach your crush or ask them out:

1. Write a letter

Letters are a romantic gesture. They can express feelings better than saying them in person. Often, when you’re speaking to your crush, you can’t find the right words, and things might come out as gibberish. Writing a letter allows you to confess your feelings clearly and thoughtfully.

2. Find common interests

Now is the time to play detective. Find out what your crush likes and try to have an interesting conversation about those things. They’ll think of you as an interesting person if you share or show interest in their hobbies.

3. Compliment them

One way to get their attention is a carefully thought-out and genuine compliment. It could be an outfit or an accessory, or a distinctive characteristic that sets them apart. You can be creative and subtly drop hints by complimenting their music taste, or creativity. Everyone feels special after receiving compliments.

4. Use humour as a tool

Be funny around them and make them laugh. They’ll definitely take notice, and this could help your chances. Humour lightens the mood and can help you connect with your crush on a more personal level.

5. Be yourself

Don’t change your personality or pretend to be someone you’re not just because you have a crush on them. Changing yourself can make you feel lost. Be confident in who you are. It’s more important to be authentic than to follow their likes or dislikes. For example, don’t say you love to travel if you get motion sickness. Share your true choices and perspectives—maybe they’ll end up liking you for who you really are.