Your approach on the one you like

So because I'm a little tired I put no thought effort into the title and will replace it later.

Anyway, this poll like many is just for yours and my own personal inquiry.

I am curious as to how many of you deal with your feelings towards a girl/boy you may like.

Are you

Straightforward- and tell them directly with little or no hesitation

Steady- Let time take its course and move in when you feel the time is right

Shy- Too scared of rejection or heartbreak and keep it in to yourself

For the most part I'm steady, though I'm really just a mix of all three. Sometimes I just plain out say it, sometimes I wait a bit, sometimes I just don't say it at all.

Initially, I tend towards the shy but caring approach: not much physical affection, but lots of small things or homemade stuff haha.

I don't start liking someone until I get to know them. Since I know who they are and I'm comfortable with them, I just tell/ask them straight away. Like a Boss.

I've always been the shy one. Friends keep telling me to just go for it, but I just can't do it.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Straightforward is all I gotta say

If I want a guy, I give our subtle hints, but never make it too clear. I try to wait till he noticed and comes onto me instead. Too shy to tell people, but I can be a sneaky little person from time to time, slightly running my fingers over his legs, or just 'accidentally' bumping into them.

Careful cause some guys call that sexual harassment

also when you bump into him make sure you're carrying something and "accidently" drop it to make sure he's into you

Given that I am into my mid 20s and have yet to get a girlfriend, I believe the "Straightforward" method would be most appropriate for my situation.

Although it is easy to say so, telling the other party of your own feelings (or simply asking for their number) requires quite a bit of courage. However, to quote a friend of mine: "If you go ahead and ask, there is 50% chance that you may succeed in obtaining a positive answer. It is either a yes or a no." In addition, opportunity only comes knocking once. If we don't treasure it or simply take our time in making a decision, the other party could soon be lost to another.

[size=10]Straightforward.
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I tell a guy I like that I like him right away.
Then I tease him about it.
And get to know him better.
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And if ever the time comes that I'm already falling for him,
I annoy him whenever I get the chance.
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I have to know how he reacts to being annoyed because that's my one way of saying that "you're special."
Then I start noticing the little things and letting him know by teasing him about them.
And also, I start to do things for him. Like buy an extra can of coffee for him and the likes.
I usually fall for the best friend type.
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Shy. Its a crippling weakness. It takes considerable bravery to ask a girl out and I'm always afraid that I'll ruin what we had, so I always remain silent. I think that if I truly love someone then I will be able to ask them out/make advances. Sadly that hasn't happened yet, but hey, you never know.

Its also a lot easier for me if the girl makes advance because then I can confirm that the feeling is mutual.

It indeed is sexual harassment. And it is rude. I can't stand when people are rude, especially girls. I had a similar situation with a girl i didn't like but she repeatedly tried to touch me nevertheless. I really had the urge to punch her in the face.

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Straightforward is my method of choice. It is definitely the most masculine and reflects self-confidence.

You have to be straight forward if you want her to view you as a potential partner or you'll get friend zoned, brother-ed, or worse....BFFL! I learned that from being a shy guy in elementary school-mid high school, doesn't work. Being the steady guy only works if you both kind of like each other that's what happened with my first girlfriend, I didn't really push it nor did she. If not you gotta be straight forward and hope for something to spark up.

That's all I gotta say, who cares if you get rejected? Just go on, your not going to die.

Used to be shy but it got me nowhere. These days I'm more the steady type. Straight-forward works well if you're not too discriminating and like to try a lot but I'm getting too old for that nonsense.

Shy- Too scared of rejection or heartbreak and keep it in to yourself awww... But yeah I guess if I ever liked someone I dont think I'd have the courage to say it to there face. I have a massive shyness that has yet to be dispersed. True when Iam comfortable though I feel I can do anything and just be myself. Though confessing to someone no matter how comfortable Iam, they could be my buddy for years it'd take alot just to that that simple "I like you" ,to there face, and make it seem like its more than it seems. >///<;;; Truly difficult for me. I wont lie though I did tell my friend jokingly (though I was serious) That if we never find anyone for each other lets just marry~kay? But the kid is stupid and probably will get married with another girlfriend after a few years so meh.

I tend to be very straightforward in any feelings I have regarding anything. Those who know me best know that I don't have a knack for sugarcoating anything. Either I will say what I'm feeling or I won't say anything at all.

That said, I do have trouble vocalizing my emotions, I'm more a "show" than a "tell" person, so someone will know how I'm feeling by my actions more than anything. But if I'm really into someone, I will just tell them. And I'm often frustrated if they don't pay me the same respect and tell me the truth. People who waste time with mind games, it's insulting to anyone involved.

Starting off I can be pretty shy. However once we get to know each other, I tend to open up. Apparently "cute", "dork", and "tease" seem to stick to me.

I guess "steady" is the correct option. No need to rush into things. First, make sure you really do like them (as far as is possible to tell outside of an intimate relationship). Also, I try to pick up signals on whether the feeling is mutual. After that, there's only one last thing to do: Go for it and make your feelings known.

I guess, in general, I'm classified as "Steady". I used to be extremely shy about everything and anything, but over time, I started getting over it, and I feel more comfortable expressing myself to someone. In a hypothetical situation anyhow.

I never come flat out and say "I like you." or whatever, since, yes, I'd be far too concerned about rejection--even though, I'm starting not to even care anymore, having dealt with a form of rejection several times--but I would just slowly get closer to her, friendship-wise, and hint at some sort of special treatment/putting her above others, in a way, like giving her something; showing her that she would take priority over someone else or even myself.

I prefer to simply ease into things, as I feel rushing into something is the same as speeding in traffic--you're just begging to get into a crash, and bring harm to both of you. Going at a more steady pace is a lot better, I think, and that way you can both experience little moments with one other, and cherish them to their fullest. (This is kind of irrelevant, but I just like to do little things, like holding hands, hugging, kissing and any other simple form of embracing actions, and I would cherish those little moments a lot.)

Like I said though, I used to lean more toward the "Shy" category. There have been several instances where I left things unsaid to someone; looking back on it, I only regret it toward one person, but I still have chances to do so, so it's fine (I don't have too strong of feelings for her anymore, anyway; she's the same way with me.) But for all of the other girls that I left things unsaid to, I don't regret it, since, one, they were either just dimwitted (all looks, but not much going on "between the ears"), or they just didn't like me the same way (if I even liked them a lot myself, or if it was just a mere infatuation) and it would have just resulted in humility, awkwardness, and upsetting emotions.

Being more straightforward just isn't who I am, since I'm too shy and concerned for that. Being too shy didn't get me anywhere, and having learned from the past, I think being at about this level, where I am, suits me well.