How to Show Affection to a Guy

• Don’t be afraid to add a touch of sensuality. If you're confident in your body, flaunt it.
• If you’re not used to heavy makeup, don’t transform yourself into someone you’re not just to impress him.
• Use lip gloss and make sure he notices it. This will make him pay more attention to your lips.

Use body language
Play with your hair. Twirl a lock of hair or run your fingers through it slowly and gracefully to show that you’re enjoying the moment.
Draw attention to your lips. Smile to show you’re happy to be with him, or be more alluring by biting your lip or gently touching it.
Face him and look into his eyes. Turn your body towards him or cross your legs in his direction to show you're focused on him. Staring directly into his eyes while he talks will signal interest—glancing around the room will make you seem uninterested.
Give him a glance, then look away. Look into his eyes, smile, and then glance away. This subtle flirting gesture suggests that you like him but are still a bit shy.

Simple and subtle flirting techniques
Whisper to him. When you speak softly, he’ll naturally lean closer to hear you, which will bring you closer to him.
Laugh. When he jokes, smile and laugh out loud, but don’t go overboard. Guys often enjoy a challenge, and he’ll try even harder to make you laugh more.
Tease him. Playfully tease him with a smile to let him know you're joking. You might say things like:
“I heard the exam is going to be really hard, but you probably stayed up all night studying, right?”
“The food smells amazing. I’m sure you’ll share with me, won’t you?”
“I saw you play soccer yesterday. The match was great, but weren’t you supposed to actually score the ball into the net?”

• However, make sure he’s comfortable with physical contact and that you’re not making him feel awkward.
• If you’ve just gone for a run together or done some activity, you could offer to give him a massage. If he likes you, he’ll agree and appreciate how you can make him feel relaxed.

Compliments for him
Mix sweet compliments with playful teasing. Compliments with a little teasing will grab his attention, but make sure to add some sincere and sweet remarks as well.
Sweet compliments:
“Did you know you’re really funny?”
“I love the way you always know how to encourage everyone.”
“Your presentation yesterday was great.”
Playful teasing:
“I like the shirt you’re wearing. You almost look handsome… almost!”
“You’re really funny. Whenever I need a silly joke, I know who to ask.”
“You got the highest score on the exam? Did everyone else fall asleep or something?”

Suggestions for a date
Let him know you're feeling bored and have no plans. You could say something like, “I don’t know what I’ll be doing tomorrow night, but I want to do something fun,” or “Ugh, I’m so bored. All my friends are busy this weekend…”
Consider both your interests. Mention an activity both of you enjoy, such as an upcoming sports game, a happy hour at a café, or a school event. You can hint that you both would enjoy it and that you’d love to go. For example, “I heard the soccer game this weekend is supposed to be really good. One team has an amazing offense, and the other has a top goalkeeper,” or “I didn’t know this band was coming to perform in our city! I wish I could go see them!”

How to tell if he likes you
Look for clues in what he says. Notice if he starts conversations with you, teases you, or compliments you. Remember, if he’s shy, he may talk to you less or feel nervous around you – these are also signs that he might be interested in you.
Pay attention to whether he frequently initiates physical contact. A guy who likes you might touch your arm or find other reasons to make contact, like putting his arm around your waist or hugging you. If he touches you more than he does others, it’s a good sign he likes you.
Notice if he often wants to be around you. Does he invite you to group activities, rush to join in as soon as you arrive, or always ask if you have any plans? If he wants to be near you all the time, it’s clear he likes you!
Observe his appearance. Does he smile more when he’s with you or look at you during moments of silence in your conversations? Try to pick up on subtle signs in his body language – if he plays with his hair or adjusts his posture, he may be trying to grab your attention.

How to let him know
Relax and don’t rush. Keep your voice calm and take a few deep breaths if necessary. Think about what you want to say and stay composed as you speak.
Prepare for his reaction. He might be surprised, so give him time to process. He could be thrilled, proud, shocked, or unsure of how to respond. Be patient and make sure he knows that no matter how he feels, you accept it.
For example, you can start with something like:
“I’ve been thinking for a while now about how much I enjoy being around you. You’re really great, and recently I realized that I’m starting to like you more than just a friend. I don’t want you to feel pressured, but I really value our friendship and wanted to be honest with you.”

• If it turns out he likes you too, you might even laugh at how much effort you put into confessing to him.
• Don’t be discouraged if he doesn’t feel the same. Be proud that you had the courage to express your feelings and move forward.

• Start by being friendly. Don’t rush to ask him out or reveal your deepest thoughts. Just relax and build a fun, close friendship first.
• Gradually move toward friendship. Don’t overwhelm him by always being around. Just increase the time you spend together little by little.
• Be careful not to get stuck in the friend zone. While it’s important to be friends with him, don’t let the friendship grow too close to the point where both of you feel awkward when trying to make it romantic.

• Almost every guy loves to talk about
  sports
  . If you both support the same team or enjoy the same sport, talk about it; if not, you can read up on his favorite team to bring it up.
• Use
  music
  as a bonding tool. Find out if you both like the same band – if not, ask for his recommendations. If your friendship is close enough, you might even make a CD of your favorite tracks to catch his attention.
• Talk about
  family
  . Share lighthearted stories about your siblings or pets that you currently have or had.
• Find out if you both like the same
  food
  . If he knows you like sushi, he’s more likely to invite you to a new sushi place in town.

• If you find something that makes both of you laugh, it will become an inside joke, strengthening your closeness.
• You could even find a shared frustration to laugh about. If there's a grumpy teacher you both can't stand, or a pop star you both dislike, you could laugh about that together.

• Making friends with his buddies is great, but remember not to be around all the time, especially during “guys-only” events.

• If he misses a class, offer to take notes for him or bring him the notes later.
• If you’re passing by a coffee shop on the way to meet him, ask if he wants something to drink.
• Don’t go overboard. You’re not his girlfriend yet, so don’t offer to do his laundry or pick up groceries for him.

• Having his number means you can contact him more often. You can start texting and take your relationship to the next level.
• Once you have his number, remember it’s a two-way street: both of you should text and call, not just you.

• You don’t have to share the same interests and hobbies as him, but support the things that make him happy.
• Be friendly and kind to others, not just to the guy you like. Your general kindness and care for those around you will make a better impression than if you’re only acting nice to win his favor.
• Compliments can be effective, but don’t overdo it or touch on sensitive topics. He might start feeling uncomfortable if you do.
• Being rude is a terrible way to show interest. You might grab his attention, but in the end, you’ll only hurt him and make him think you don’t like him.
• Don’t be a stalker. It’s best to get to know him after you’ve already established some rapport with him.
• Expressing your feelings doesn’t mean allowing him to rush things more than you’re comfortable with. Don’t let any guy use that as an excuse to take advantage of you.
• When talking to him about your feelings, try to keep eye contact. This will help you appear confident.
• Pay attention to what he says to you. If you later bring up something he likes, he’ll appreciate that you remembered it and you’ll seem really sweet to him.
• Be friendly with his friends, but don’t show more interest in anyone other than him; otherwise, he might think you like his friend instead.
• Be yourself. If you act differently from your true self and manage to win him over, he might think you’ve changed once you return to your true self. Be authentic, and just act like you would around your friends.