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Is there anything more exciting than having a crush? You’ve got butterflies in your stomach and just seeing them is enough to brighten your day. It’s perfectly natural to want to compliment your crush and hint at your feelings for them without being super obvious about it. Not to worry! There are actually plenty of ways you can pull it off. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of tips and suggestions you can use to hype up your crush without completely blowing your cover.
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow can I avoid putting myself down?NicoTop AnswererTry to focus on giving your crush a compliment, and remember that saying something like, "I always look so ugly," after complimenting your crush's beauty will only shift the attention towards yourself, and make your crush feel bad--which you likely don't want, considering you're complimenting them. If you think you have an issue with putting yourself down outside of giving compliments, check out How to Stop Putting Yourself Down.
Tips
- No matter how you choose to compliment your crush, make sure it’s sincere. They’ll be able to spot if you’re trying to impress or flatter them and your cover may be blown!Thanks
References
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-give-a-powerful-compliment
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 11 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202109/the-psychology-compliments-nice-word-goes-long-way
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-give-a-powerful-compliment
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 11 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/managing-conflicts-with-humor.htm
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201404/5-secret-powers-eye-contact
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-flirt/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-topics/
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/build-trust/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202304/how-to-emotionally-support-someone
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/reasons-you-and-others-invalidate-your-emotional-experience
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202109/the-psychology-compliments-nice-word-goes-long-way
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/experimentations/202212/six-ways-self-defeating-humor-takes-a-terrible-toll
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