There’s This Girl I Like. How Should I Approach Her?

I’m a 16-year old-male in high school. There’s this girl I like who many of my friends say I should just ask out. I’m not sure if I’m really her type because I’m not the most outspoken person.

She hangs out with a lot of people, guys and girls, so I never really know how to approach her and try to get a connection with her.

I’d like any advice as to how I should approach her and if there’s anything specific I should try to tell her.

-Jorge (New York)

If she’s always around people, start by just trying to make eye contact and smile. Try to figure which way she walks from class to class to give yourself chances to get around her and walk with her.

If you ever see her alone, you need to take advantage of that opportunity to make conversation. Ask her questions about what she thinks about things (teachers or classes or activities) and listen.

Once she seems responsive, then you can ask her out and it will feel more natural and easy.

No counseling or psychotherapy advice: The Site does not provide psychotherapy advice. The Site is intended only for use by consumers in search of general information of interest pertaining to problems people may face as individuals and in relationships and related topics. Content is not intended to replace or serve as substitute for professional consultation or service. Contained observations and opinions should not be misconstrued as specific counseling advice.