Ways to Make a Guy Like You

You're pretty sure he's the one for you, and there he is, thinking you're his buddy, or that you're just another one in the group of friends he hangs out with. Obviously, you just can't give up considering that the 'perfect' ones are so rare to come by. So what do you do then? How do you get this guy to like you? Is it really worth all the effort? Are you absolutely sure he is who you want? Of course, you've read all the relationship advice for women out there. If you're still not convinced, here's some more, to help you discover the ways to make a guy like you.

How to Make a Guy Like You

First let's get rid of some stereotypes. Guys definitely look for physical attractiveness, but that's not all. They go beyond physical appeal at some point. So you really cannot fit the bill perfectly because what men like in women is really subjective. While for a man it may be the absolutely extrovert, full of life, adventurous woman, for another it may be the right blend of coyness and extroversion, of adventure and caution. So at the bottom of it all, there really is no right and wrong, but just a matter of understanding the guy you are trying to get to like you, and employing those means to work for you.

Having said all this, there are still some basics that are applicable to all men, that perhaps define the first step towards understanding what they really want. So without further ado, here's some basics all you girls out there should employ.

• Respect Yourself: Before you gain his attention, you must have your own. Before trying out all those tips on how to get a guy to like you and make him fall in love with you, learn to love and respect yourself as much as you would want him or anyone to. Not just men, anyone will respect a woman who knows her worth, and believes she deserves it. Also don't think that you don't deserve him, or that he is out of your league. You cannot decide that unless you talk to him enough, and really put an effort to gain his attention.
• Be Yourself: While it is a fact that some girls do themselves more harm than good by being themselves, it is also a fact that you can't change yourself completely just so that someone likes you. A guy should like you for the person you are, not the person he wants you to be. In simple terms, if you are not his type, don't go too far to change yourself to become his type. No one appreciates deception. If you are his type, then being yourself is probably the simplest thing you can do to get him to like you.
• Attract His Attention: You love yourself, you are yourself, what's holding you back then? Start learning how to attract a man. Start with regular greetings, then move on to a conversation about his interests, and yours. This is how you can strike common ground and get him interested in you. Apart from this, you don't have to be dressed to kill all the time, but make sure you look presentable. Every once in a while it will make his heart skip a beat when you do dress to kill!
• Brush Up Your Sense of Humor: This point and the one about being yourself go hand in hand. Feel confident about your sense of humor, your idea of funny. A woman who can make a man laugh is simply golden! On the other hand, appreciate his sense of humor too. Yours may be different from his, but soon you will learn to appreciate each other's idea of funny (as long as it's not too bizarre!)
• Spend Time Together: Another way to get a guy to like you is to get him to spend time with you. Spending time together does not only mean romantic candlelight dinners. Go for your morning jogs together, or join a gym together, go for a trek, join a book club, or a dance class, whatever it takes to get you guys to spend time together will work. This way the romantic dinners won't be too far away!
• Spend Time Away Too: Don't always be the one making plans and asking him to do things with you. Treat him like a friend, not a god you are worshiping. In simple terms, remember he is not your number one priority, and make him aware of that. While guys love that girls show interest in them, a little too much may just scare them away. The time spent apart will also help you analyze whether he is the one, based on which you can decide your future course of action.
• Be Fun: Again, this point goes hand in hand with being yourself. If you are a fun person by nature, show it. Don't be this nun who's too scared to say or do anything in front of him. Remember, guys are usually as tongue-tied as girls are when it comes to making conversation. But if you are your fun self, it'll ease the tension, and allow him to be himself with you. This way, both of you will get to know each other better, and this will help you further decide how to let him know you like him.
• Flirt: If you like someone, flirting is going to come to you naturally. But how much should you flirt? Just enough to suggest you may be interested in him. Compliment the way he looks, his sense of humor, tell him he's one of the rare few who can make you laugh, but don't keep saying it. Just say it once, and have him want more. This is one of the best flirting tips. Use your body language to communicate your liking for him. Lightly touch him when you laugh at something he says, give him a flirtatious smile every so often, and this will do just the right trick for you.
• Keep Him Interested: You've got his attention, but how do you keep him interested? Try this for instance. If he ever compliments you on the way you make your hair, or a particular outfit you wear, do it again, after a few days, to show him that you remember. He'll definitely appreciate the effort you are putting in, and it will make him want you more. If this is not a way to show a guy you like him, what is?

With all said and done, don't misuse or overdo these ways to make a guy like you. You've employed all the methods, you've tried working on making a guy want you, and you've worked enough to keep him interested. You've done your bit, so now sit back and wait for the results. If it doesn't work out, don't feel bad; you've done enough, and perhaps there's something better for you in store out there. Also remember that good efforts usually do yield results. So don't be disheartened, and give it your best shot. Good luck!