I have had a mega crush on one of my guy friends for 3 years now. Sometimes it seems he feels the same way and others it doesn’t. I don’t know how to grab his attention because I’m too shy. Anything I can do?

-The Blushing Best Friend

Dear Blushing Best Friend,

I totally understand where you are coming from, I was there too. Being shy doesn’t make things easier, but the fact that you two are friends should help the situation. Somehow you need to let him know how you feel and see if he is feeling the same way. Maybe next time you are going to go out with a couple of people, invite him along. Make sure he knows that you want him to go with you and that it isn’t just some “friends” thing. With Valentines Day coming up, you can also make him a Valentine telling him how you feel. Make sure you don’t just text it to him or facebook it or whatever, it definitely needs to be more personal. Also, make sure you don’t just hint to him… if there is one thing I have learned it is that guys DO NOT pick up on hints; unfortunately you have to be straight forward. It is always scary to put yourself out there, but remember that you have been friends for a long time now, and it will take a lot for that to be ruined. Guys like honesty and guts and you letting him know how you feel covers both areas. Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

-RelateMag

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