After an amazing few months of freedom, summer is over and school is back in session.
And while you may be bummed about being at your desk (not to mention the endless hours of HW), we’ve got some good news for you: With that fresh school sched comes a new slew of crush-worthy cuties.
So how should you go about finding—and flirting with—a potential bae? Here’s *exactly* how to give off good vibes and show that sweetie just how amazing you really are...
1 SHED YOUR SHELL. It’s time to kiss the shy good-bye. While it’s normal to feel self-conscious around someone you like, the goal is to push past those nerves with some cool, confident moves.
On Monday, make eye contact when you see him in the hall. Tuesday? Make eye contact again, and add a smile (bet he smiles back!). Wednesday: Wave casually and smile again when you see him before class. Thursday: Give an even bigger smile and say hi. And on Friday? Well, chances are he’ll get the clue and start chatting you up.
If he doesn’t bite? Just walk right up to him and ask how his week is going. Then, let the convo flow naturally from there.
2 BRANCH OUT. We know, we know: You only dig soccer stars. Or student council presidents. Or someone who has perfectly mastered Bach’s piano concerto in D minor. Whatever it is, you’ve got a type—and you’re intent on sticking to it.
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