You know how guys think that girls are incomprehensible? Well, here's one. I kind of feel like using the word "demystify", but I can't think of a witty enough sentence to use it in. So anyway.

Love from Afar?

• First, make sure that she's kind of "in your league". Because much as the graphic novel media may tell you, Mary Janes do NOT end up with Peter Parkers in real life. Okay?

• Take some pride in your appearance. Wear clothes that flatter you, but not so much that they're kind of gay. Having your crush think you're gay.... not a good move. Brush your hair. Wash your face. Stand up straight. Shave. Use some pimple creams or whatever. You know, clean yourself up.

• Look her in the eye when you talk to her. Nothing is lamer than a guy who can't even meet your eyes. You have to respect yourself for her to think you're worthwhile. If she can see that you think you're shit, she won't have any reason to want to befriend you, much less date you.

• Think up some dry, sarcastic remark that you can kind of say only loud enough for a her to hear in class. Making fun of a mean teacher who picks on her or some other douchebag is fine. But make sure that she doesn't like your target first. If you make fun of a teacher that she actually likes, minus points.

Okay, so you get kind of close to her, and now you're friends. What to do?

Friend -> Girlfriend

1. So you're friends. She says "hi" to you in the halls. She doesn't try to avoid you. Great. So organize a movie outing with a few of your friends. About 5-ish should be fine. Then ask her if she wants to go. Something casual like, "Oh, Dan, Lizz, and some other people are going to see Dark Knight. Wanna come?"
   --- If she says no, DROP IT. For now, at least. Nothing is creepier than a guy who's overbearing.
   --- If she says she can't, but she really wants to see the movie, tell her there's a earlier or later showing that you guys could change to.
   --- If she says she can't, but asks if you can go a different time, then good job. That's a good step.
   --- If she says sure, then go to step two.

2. So you're going to a movie. Walk around in a group, buying candy and stuff. Notice who she pairs up with to talk.
   --- Is she sticking close to a female friend? She's probably uncomfortable.
   --- Is she mostly staying near another guy? Bad sign -- she's more interested in him than you.
   --- Is she talking to everyone about equally? She's having a good time.
   --- Is she talking a lot to you? Good sign.

3. Try to sit near her, but don't be obvious about it. If you can't get to an adjacent seat, don't make a deal out of it. Just sit close a seat or two over.
   --- You can't sit near her, but she says a few things during the movie. Acknowledge what she's saying, and give a small chuckle if it was meant to be a joke. You could even make a small comment of your own.
   --- You can't sit near her, and can't hear if she's saying anything. Pay attention to the movie so that you can make fun of/talk about a good part of the movie.
   --- You sit next to her, and she talks during the movie. Make sure that she's talking to you instead of the person on the other side of her, then acknowledge/chuckle/make a quip.
   --- You sit next to her, and she doesn't talk. For God's sake, don't talk. If she isn't talking, that means she's interested in the movie, and any side conversations will just be a distraction.

If you manage to sit near her, offer some of your... candy/popcorn/soda/whatever. Even if she doesn't want any, that's still a plus in your favor.

Anyway, I've written a lot, so let me know if this helps any. If no one wants to read it, I'm not going to waste time posting it.

Straight forward advice. Strange to me though that your writing this towards high school boys, because for the most part they seem to manage.

Hand Rooster is a rooster made with your hands.

Yeran was in the "what's your goal blah blah" thread a moment ago and seemed to feel like hitting the next person who said "I want a girlfriend". So I guess that's what spurred her to make this thread.

This sort of reminds me of a hentai I read a while ago, with a guy reading a love guide written by his little sister. It wasn't a very good hentai, but the guy got what he wanted (obviously).

If she's talking during the film wouldn't that mean she's bored/uninterested?

edit: I suppose my "Girl Magnet" t-shirt isn't helping me any?

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Good job, Yeran~ Rock Lee pose. 🙂

Nothing I didn't realize before, but this could
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Its not much stuff I really need, but your tactical advice is military grade.

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@AX: It could also be used for college... sorta. Interesting that you say high school boys get along fine, cause that's the demographic I thought needed the most help.

@Perim: Yup, exactly. I have a solid stance on anti-whining, so after I realized I kind of did in the goals thread, I decided to do something about it.

@Dr. Love and shaggievara: Thanks. Hopefully it'll help somebody. And the military-grade comment was gold.

Ok, so what if you sit next to her, and she won't stop drooling on you cause the movie is so terrible?

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Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!” "[/color]

That means she wants your Bod.

Most high school boys may be clumsy, but they will get it right eventually. It's called puberty. Without it all my precious school life romance manga would disappear. Not that they couldn't take a few pointers from your advice. I just think human mating rituals have proceeded for a long time. Also, all those people who wish they had a girlfriend, I think probably its more of an idle wish. Meaning, I wonder how much they are actually pursuing that goal.

Hand Rooster is a rooster made with your hands.

Why not just streamline the whole clumsy stage by getting some advice?

And I know that they're just kind of stating an idle wish. But I'm sick of hearing it. This was kind of meant to be a "You want a girlfriend? Well DO something about it instead of whining on a forum" kind of thing.

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Ok, so what if you sit next to her, and she won't stop drooling on you cause the movie is so terrible?

Wake her up, ask if she wants to go somewhere else with you.

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Why not just streamline the whole clumsy stage by getting some advice?

And I know that they're just kind of stating an idle wish. But I'm sick of hearing it. This was kind of meant to be a "You want a girlfriend? Well DO something about it instead of whining on a forum" kind of thing.

I guess I can respect your line of reasoning.

Hand Rooster is a rooster made with your hands.

Good advice, most stuff I knew already. Now if I could only find someone who isn't a complete retard, and everything will be fine. Well except for the fact that I'm very introverted in front of new people.

Kudos.
Relevant advice.
Now all you need are people who'll actually listen to them. xD

But still good advice though. 😃

Hahaha it's funny how this advice seems "old stuff" (meaning, everyone already knew all of it), and yet out of the last three dates I've gone out with, not ONE of them got the freaking simple message:

IF I'M NOT TALKING TO YOU DURING THE FREAKING MOVIE AND BARELY REPLY TO EVERYTHING YOU SAY, IT MEANS I'M ACTUALLY TRYING TO WATCH THIS MOVIE, AND ANY INTERRUPTION ON YOUR PART PISSES ME OFF TO NO END!!

Ah, I'm so unlucky with guys it's almost creepy. They think if you say yes to going to a movie with them, it actually means you wanna chat with them the whole time. But if this was my aim, don't you think we'd have gone to a nice little café instead??