It’s been a long and tough 2018. With less than a month left for this dreaded year to end, there are a lot of things on the bucket list that still need to be ticked off. One of which is telling that stupid crush of yours that he’s the idiot you’re crushing on, not the first 15 casual dates you met because you were bored and he wasn’t there to make you feel better.
We get it, it’s stressful even thinking about finally confronting your crush and talking about the feelings you’ve magically entangled in, but there are a bunch of ways to subtly give him the sign that he’s the one. There are some holy grail topics that bring out your inner philosopher harder than Harry Potter’s sto,ne and that’s the subject you want to hit right off the bat with him. Even if the crush thing comes to an end, you’ll get to know the person a little better which is always great: it adds to the personal research of boys that comes *muft muft muft* with life. Read in Geet voice for effect.
So if you’re wondering what all to talk to him about to make things a bit more serious or lusty (whatever floats your boat boo), here are a few pointers on strategic crush conversations that hopefully will land the both of you under the mistletoe!
1. Share your bucket lists
We’re sure there are plenty of things you want to do in life. No, not the big career plans and financial independence that require time and effort; rather, the small ones that can be completed quickly–like jumping off a plane. Talking to your crush about bucket lists is a double benefit: a) you get to know what all they consider to be an adrenaline rush; and b) it slyly gives him the hint that you’re looking for a partner in crime to conquer your list with. Win win on both fronts and you know it.
2. Sex-capade
No, we don’t mean blatantly tell him you are lusting after his fine-ass. Rather, just generally tell him what you like or dislike in bed as a part of a general conversation. Honestly, the world needs more conversation about sex without it being judged as slutty. Sex is more of a basic need than the phone in your hand, so why not be clear from the beginning in case things do go that way? You’ll have the best crush to boyfriend sex ever, because he’ll know what to do without you having to say it–and we don’t know where else you will find this level of fulfillment.
3. The meme theory
Since everyone’s always on the ‘gram and memes rule the world generally, why not combine the two and use it to express your deepest secrets? Find some dank memes that are so fiyaah that it does the whole job without you even having to type one sentence. Something along the lines of ‘when your crush doesn’t get it that he’s your crush’. Shut your eyes and press send. If he replies with a confused question mark, you can name any of those 15 bumble boys on the side that you’ve kept for fun. Or laugh hysterically, and go down the lol jokes route.
4. Plan A to plan B
To make sure that you guys actually spend some time together–so, plan some fun activities for the two of you. With planning comes texting, which is a good place to show your subtly enthu side. Something along the lines of “can’t wait to hang later”. Even if your other friends are a part of the scene, make sure you sneak out a bit of time alone, even if it is to go to the food court to pack a shawarma. The thing is, complimenting them about the smallest thing that you may have noticed goes a long way in clearing the picture. I mean why else would you notice if you didn’t care?
5. Fam jam
One very important conversation that most people avoid in the millennial age of things is talking about personal relationships. It could be with your mom, your sister, your cousin–families occupy a lot of space in your head, and as a result you talk frivolously about them. A large part of your insecurities can come out when spoken in detail, and that’s something that makes for a better understanding of a fellow human: be it yourself crush or otherwise. Sit down, have a chat with him about how he grew up, what his childhood was like, how his parents met, so on–and you’ll have so many deep conversations, you might fall in love. So you go for it, woman!
