So you’d like to know how to ask a girl if she likes you. But you don’t want to look desperate or needy when you’re doing so.
That’s great because I’ll show you several ways to do just that. I’ll even show you a clever way to find out if a girl likes you without even asking her. So make sure to read everything below because you wouldn’t want to miss it!
How to ask a girl if she likes you the right way
The trick to asking her if she likes you without seeming desperate lies in how you sound and behave when you ask the question. It’s not about the actual words you say.
There is huge difference in asking this question to a girl you met off a legitimate hookup app vs. some other spot out in the real world where picking up women is easy.
I mean, you can take your sweet time and think really hard about what words to use when asking her the question. You can even come up with some particularly clever, charming and endearing phrase to say to her.
But none of it will matter if your delivery is awful. Or if you look like a scared little boy who’s unsure of himself. Or, which is even worse, you ask the question at the worst possible time.
That’s why I always recommend using the simplest words when asking women these kinds of questions. Don’t try to think of something too clever just to make it look cutesy and impressive. This will only make you look like a tryhard instead.
This is why nothing beats saying uncomplicated and straightforward lines. Use lines like “So, do you like me?” or something similar to it, as long as it’s simple and direct.
If your timing is right and your delivery is on point, she’ll never think you’re needy or desperate. She won’t care what words you use as long as you get the point across.
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Timing is crucial
Now that you know the very basics of how to ask a girl if she likes you, let’s talk a bit about timing.
Obviously, you don’t want to ask this question too soon. I recommend only asking this once you’ve spent a significant amount of time together.
So suddenly asking your waitress out 5 minutes after she refilled your coffee is out of the question. You might end up scaring her off.
If you’re on a date, refrain from asking her until the date is about to end. And only ask if you’re still absolutely unsure if she likes you or not. You only ever have to ask if you’re completely unsure.
That’s because asking “Do you like me?” too soon is not only needy but also insecure. It shows you don’t think you’re fun or attractive enough to warrant a girl liking you.
It also shows you can’t read social cues or notice certain signs women show when they like you. This will make her think you’re super inexperienced.
So do yourself a favor and save these kinds of questions for when you’ve already spent enough time with her.
A good time to ask her is when you’re at the high point of your interaction. When she’s already laughing, enjoying herself and having tons of fun with you. She’s much more likely to say yes when you’re both high on positive emotions.
It's also important to know that being able to tell if a girl likes you online, and how to approach that, is going to differ from women you meet face to face.
Proper delivery is key
Now let’s talk about the second most important thing: your delivery.
Like I said before, you don’t want to look like a lost little puppy when you ask her because you’ll probably get a negative reply.
You also don’t want to look completely clueless when you ask the question. You can’t ask her in an overly aggressive way because she might get spooked. Using a monotone voice and a deadpan expression won’t do you any favors either.
To do it properly, everything about you must scream confidence.
Your attitude, your tone of voice, your body language and your facial expressions must all be confident and relaxed. Your voice shouldn’t waver or crack. You should say the words slowly and deliberately. And you should be smiling warmly or slyly at her, whichever you prefer.
This is even possible through text. If a woman gives you her number, don't ask her if she likes you then and there. You need to build up just a little more rapport to sweeten the deal. After all, she already gave you her number (a good sign!). You don't want to blow it by being too forward.
So here’s what will happen when you combine all of these with the right timing and proper delivery.
Imagine you’re both sitting together having coffee. You’re joking around, teasing each other playfully, engaging in banter and enjoying each other’s company. She’s laughing and smiling and hanging onto your every word. You know she’s into you, you just have to be sure.
You then lean in closer to her, put your arm around her and ask her with a sly smile “You like me, don’t you?”
When you put it like that, she’ll simply melt and definitely say yes.
So remember this: Only ask a woman if she likes you after you’ve spent some time together.
Otherwise, at best, you’ll seem needy when you ask. At worst, she’ll think you’re a creepy guy who’s assuming too much.
Often, you don’t even have to ask
Now that you know what works, let me tell you a little secret.
I have never had to ask girls if they like me simply because I can see it from their behavior. It’s easier when I know what to look for. It also helps if you're not talking to them or asking them out through texting.
The main clue is how comfortable she looks around you. If she’s super comfortable with your touch and with being close to you, then she definitely likes you.
If she’s comfortable with you touching her hair or her face, then she REALLY likes you.
Now if she holds your gaze, licks her lips and keeps getting touchy with you, then she’s probably already thinking naughty thoughts about you. She might even be the one to ask you out.
So instead of relying on asking questions to find these things out. Learn how to spot signs of attraction, and you’ll be able to tell when a girl likes you. It saves you the trouble of having to ask at the risk of looking desperate.
Asking if a girl likes you can be difficult for a lot of guys. It's the precursor to asking a woman out and it's almost as daunting. But if you focus on the right timing and the proper delivery, you shouldn’t have a problem at all.
Remember to not overcomplicate things and keep them as simple as possible. Express confident body language and a pleasant demeanor, and you’ll often end up hearing the answer you’re expecting in return.
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