27 Surefire Ways to Make a Guy Beg for Your Attention

You’ve been eyeing that cute guy at the gym for weeks now, but you just don’t know how to get him to ask you out. You don’t want to seem desperate, but you also don’t want to miss your chance.

So how do you get a guy’s attention? And more importantly, how do you make him beg for your attention?

Fear not. Read on for 27surefire ways to get his attention — and keep it.

These are simple things you can do to increase your chances of being asked out by that special someone. Follow these tips and watch the date requests start rolling in.

Whether you’re single and looking for love, or just trying to make your current relationship more exciting, these 27 tips will help you get what you want. From subtle hints to bold displays, there’s something here for everyone. So go ahead and experiment until you find the approach that works best for you.

1. Get a Sexy New Look

The first step to attracting a guy’s attention is knowing how to work it. So, if you’re looking for love, make an effort with how you look from head to toe.

Girls who know how to work it in their everyday style will always attract guys. Start with your hair and makeup, then be sure to dress the part by wearing sexy outfits that flatter your figure. Wearing clothes you feel confident in can make all the difference when it comes to catching a guy’s eye.

Dress to impress when leaving the house and your cutie will be asking for your number in no time.

2. Add Some Spice to Your Day-to-Day Routine

Girls who are looking for love should also consider adding some excitement to their everyday lives. Guys love girls with a little sass, so be sure your personality shines through in everything you do.

If you always order the same lunch or stop at the same coffee shop on your way to work every day, mix things up. If you’re single, try something new with your appearance like switching up your hair color or adding some new makeup to your look.

3. Make an Entrance

Guys love it when girls make an entrance. So next time you go out into the town be sure to put your best foot forward. Whether you’re clubbing or meeting your friends for dinner, make an entrance that will get attention.

If you’re heading to a house party, show up fashionably late and stop to chat with everyone before making your way inside. It’s always fun to play it cool when you arrive somewhere new. Or if you’re out for casual drinks with your best friends, strut in with confidence and let your personality shine.

4. Be Mysterious

Guys love a girl who’s hard to get, so if you’re looking to make him want you more, act mysterious when you’re out in town. Guys will always go for what they can’t have, so be sure not to give away too much information about yourself.

Don’t ask him too many questions and avoid sharing too much about your personal life on a first date. Play coy by keeping some secrets so he’ll want to spend more time with you figuring out what you’re all about.

5. Show You Have a Sense of Humor

Girls who are looking for love should make sure their sense of humor is on full display whenever they’re out with friends.

Flirting is always more fun when you can make each other laugh, so make sure to drop a few jokes here and there. Guys will appreciate the effort, because guys love girls who are confident enough to let their guard down once in a while.

6. Show Off Your Confidence

Confident girls are always more attractive, so when you’re out with your friends or at a social event, be sure to show off your best qualities. Guys love girls who are comfortable in their own skin and don’t feel the need to beg for attention. Instead of worrying about what other people think of you, channel your inner sex goddess and own it.

7. Be a Flirt

Guys love girls who know how to play the flirting game, so be sure to give him a taste of your irresistible charm every once in a while. If you see him checking you out or starting up a conversation, don’t make it too obvious that you like him. Give his ego a little boost by flirting back just enough to let him know where your head’s at without coming on too strong.

8. Get Some Space

If you’re looking for love, sometimes the best thing to do is get out of your own way and give it time. Sometimes guys need to make up their minds about what they want out of life, so make an effort to go on adventures and not smother him with affection until he’s ready to give you the time of day.

9. Let Love Find You

If you’re constantly actively searching for love but haven’t found it yet, it might be time to let go and trust that love will come when you least expect it.

Guys love girls who are interesting and fun to be around, so if you’re looking for a guy who gets your sense of humor, watch the types of people you surround yourself with.

10. Don’t Worry About What Other People Think

If no one likes him or he isn’t your physical type but you’re into him anyway, don’t let other people’s opinions prevent you from experiencing something great. Sometimes what looks right on paper won’t feel right in real life. So, if you really like someone, give them a chance instead of jumping to conclusions based on your friends’ advice.

11. Love Yourself

Women who love themselves attract guys who love themselves, so if you want to find love, the first step is loving yourself. Don’t let your confidence waver because you’re worried about what other people are thinking — wear what makes you feel confident and beautiful instead of trying too hard to impress everyone else.

12. Give Him Space

If you really like someone, it can be hard to let him go and give him some space. But if you really like someone, sometimes giving him a little bit of room will make him want you more than ever when he comes back around.

13. Be Patient

Sharing your feelings is very rewarding but not always necessary in the beginning stages of dating. Guys who are interested in you will let you know without you having to say anything.

This will make him more interested in pursuing the relationship, since he sees that it’s reciprocal. Guys love girls who are patient enough to not come on too strong or play games just to get attention.

14. Let Him Hunt

If you really want to find love, sometimes the best thing you can do is step back and let him make the first move whenever possible. If you are always chasing after guys, they might start to play hard-to-get just to keep things interesting, but if you take a more passive approach in your relationships, they’ll only become more attracted to you in the long-run.

15. Just Be Yourself

Trust us when we tell you that guys love girls who are confident enough to be themselves in a social setting. If your idea of a perfect night is going to get ice cream with your best friends or binge-watch Netflix, then go out and do it. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not or you’ll lose his interest pretty quickly.

16. Give Him a Little Push

If he’s really crushing on you but is shy and doesn’t make a move, give him a little nudge in the right direction by making eye contact, smiling at him, and then glancing away like you’re shy too. Let him know that he doesn’t have to be alone in his feelings by making the first move yourself.

17. Don’t Be Too Available

If you really want to find love, sometimes the best thing you can do is not be so available all of the time. Guys will start to resent always being the one to make the effort to hang out with you, so if you like him and want things to progress, wait for him to make the next move.

18. Stop Using Technology

You might think that always having his number on your phone or always looking at his Facebook profile will help you stay connected and remind you of what could be waiting for you at home, but it actually just makes him lose interest in you.

If he likes you, he’ll make the effort to call or message you almost every day and won’t be able to get enough of talking to you.

19. Get a Hobby

Having a hobby will help keep your mind off how much you like someone that doesn’t like you back and make it easier to move on with your life.

Taking on a new interest or challenge will help distract you from obsessing over someone who doesn’t love you back and give you something else to focus on instead of pining after him all day long.

20. Find Common Ground

If there are no common interests between the two of you, it’s pretty unlikely that anything is going to develop between the two of you. The more common ground the two of you share, the better. If he likes music, movies, or sports and you like those things too (or are willing to learn), then go ahead and give him a chance.

21. Make Eye Contact

Eye contact during a workout is the obvious place to start. Staring at him for too long or looking away can be very off-putting, so approach with caution.

When he’s not looking, sneak an occasional peak his way. Flirting via eye contact is one of the first things you should try.

Eye contact while smiling and waving is the perfect combo. Smiling is always recommended when given the chance, but making eye contact while you’re doing it can be even more effective.

22. Compliment him every once in a while — casually

You don’t want to be one of those girls who can’t stop telling him how gorgeous he is, but if you make the occasional casual compliment (or two) it will let him know that you like what you see and might motivate him to ask you out.

23. Make sure you’re always in his line of sight

If he can see you, he’s probably thinking about you. And that’s a good thing. Stand where he can see you or make sure to sit where you’ll be in his peripheral vision when possible.

24. Ask for Advice

Asking for advice while at the gym is a great way to get on his radar. Approach him while he’s doing something you don’t understand, like lifting weights or using an elliptical machine, and ask what he thinks of different workout options.

25. Smile

Smiling is one of the simplest ways to get noticed. If you see your crush at the gym, smile and wave! Men love women who are confident enough to have fun, so waving hello is a great way to show him how much confidence you have.

A simple smile, paired with a “Hey” will let him know you’re happy he’s around and might encourage him to start up a conversation.

26. Make Small Talk

After waving hello, make small talk every once in a while. Chat about workouts and goals for the future, but don’t let it get too weird. Don’t cross any boundaries and don’t overshare.

27. Smell Good

If he came up to you and complimented your outfit, would you be flattered? Of course! Take this information and run with it; make sure you always look your best before leaving the house. Also, dish out a little extra deodorant to keep those gym smells at bay. Never underestimate the power of a nice smell.

And the bottom line is…

Don’t give up. If you really like someone, don’t just let him slip away. There are ways to get his attention and turn your crush into something real.

Remember, it’s important that you take care of yourself, too. Working out is a great way to boost your confidence, so join in on the fun.

Men love a woman who is confident, so be sure to keep your head held high and smile when you walk past the object of your affection.

Remember, with time and patience YOU can turn that guy from somebody in the gym you noticed to the guy you go on an amazing date with.

And who knows, maybe there will even be a happily ever after.

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