Q&A for How to Get a Boyfriend (for Guys)

Opt for dating apps that are more geared toward relationships rather than ones used for hookups.

You just have to live with it. People come and go, and if he doesn't accept your feelings, he shouldn't be your partner or friend anyway.

Don't worry. Things might be a little awkward but that is fine. If he was offended, he will get over it eventually. If he doesn't, don''t waste your time worrying about him.

There's two things that could mean. He could actually be considering a relationship with you and needs time to contemplate it. It could also mean that he is not interested in you. As confusing as it is, you may have to try and move on. Contact him if you can, and carry out a normal, friendly conversation. If it feels slightly awkward, walk away.

Yes. Everybody has their own issues to manage. However, you would be best served by seeking help with your social anxiety so you can be the best version of yourself.

Try online methods first if you are unwilling to come out to the public yet. Or, if you have good friends you trust, ask for their support.

Talk to the person more. If he doesn't talk back to you or doesn't do it with much effort, then he probably does not like you. If he responds by talking more and you become closer friends, you can ask him about his feelings toward you.

Start by spending time in places where he is. Try befriending his friends--if you are part of his group you will gain more exposure to him. You can also join whatever club/event/activity that your crush is involved in, which will give you an automatic excuse to spend more time with him. The conversation should come naturally after that.

Ask him. It's possible, but only if both of you consent to it.

Explain that your family is conservative, but never say never. You may be able to find a time in the future when you are strong enough to come out regardless of the repercussions. Let your friends know you will do this on your own timeline--not theirs.

Maybe, but the only way to know for sure is to talk to him. He may have had secret feelings for you and just figured it out.

If he already has a boyfriend, there is nothing you can do about it. Just support them as much as you can without romantically interfering.

It is up to you if you are ready to tell him. Just remember, if he is really your friend he won't care.

Though it could be a sign that he likes you, make sure that it is not coincidental that he laughs at your jokes, as he might just actually like the jokes and not you, at least not in a romantically inclined way. And, make sure that you like him too!

Spend more time with him, and let some feelings naturally build between you. If you feel like there's a mutual love there, tell him how he makes you feel and what he means to you. Another, sneakier, way of doing it would be to send him a text telling him that you love him. Wait for his response. If it's bad, say you meant to send it to another person. If it's good, you have yourself a boyfriend.

Trust is the most important thing in a relationship. If he doesn't trust you, you need to leave him and find someone who will trust you and treat you well. You deserve the best.

Everyone has a chance to get a boyfriend, no matter what you look like. Don't feel as if you are never going to get one, because a true person wouldn't care about what you look like on the outside and would focus on your inner beauty (AKA your personality).

It will be harder for you in my experience, but usually just being upfront and open is better than not letting them know. If they aren't okay with it, they aren't worth it.

Just ask him!

Not entirely, maybe find something that you are both very interested in, like a show or an animal.

First of all, you are only as ugly as you believe you are. If you're nice and respect people a lot and get known as a really cool, nice guy, this article will help.

Ask him or some people close to him if he's gay. If he isn't then you'll have to be just friends with him.

That seems like a good time to tell him, but only if you're ready. Maybe you could ask him to do something simple for Valentine's Day like go to a movie.

Everyone has different ideas of beauty. Just because you think you're ugly doesn't mean that everyone else will! Let people get to know you and they will see your attractiveness inside and out. You will find a boyfriend who comes to love your thinness.

There's no way to be completely sure, but if you're cautious you can eliminate a lot of potential problems. Get to know someone before you pursue them romantically. Don't go home (or anywhere) with someone you've just met. If you talk to someone online, and you decide to meet up in person, meet in a public place. If you go out to bars/clubs, go in a group if possible and stay near your friends. It might also be a good idea to carry pepper spray in your pocket just in case.

Do whatever feels most comfortable to you. If you don't feel comfortable outing yourself, then don't. Either evade the question or lie. You can always tell him the truth later. If you do feel comfortable, then answer honestly. A good first question to ask when someone asks you this is, "Why do you want to know?" You can often get a general feel of how he feels about the topic and why he was curious, if you don't know already. Try to ask it in a neutral or earnest tone, as the other person may take it the wrong way if you sound offended, panicked, shocked, or sarcastic.

For this aspect of life, it really doesn't matter what your orientation is: if you like someone, talk to them. Get to know them. Flirt, see how they react. And if they like you back - wonderful! He may be gay, but if he is, that doesn't mean he automatically loves you back. It's the same risk everyone takes when they show they like someone, regardless of your or their sexual orientation. Go slow, give things time to grow.

Try and find areas with diversity, and you'll find a gay guy. Ask your friends to find someone to match you up with. Take a plunge and try to meet any gay guy you know of and see if there's something there to interest you.

Tell him how you feel, but don't say anything else about this other girl. You'll only make yourself look desperate (and jealous) by putting her down. If he chooses you, great. If he decides to date the other girl, move on and find somebody else.

You have to get to know him first. Start by just being friends and hanging out every now and then. Learn about his hobbies, interests, likes and dislikes, personality quirks, etc. If you feel like he might be a good fit for you, then you can start working on taking the friendship to a different level, but don't worry about jumping into a relationship right away. Take things slow.