Q&A for How to Talk to Your Middle School Crush (Girls)

Absolutely. It's totally natural to develop feelings for people you're attracted to. There's nothing wrong with you having feelings for someone!

You can find a new girlfriend anywhere. You have to be open to it every day. You could be on your way to work or on your way to get a cup of coffee or on your way to a meeting, and you stop and get a cup of coffee, and you can meet someone right then and there that you could date.

When you want to introduce yourself to a girl, you should not enter her life abruptly. Give her enough space and distance. Make eye contact with her. Say hello in a soft tone. Allow her to feel safe and then open up. You can offer a direct compliment or start a conversation with something in the situation. For example, if you are in line at a coffee shop, you can say that you are getting an oatmeal cappuccino and ask her about her favorite drink.

Popularity doesn't mean he won't like you. Try to find ways to talk to him, such as sitting near him in class. If he's a member of a club, try joining the club. You can also try to become friends with his friends so that you are invited to group events.

You can talk about anything. A good way to break the ice is to send a simple "Hey, what's up?" You can also ask them a question about school, ask about their plans over the weekend, or send them something funny you saw on the internet.

If you don't go to the same school, you can talk to him online, by texting, or through social media apps. If you're not ready to ask him on a date yet, see if he wants to just hang out. You can even invite him to a group outing at first.

Try to find things that you're both interested in to start a conversation. For example, if they wear a sports jersey for a local team, ask if they saw the recent game. If you're unsure about their interests, you can say, "So what do you like doing after school?" or "Do you have any plans for the weekend?"