How to Seem Less Creepy in Front of Your Crush

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It can be hard to act normal in front of the person you have a crush on. With some practice, though, you can learn to stay calm. Read on for some ways to stop being weird in front of your crush.

1

Look for signs that indicate your crush isn’t reciprocating interest.

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    Examples of signs that convey lack of interest are delayed responses, failure to make eye contact, and crossed arms. [1]
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2

Stop staring at your crush.

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    Try to casually glance over at your crush from time to time, or admire him or her using your peripheral vision.
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Avoid facing your entire body directly toward your crush.

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    This can be uncomfortable, especially when the interest isn’t mutual. Instead, face your body in a slightly different direction so your full attention isn’t centered on your crush. [2]
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4

Stop acting overly serious around your crush.

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    Constantly frowning and maintaining a serious expression can make you appear too intense and creepy, while smiling and laughing are more effective at lighting up the mood and making your interaction seem more friendly and casual. [3]
5

Spend time with your crush in moderation without being too clingy.

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    This can come across as creepy, especially if you’ve just met. Instead, say hello to your crush when you cross paths or make definitive plans to spend time together.
    • Don’t make your crush think that you are too much into them if you haven’t kissed or haven’t even had your first date yet.
    • Likewise, avoid overwhelming them with huge text messages. For instance, if they send you two words, don’t respond with seven sentences.
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Avoid being overly direct about your feelings toward your crush.

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    However, sometimes being overly direct can scare him or her away, depending on how you present your feelings. For example, inform your crush that you’re interested in getting to know them better, rather than professing your love and intentions to marry and bear their children.
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Appear relaxed in front of your crush whenever possible.

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    Feelings of nervousness and fear around your crush can lead to trembling, sweating, a shaky voice, and other signs that could make your crush feel awkward and uncomfortable in your presence. [4]
    • Practice deep breathing, smile, and laugh to help yourself stay calm when spending time with your crush.
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Avoid touching your crush inappropriately.

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    While you may constantly look for opportunities to make physical contact with your crush, touching him or her at the wrong moments or too soon after meeting can make you seem creepy and predatory. Try to maintain a respectable physical distance and avoid seizing moments to touch your crush whenever given the chance.
    • If you text each other, don’t send them inappropriate images of yourself or your body parts.
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Deliver a sincere apology to your crush if you suspect you’re being too creepy.

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    For example, apologize for staring at your crush, and explain that you allowed your gaze to linger because he or she looked especially attractive on that particular day. [5]
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Take care of your physical appearance.

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    In addition, ill-fitting clothes, and clothing with derogatory logos and sayings are examples of things that could make you seem insensitive, scary, and creepy from a physical standpoint.
    • Improve physical hygiene if necessary, and avoid wearing clothing that offends your crush. For example, if your crush openly announces his or her distaste for gun laws, avoid wearing t-shirts that advertise your views on pro-gun laws.
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Avoid stalking your crush to arrange “accidental” meetings.

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    This is especially true if you run into him or her repeatedly on more than one occasion. Keep a fair distance, and avoid going out of your way to run into them during staged meetings.
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