Q&A for How to Say Yes when a Guy Asks You Out

Don't play hard-to-get—there's no reason to. The guy is taking a risk and making himself vulnerable by asking the question, so you want to reward that.

Don't overcomplicate it! Something like "I'd love to!" or "That sounds great!" works well. You could also reply, "I suppose we can make that happen" with a winky face included at the end.

It depends on the context, but I would laugh and treat it like a joke rather than a serious proposal. That seems like a cruel joke so maybe assess whether this person is really a friend.

Yes, all of these same suggestions apply for a middle school teens. Understand that relationships in middle school tend not to be as long lasting, so try not to be as worried over proposals at a younger age.

You have to make up your mind and tell him in a straightforward fashion. Decide if you want to respond with another note or in person. It could be considered rude to leave him in limbo if his note was respectful. Be honest with your feelings so both of you know where your relationship stands.

You have to be careful and try to look at the situation objectively. Listen to your friends and figure out for what specific reasons they hate him. Then decide if those specific reasons matter to you. Friends are often right, but you have to decide for yourself what's best.

Be wary of this situation. You have to consider whether you want to risk ruining a relationship with a close friend just for a relationship. Remember that friends tend to last much longer than relationships.

You should treat it the same way as if he asked you to a movie or to dinner. In most cases, a dance is another form of a date and should be treated as such.

It all depends on the context, but you have to evaluate your priorities. Would saying yes jeopardize your friendship with his ex/your friend? Are you ready to risk a friendship for a relationship? Answer these questions before saying yes to such a proposal.

Every person takes their own time to decide when to say yes. If you haven't heard anything back soon, then I would ask her again to know for sure.

Be honest, forceful, and polite. Say 'no,' but in a way that doesn't let him down so harshly. For example, you might say 'I don't feel the same about you romantically, but I highly value our friendship."

I would avoid this person at all costs if he was ending a relationship just to be with you. This is a sign of immaturity and shows that this person doesn't value commitment.

I you love him back, then say 'I love you too!' If you don't, say you're not ready to discuss love and would like to take things more slowly.

I would proceed as normal and do your best to be on her parent's good side. It is often as an attractive quality for partners to try and impress the other's parents.

Ideally, questions about marriage should come much later after his initial proposal. Allow time for the relationship to ease in before you start to press his feelings about marriage. Asking him too soon may be uncomfortable for him to consider.