Alright, we agree – proposing your female best friend can be risky.
What if she says no? What if she thinks you’re weird? Proposing could ruin a lot of friendships if done wrong. But it’s also an essential step to take your friendship to the next level – love!
They say no risks, no rewards, and we couldn’t agree more. Chances are, she also likes you “more than a friend”. But if you don’t propose to her, how will you figure it out? Moreover, you need to do so without denting your current bond.
We shared useful tips on proposing your female friend without costing your friendship.
Have a look.
Don’t Confess Right Away
Patience is the key. The last thing you want is to seem desperate in front of your girls. And girls hate desperate guys. Instead, look for hints to affirm she’s also into you.
Gut feeling also helps in this case. What’s your inner voice indicating? Listen to your inner voice. It never lies. Think about proposing only when you get strong signals from your girl and a “go” from your inner voice.
See, the thing is, girls aren’t always good at picking up on clues. They are typically more empathetic than men and have walls when it comes to accepting a guy as their lover, and it doesn’t matter if you’re her best friend.
This is both a blessing and a curse, as it means that they are very picky about the boys they choose to date. There are high chances other guys are trying to woo the girl you like.
But you can turn this into an advantage by making her feel special – remember, you’re her best friend, so your words will have more weightage than other guys. Girls love to get treated special. Use this as a key to win her heart. Take her out to a movie or her favourite place. Gift her that amazing chocolate flower bouquet on her birthday (you can consider ordering from Edible Blooms).
Notice her reaction and tell her that you’ll always care for her preferences.
Notice her blush when you say this. You’re welcome!
Be Bold
By proposing, you show her that you care about her and want to be with her. She will love you more if she knows you are willing to risk things for her. Also, whenever you get the chance, tell her why you want to be with her.
Girls like upfront boys who are clear about things. This applies to all kinds of relationships: friendship, love, etc.,
Healthy Flirting Helps
Girls love it when you adore them. It shows that you think they’re worth a lot more. You can consider talking about love and relationships and see if she’s comfortable. Ask her if she wants to go on long trips with you and wants to watch the moon together. See if your phone calls translate to affectionate talks and not just mere gossips.
Be Open To Rejection (Just In Case!)
Proposing something means you’re looking at what you want out of life and putting yourself out there for the big question. Just remember that she has a say in what she wants to do with her life too, and respect that decision in the best way you can as a gentleman.
Don’t fall into the despair phase. This will make it harder for you to go through the emotional roller coaster & contain yourself. You should learn how to face rejections, should you face any. They don’t mean the end of the world, and you can always improve.
In most cases, a girl may reject your proposal, but she may not end the friendship since she’s heavily invested in you (being your best friend). In times to come ahead, who knows, she might change her perception? My boy, you just need to hang around!
Final Word
It is okay to fall for your best friend. All you have to do is keep things upfront and wait for the right moment to let her know about your feelings.
Which tip did you like the most? Let us know in the comments!
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