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December 2001

A regular advice column published monthly in Singles Network, a publication for singles of all ages in the metro Denver, Colorado area.


Dear Linda,

I am 23 yrs of age and I have never had a boyfriend before. I have a crush on a guy in the building I worked in. His company does IT services for my company and also other companies in the building too.

I have talked to him once, cos once I called his company for troubleshooting some printer problems. But because I was nervous, I kind of stammered for a bit while explaining my printer problem. He giggled a little.

After that, whenever he happens to come to our company and passed by me, both he and I would stare at each other. I don't think it's flirting though, cos he didn't smile at me, and I didn't dare to smile at him either (cos of my stammering problem last time, I felt a little embarassed). Could it be simply because I am the tallest girl in the office? Cos he's a very tall guy too. Could he be checking me out? But why didn't he smile at me? Is he interested?

I want to smile at him, and maybe talk to him but couldn't bring myself to do it. Maybe it's work stress or something, I don't know. Plus it's the office, I am afraid my colleagues may notice it and think I am desperate or something.

Pls advice, thx.

Susan

Dear Susan,

I suggest that you smile at him and ask him how he is. You don't have to make conversation, just be friendly and move on. The next time you see him, ask how he is, and then one more question, about work or whatever. Be sure to smile at him.

 

Dear Linda,

I am really confused about this subject. I met this guy about 2 months ago on my college campus during a cold and rainy day. I made the first move and decided to talk to him and get to know him more. So, we just talked for about an hour before our classes and everything was going great. Then, for the next three weeks he didn't even bother coming to school. I thought that it was me that scared him away. But, then one day I saw again and we talked again and we switched phone numbers. And this past Friday I called him and asked him if he wanted to met for coffee and he showed up. I was happy to see him.

What are the signs that I can do to show him that I really like him? I feel like I should write him a letter and tell him that way but what I am going to say to him in that letter.

Please help me~

Leigh

 

Dear Leigh,

You have done a great job of letting him know you are interested. I think it is his turn to make an effort. There may be many reasons for him to not pursue a relationship at this time, even though he may be quite interested in you.

 

Dear Linda,

I am in high school and I haven't had any boyfriends yet. It's not that I'm not popular, I am but for some reason I have never been asked out by the guys that I want. Any guy that has ever liked me, I didn't like back. I am having this huge dilemma because I really want a boyfriend. The problem is that I am too embarrassed to let anyone know that I like them. I guess it's that I'm scared of either rejection or that other people will make fun and judge. How do I get the guys I want to notice me and ask me out?

Jillian

 

Dear Jillian,

It is not unusual for people to be asked out by people they are not attracted to. Having the confidence to let someone know you like them comes from feeling good about yourself. My book offers many suggestions to help you.

 





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