Think about both major and minor criteria. Someone with the same values and life views as you is probably important. But you might also think about whether you want someone who will run marathons with you, or someone who will binge-watch TV with you, or someone who works in the same industry as you. While you may want a girlfriend who you think is extremely physically attractive, avoid putting this at the top of your list. Your relationship should be based on something less superficial than good looks.

Grocery store Bookstore or library Coffee shop Park Hiking trail Music shop

Try to have some level of interest in the activity. Don’t just pretend to like an activity because there are lots of girls doing it too. Otherwise, you will start off a potential relationship with falseness. If you are in school, try taking a different type of class than what you normally take. Even if you don’t feel like you’re a creative person, you might take art or drama class. You can get to know this girl in one of her favorite classes.

When a woman is at a bar or club, she is already on her guard. She may not be looking for a long-term relationship, or she might be out with the girls for the night. The place is not ideal for connecting with someone more than casually.

The circumstance around you. If you’re at a park or walking down the street and you notice something funny, say something about it. Make a joke about yourself. If you’re really tall, talk about how you can see the next city from your viewpoint. Tell a funny story about yourself. Did you get into a silly fight in middle school? Tell her about it, and be sure to include the details about the ridiculous clothes you wore at the time or what song you rocked out to right before you got into the fight. Talk about current events. Some things that happen in the news or with celebrities can be good material for making jokes. These jokes might work well as your personal inside jokes later on. Careful not to use crude or offensive humor. Until you know someone very well, this type of humor should be avoided at all costs.

”I really like your hair long like that. ” “You made some really smart points in the class debate today. ” ”You’re really easy to talk to. ”

This also helps demonstrate your confidence. View this as an opportunity for acceptance.

Make sure you don’t only compliment this person on her physical appearance. You can tell her that she looks pretty, but make sure you also compliment her on her artistic sense or her ability to weave through rush-hour traffic.

You might need to arrange “accidentally” bumping into her. For example, if you initially met her at the dog park, keep taking your dog there regularly until you see her again.

Having positive and confident body language will convey to other people that you respect yourself and that you are confident. This type of body language includes making regular eye contact, smiling a lot and acting friendly, and standing up straight.