CRUSHES

You've been talking for what seems like *forever.* You have snap streaks for days, and you have *really* good chemistry with him. The next step? Ask him out! It's 2019, ladies—you don't have to be a dude to make the first move. 

Whether you're extending an invite to the upcoming Spring Fling or want to catch a movie, asking out your crush can be *seriously* scary. Inevitably, you'll go through these 8 stages before you take a leap of faith and ask the big Q. 

1. Realizing that you've gotta make the first move  

You've clearly got a shy sweetie on your hands. You're fairly confident he'll say yes, but he's *way* too scared to ask you himself. 

2. You craft the *perfect* casual, yet flirty text and hit that fateful send button.

And the wait begins. 

3. You start to see the three daunting response bubbles (you know the ones) on your screen...

Why did you think this was a good idea?!?!

4. The bubbles stop, and you begin to question *literally* everything. 

What if you totally misread his feelings? What if he's sending screenshots to *everyone* and laughing with his buds?

5. Finally, you get a response back...and it says yes!

You haven't been this happy since Ariana dropped her album, TBH. 

6. When you found the *perfect* outfit for the big date 

One less thing to worry about! Not to mention, you'll look *amazing.* 

7. Reminding yourself how awesome and *brave* you are, no matter the outcome of your hang-out!

Practice self-love, always. 

8. You got this, girl! 

Time to go snag that sweetie! 

Have you ever asked out a crush before? How did it go? Let us know in the comments below. 

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by Emily Fishel | 2/7/2019