4 ways to keep it cool around your crush

We've got the four best tips for keeping it cool around your crush— it's easier than ya think!

Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident

Seeing your crush already makes ya nervous. Why make it worse by worrying that your skirt is riding up or your straps are going to fall down? Wearing your fave clothes is a great way to feel confident and cool.

Remember, he's just a guy

He might seem totally perfect (those eyes! that smile! his sense of humor!), but here's a hint: he's not. He gets nervous, has his off days and doesn't always know what to say—just like you. We're not saying you have to point out his zits or that food in his teeth to make yourself feel better, but it's crucial to remember that he's just a guy. You *can* have a normal convo with him.

Don’t be overly flirtatious, but don’t clam up

It's easy to think that the only way to get a dude's attention is by being a total flirt. Batting eyelashes, playful arm touches...the works. While this can work sometimes, it can become overkill super quickly (Not all guys wanna be called "Joshy," for starters). So be cautious, but don't clam up, either. Remember in elementary school when you would basically freeze out a guy just so he'd never know you dug him? Yeah, that strategy just isn't going to work anymore. Just be yourself!

Casual conversation

If you’re stressing about talking to your crush, you should try to think of casual, common points of interest to talk about (and, if you're super nervous, maybe think about planning out when to chat with him). If you know he’s on the basketball team and you have homeroom together, you can ask him what the score for yesterday’s game was in homeroom. If you see him at lunch, you could stop him and ask him for the homework in second period. Striking up a casual conversation about a topic you both have in common will give you something easy and relaxing to chat about. Things might start to flow, and who knows what will happen then?

From: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2015/02/20/4-ways-to-keep-it-cool-around-your-crush.aspx