How to Make Her Fall in Love with You: The Ultimate Guide

We have some good news and bad news. The good news is that if a girl expresses an interest in you, there’s a chance they will fall in love with you. The bad news is that life isn’t a fairy tale or a 1990s romcom—if there’s no spark/interest, there’s no magic potion, midnight kiss, or act of chivalry that will make her love you.

So, if there’s a girl out there who’s interested in you, whether she’s a long-time friend you’ve been crushing on or a new fling who gave you butterflies, here’s how to keep her interest and how to make her fall in love with you.

Establish a Strong First Impression

If you’ve yet to meet her face-to-face, you’re in luck, as first impressions mean everything in this game. If you make a good first impression, she’ll think about you more when you’re not there and a spark of interest could turn into lust and obsession. It’s all smooth sailing from there.

Here are some ways to make a good first impression:

• Dress well and make sure you’re well-groomed
• Wear your best cologne
• Make eye contact and practice active listening—hang on every word she says
• Smile and introduce yourself politely
• Avoid cheesy chat-up lines and terrible dad jokes
• Don’t overcomplicate things—keep it simple

If you mess it up and have an absolutely terrible first date, don’t worry, as you can still salvage a relationship. And if not, at least you’ll have some experience to ensure you are better prepared next time around.

Put Her at Ease

Meeting up for a date requires logistics, and this can turn the most laid-back Casanova into a stressing Susan. Nothing matters on the first date apart from the two of you getting to know each other and sharing a laugh. So, whether they’ve messed up the reservation, she’s running late, or you’ve forgotten your glasses, exercise your inner Zen and don’t kill the mood by getting stressed out. Make her feel at ease and remember that she’s the only one who deserves your attention.

Build Emotional Connections

Some women prefer strong and old-fashioned men, but they don’t want to date a cold and emotionless robot. Regardless of their preferences, all women want a man with a heart, a man who has a sensitive side and isn’t afraid to show it. So, express yourself and be vulnerable, proving that you have a heart in your chest and not a black hole into which all emotions disappear.

Show Genuine Interest

People show they are listening in different ways. Bulldozing your own point of view or story when she’s mid-sentence, shouldn’t be one of them. Abruptly refocusing a conversation after she’s shared a story or thought indicates that you’re self-involved or worse, what she said wasn’t interesting. Boost her social confidence and engage in what she says before referencing something from your experience.

Compliment Without Overdoing It

It’s as simple as an old-fashioned ‘you look great’ when you first see her. All of a sudden the fear of not pleasing is pushed aside, and she can relax. Noticing the little things will not only make her feel great, but also show that you’re in the moment, and considerate of her. She knows it’s silly to care about how her hair looks, but taking the time to compliment her will show that you’re caring and make her feel great.

It doesn’t have to be all about looks, either. Tell a girl that you love her humour, her smile, or even the way she dresses. As long as it’s sincere and not creepy, she’ll appreciate it.

Balance Independence with Attachment

If you’re already in a relationship and want to take things further, sometimes it’s best to take a step back. You’re in love, so it’s natural to want to spend more time with her. But you don’t want to smother her and turn her away. Even if she seems receptive to your constant texting, endless heart-felt compliments, and PDA, try to rein it in.

Give her more space and don’t quiz her on where she’s going, what she’s doing, and who she’s with. Relationships are built on a foundation of trust—show that you trust her completely and she’s more likely to see a future with you.

Use Humour and Laughter

The best way to make a woman want you is to make her laugh. Laughing releases endorphins that relax the mood and bond people. You’ll know you’ve found the one, when they crack you up. Rehearsed tales are okay, but finding something funny together will really set the mood on fire. Laughing is contagious, so lighten the mood with a date surrounded by laughter such as stand-up comedy or a funny film/show.

Plan Memorable Dates

Be proactive with your date ideas and show that you are interested in having fun and spending time together. You’d be surprised how many guys think that just offering to meet up scores 10 in the gentleman stakes. Be in the know about the latest events happening in your neighbourhood and show her something new and exciting. She’ll appreciate that you want to share special moments together and have made the extra effort to avoid another pint in the local.

Use Physical Contact and Intimacy

Intimacy and love go hand-in-hand, but that doesn’t mean you need to be a stud in the bedroom or else she’ll never love you. It means you should use physical contact and compassion to establish a connection, release the feel-good hormones that come with human contact, and ensure that she associates those positive feelings with you.

A touch of the elbow, a gentle hug when she’s low, a strong embrace when you meet—these can all make a big difference. Of course, the level of intimacy depends on your current relationship. If you barely know her and don’t have any kind of romantic relationship then you shouldn’t be caressing her—save that for when you’re actually together.

Leverage Social Media and Technology

Social media can make or break a new relationship. It could help you connect with a potential love interest or completely wreck your chances of ever being with them. Here are some basic rules for communicating with them on social media:

• Don’t send them messages every day, but do reply when they message you
• Don’t trawl through old pictures and like/comment. It reeks of ‘creepy stalker’
• Don’t comment on every post that she makes
• Communicate and share pictures with others, showing her that you have a life of your own
• Pay attention to her interests and find ways to connect further (such as playing games together), but don’t push too much

To give you an idea of the good and bad ways of using social media, let’s imagine two scenarios.

In the first, a friend of a friend adds you. She seems cute, but you don’t really know anything beyond that. Within minutes, she’s liking posts you made months ago, and before long she’s commenting on every post you make. If you have an opinion, she agrees; if you post a picture, it’s met with exclamation marks and emojis; if you’re celebrating, she ‘wishes she was there’.

In the second scenario, a girl adds you, says a brief greeting, and then doesn’t interact. A few days later, she likes a post. After a few more days, she comments something meaningful when you express an opinion. Then she expresses a similar interest in gaming. A couple of weeks in, she comments that she loves a game you also love and also plays on Xbox. She asks for your gamertag, you give it, and before you know it you’re playing and chatting together.

The first girl comes across as possessive. A little too much. The second seems cool and has promise.

Now imagine that the roles are reversed and you’re the one trying to instigate the conversions. Obviously, you’re going to scare the girl away with the first scenario. There are right ways and wrong ways to ask a girl out, and steady, sustained pressure over social media is definitely in the ‘wrong’ category. But if you play it cool, you could make the connection you’re looking for.

Summary: How to Make a Girl Fall in Love with You

As noted at the outset of this guide, there is no magic potion that will make a girl fall in love with you. It takes time and effort. More importantly, it requires authenticity and genuine interest on your part—if you’re not fully committed and truly in love, she probably won’t be either.

So, keep the above tips in mind and that all-important person could fall head over heels in love with you.

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