Q: What does your crush do in their spare time? Look for clues about what their interests might be. Did you see them carrying a sci fi novel last week? Have you heard them mention the new rock climbing gym? If you can't find any common interests, consider taking up something they're interested in to see if you enjoy it too. It could give you a chance to get to know them better and help you spend time together. This can be a good way to see a side of your crush you might not otherwise. Not only will you get a better idea of what kind of person they are based on who they hang out with, you'll most likely hear their friends talk about them. You can even ask a friend or two to tell you more about them, if you trust them not to spill the beans that you were asking. Don't try to force a friendship just to get close to your crush. If you just don't click with your crush's friends, or if their friends don't seem interested in hanging out with you, don't push it. If you usually only see your crush at school, find a way to hang out with them outside of school. If you've only ever seen them when you were hanging out with a big group of people, try to catch them one on one. You may see a side of them you hadn't before. It's better to try this once you've gotten to know your crush a little bit. That way you can be direct instead of trying to "accidentally" run into them outside of your normal routine. Even if you think your crush likes you back, it's sometimes a good idea to stay in the friend zone until you know a little more about them. This will make it easier for you to be yourself, since you won't be pressuring yourself to make a move, and it may make them behave more genuinely too. Just make sure you don't wait too long to act once you figure out you want to be more than friends. Your crush might be sweet and charming with you, but that doesn't mean they're a good person to everyone they meet. Take note of how they act towards their friends, strangers, and most importantly, towards anyone who's less popular or fortunate than they are.
A: Find a mutual interest. Get to know their friends. Spend time with them in different settings. Get to know them as a friend. Pay attention to how they treat others.

Q: Arrows should be formed from the straightest sticks you can find. The wood should be dry and dead. Each arrow should be about half as long as the bow, or as long as the bow can draw back. It does not work to have arrows that can't be pulled back to the bow's potential. Consider these items as well: Green wood does work if you can give it some extra time to dry out naturally, as the sap may ignite if placed over a fire to dry. Some strong, straight plants for arrows are goldenrod and Mullen . They can be found in fields. You will need to whittle the wood smooth around the circumference of the arrow. You can straighten an arrow by gently heating the shaft over hot coals--do not scorch or burn the wood--and then holding the arrow straight while the wood cools. Carve a small notch in the back tip of each arrow to accommodate the bow string. This is called a nock. The simplest arrowhead is simply a carved point on the front of the arrow shaft. You can whittle such a point with a knife and then fire harden it by gently heating it in coals (again, be careful not to burn or scorch the wood). (This is optional). You can do this with metal, stone, glass, or bone. Carefully use a small rock or hammer to chip your material into a point and attach it to the arrow's tip. You can do this by notching the wood, inserting the arrowhead into the notch, and then lashing the arrowhead to the wood with some sort of string or cord. While fletchings improve the arrow's flight, they are not necessary for a field-expedient weapon. Find some feathers to make the fletchings and glue them (if possible) onto the back ends of the arrows. You could also split the back of the arrow, slide the feather in, and tightly wrap a thin thread (possibly obtained from your own clothes) around the fletching. If you use this method, you can use just about anything as your fletching. Fletchings act similarly to rudders on a ship or small plane, guiding the arrow through the air for pinpoint accuracy. They also have a similar effect to a glider, as they vastly improve an arrow's range of flight. They are, however, somewhat difficult to perfect. If your weapon is meant for survival, this is not a priority.
A: Select sticks for arrows. Shape the arrows. Sharpen the point of the arrow. Construct an arrowhead if possible. Make fletchings (optional).

Q: The longer your interactions with a guy are kept casual, the more likely his feelings are to be caught up by someone else. When you meet a guy, there is a charged momentum, and catching the wave can mean everything when it comes to stealing his heart away. Keep in mind there is a difference between openly admitting "I love you" and simply making your attraction apparent. Flirting can say every bit as much, especially if it's mutual and the right chemistry is there. Once you've introduced yourself to a guy, you should already have a decent idea whether there is something there worth exploring in greater length. The question, then, is to figure out whether he feels the same way already. Common signs can include whether he's introducing you to his friends or opening up about more personal topics. If he's not doing this yet at this point, it doesn't mean he's not interested, nor does it even mean you don't have his heart already. Certain guys express affection differently than others. If mutual attraction is already there, openly discussing personal things, whether they are painful experiences or insecurities, makes the connection feel more important and real. Being personal and candid about your feelings shows a longer-lasting commitment between the two of you, but it's only truly meaningful if the exchange goes both ways. If the guy you're interested in doesn't have an easy time talking about his feelings, it's best not to press it. You should let him know you are there for him whenever he feels the need to talk about things like that. State your intentions about wanting to grow closer if your partner is confused as to why you're approaching him with touchy subjects. It is more important for you to understand rather than be understood. Especially at first, guys tend to be more closeted about their feelings. In time, he'll find it easier to open up to you. When you're making an earnest attempt at winning over a guy's heart, it pays off to understand that men interpret and demonstrate feelings in a much different way than women. If you're getting frustrated the guy isn't showing enough feeling, it may be because he's been more conditioned to hide the way he feels than you have. Whatever the case may be, it is important to be patient in navigating the differences between male and female psychologies. Chances are high he is feeling just as confused about the way you act.
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Let a guy know you're interested early on. Look for signs that he wants to get serious with you. Open up about personal matters. Acknowledge the differences in male psychology.