15 Ways to Ask Someone Out
You’re obsessed with this lucky guy, but how do you ask him out? Well, we’ve got some possible ideas, ranging from sickly romantic to downright sweet. Find someone who elicits the best reaction from your potential partner in crime (based on what you’ve learned about them so far). Also, let me start by saying: put down that damn guitar. Even if you’re a great singer, this still looks cheesy, so I wouldn’t attempt it unless you have Sheeran’s lungs.
1) Bake her a treat
If you’re a big GBBO fan and can imagine whipping up a decent serving of Red Velvet in the kitchen, this can be really romantic. Not only that, but it’ll show her that you’re not afraid to get in the kitchen and get your hands dirty, which is an instant plus (no pun intended).
2) Buy her some flowers
You still have to say those magic words, but flowers are the easiest way to our hearts. Sometimes I hate that flowers make me melt, but what can I say, pick me a few tulips and I’ll be sweet as sugar. Be careful though, flowers might be a good idea but you should pay attention to what color dress she’s wearing and what colors she has in her house. You don’t want to choose the wrong style, people can be picky. But if she’s the right one, she should appreciate your gesture (and jump into your arms).
3) Place a Bet
Find something you know you’ll win and then say that if you win the bet, she has to go out with you. This shows your interest but also adds a little excitement and creativity. But don’t start betting on football games (unless she happens to be a football fan). I mean more like you’re waiting at the bus stop and betting on which bus will arrive in the next 30 minutes.
4) Invite her to important events
Whether it’s a wedding or a big occasion, she’ll understand that this isn’t a normal request (otherwise you’d only ask your best friend) and will dress up and be just as excited.
5) Compliment
If she makes you laugh or says something really sweet, let her know and tell her how happy you’d be with her. Like “I love your laugh so much, you always make me smile, I would love to hold you in my arms every day.”
6) Change your phone wallpaper
This is a risky idea. Access their phone, add a photo of yourself, and add text on top that says “Do you want to go out with me?” Besides the possibility of being caught secretly searching the phone and if you’re hiding something, the biggest risk is that she won’t see it for a while or won’t know if you’re serious about it, but it’s great if it works. She’ll definitely keep that photo forever.
7) Writing in a Cafe
For this, you’ll need a pen (or ask the person behind the desk), have her sit down and order her favorite coffee, and when the coffee comes, quickly write “Do you want to be my girlfriend?” When you bring it over, you may need to give a subtle hint like “I’m not sure if the name they wrote on the cup is correct,” and then wait for the magical answer.
8) Your Favorite Romantic Comedy
Find out if she has a favorite romantic movie (or romantic comedy) and act out the scene. Some people may find it easier than others, but even quoting just a few lines can make her weak, because she probably watched the movie hoping to meet Prince Charming, he said those words to her, and now you are here.
9) Pay for a billboard
Okay, this is a bit weird, but it will make for some great photos afterwards (assuming she says yes). It’s not the cheapest, we’re talking about £250 here, but you can book a date and ask her if she wants to go out with you (use your full name so she knows it’s you and it’s not a coincidence). This isn’t for everyone, maybe only for people with a very relaxed attitude and a sense of humour, because someone who feels insecure might get embarrassed and ask you to remove it right away.
10) Edit concert tickets with Photoshop
If you’re reasonably good at using Photoshop, you can make a concert ticket, edit a theatre ticket or something similar and change the message to “Will you go out with me?” Give it to them and wait for their reaction (if they don’t understand right away, explain it). Be careful though, don’t stress about what you’re going to see, because if you stress about their favourite band, they might be disappointed to find out that despite the great concept, they won’t go.
11) Consider the time of year
If it’s Christmas, maybe get her a Christmas sweater with a message on it. If it’s Halloween, carve the message into a pumpkin and send it to her. If it’s Easter, hide chocolate somewhere (again, with a message) so she can find it.
12) Use a pet
If you have a pet (she loves those types of pets…if she doesn’t like dogs, run for the hills! Whatever) then this might be a great way to play cute. You could try a dog costume and include a note inviting her out. Or tie the message to a collar and ask them to check it.
13) Buy her a lottery ticket
The opposite of the betting idea. This way you can say that if she wins, she’ll ask you out, and if she wins, you’ll buy her dinner. Either way, you’ll get a date and potentially become a millionaire (plus free dates).
14) Create a scrapbook
Combine funny pictures, little jokes, and everything you two have shared so far into a little scrapbook about your relationship so far. Finally, you can ask her out and then write on the next page, “Chapter 2, we spend the rest of our lives together.”
15) Just ask her
There’s not much to say here except that now is the time to overcome your fear of failure and take a chance. You can’t wait forever. If you get positive signals, go for it, and if she says no, then you can move on to the right person.
