I don't think any boys like me now but maybe it's because I can’t tell when they do! There is one boy that has a very strange crush on me. He stares at me all the time and so does his friend. He also asks me a lot of questions. Sometimes he seems kind of mean.

I don’t know if that means he likes me. What do you think?

Hey girl, it sounds like this guy is definitely interested in you in some way, shape or form. When it comes to admirers—both in terms of being friends or something more—the actions they take all follow the same pattern: Stare, chat and (maybe) make a move. Here's how to find out what this fella's true feelings are.

When it comes to this guy’s gaze, take note: He could be staring at you...or maybe you sit right below a major map in your American History class. Making eye contact and smiling is a great way to share a friendly signal with this guy. When you two stare, do you exchange smiles or does he quickly turn away? If he gazes right back, chances are he sweats you. But if he's doing an about-face each time you catch him, he might not.

Unless this guy is a reporter, there’s no good reason why he should be interrogating you each day. He prob likes you as a friend...or something more! Whether he likes ya or LIKE-likes ya is still the issue. Try asking your own questions next time and getting to know him better. If you’re extra bold, try asking stuff that will help get info about his motives. Next time he asks about your HW, just add a simple, "Yeah, I did the math worksheet already. Why?" Innocent inquiries like this will help you find out what’s up without him getting too suspicious.

One minute this guy is nice and the next he’s not? Pay attention to when this guy gets Jekyll and Hyde. Does he act differently around his pals? He's probably just trying to seem cool around his crew. Or is he taking his teasing too far? He might just be a mean guy. If that's the case, ignore him. He might just be looking for a reaction, and if you stare into space when he questions you, it's likely he'll leave ya alone.

Like him, too? Smile back and sneak glances at him. Ask him broad questions about what his weekend plans are; it’s a good way to hint you’d like him to be part of yours.

If you aren’t interested in him, don’t sweat his signals. Just ignore them, and he’ll catch the drift there, too. Remember, there are plenty of fish swimmin' in the Studmuffin Sea, and you're bound to catch a cutie soon enough. Keep your eyes peeled—you might have more admirers than you think.

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2/26/2010 7:00:00 AM