You dont have to put on a mask and pretend like you couldnt care less about him.
you’re able to be honest.
you could be authentic.

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Hes going assume he doesnt stand a chance with you and move on to someone else.
Someone who laughs at his jokes and answers his messages.
Someone who gives him the attention he needs.

it’s possible for you to chase after him.
You dont have to sit quietly, hoping that hell hit on you.
Youre allowed to make eye contact and smile at him from across the room.

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Youre allowed to walk up to him and introduce yourself.
Youre allowed to send the first text and invite him out to dinner.
Youre allowed to tell him how cute he looks and lean in for a kiss.
Youre allowed to make all the first moves.
Dont believe the lies youve heard about boys being turned off by blunt girls.
Most men will admire your confidence.
Theyll think its sexy that you take things into your own hands.
That you know exactly what you want and go after it.
Boys hate playing dating games as much as you do.
They dont want to guess what youre thinking.
Theywantyou to be straightforward.
Theywantyou to say how you feel so that they dont accidentally read your mind wrong.
Dont hesitate to let him know how you feel.
Dont stop yourself from going after him.
Feel free to text him.
Chase after him, because you know thats what you want to do.
Of course, that doesnt mean you should chase after any boys who treat you like crap.
Because he clearly doesnt want to be with you.
He clearly doesnt appreciate everything youve been doing for him.
Find someone else who appreciates that you say whatever runs through your mind at the time.
Someone who is happy youre willing to make the first move.
Find someone who admires the fact that youre straightforward.
Someone who loves that youre true to yourself.