Truth Is

By Marley Richmond

Dear Marley,

There’s a girl in my class who I just can't stop thinking about. Her strawberry lip gloss makes my head spin, but I’m too shy to tell her how I feel—I’m not even sure if she knows I exist! How can I get her to notice me?

XOXO,

Strawberry Daydreams

Dear Strawberry Daydreams,

I know the feeling. Flirting with girls is hard! But a well-placed “truth is” on Facebook is the ticket to making your daydreams come true (and maybe getting a taste of that strawberry lip gloss). 

The trick to crafting your first post is to be casual, but make it clear that this is an exclusive opportunity. Something along the lines of “Truth is… if you’re special ;)” will show that you’re not going to post on just anyone’s wall. With any luck, your crush will find out she is one of the special few by liking your status.

A few hours after your crush has liked your status, start your “truth is” with a compliment—being casual doesn’t mean you can’t flirt! Even if you don’t have any inside jokes yet, make your post personal by telling her something specific you like about her, like her smile! Keep your post short, but don’t forget to mention that you two should “totally hang out sometime.”

After your “truth is” post, keep the momentum up between you two and chat with her in person! Sparks will fly before you know it.

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Marley