Confident and warm, open body language shows they’re just being social. If they hang out with you a lot, it’s a good sign that they appreciate your company and aren’t trying to make you feel badly about yourself. They’ll probably also follow up with compliments about your intelligence.
Maybe they’ve developed interest in you over time and after getting to know you, or they’ve admired you from a distance. They might also bring up a common interest and say something like, “You play that video game, too? You nerd!” If they keep making the same running joke, they might want to stand out so you remember them.
You might hear them complain about school or their grades throughout the day. When your crush sees you get an “A” or hear a teacher compliment you, they’ll probably secretly compare themselves to you, then make a rude comment. They’ll probably need a little encouragement in order to calm down and not focus so much on what you’re doing.
Your crush probably also wants to set themselves apart from anyone who doesn’t seem “cool” or who doesn’t prioritize popularity. The person you like might say something rude just because they think it makes them look more “tough” or powerful. If your crush just wants to lash out, they’re probably struggling at home or with some personal issues. That still doesn’t excuse their behavior, though, and you should report them to people you trust.
“Thank you for noticing!” “You’re the best!” “Aw! You’re too good to me!”
“Gee, thanks. ” “So great to be appreciated. So great. ” “Wow, you deserve a medal for that pep talk. ”
“How could you say that to me?!” “You know I was trying to hide my secret identity!” “Ouch! There goes my ego!”
“Yeah? What are you going to do about it?” “Wow, rude! You’re lucky I like you. ” “So, are you into nerds?” “Come on, girl! It’s okay to admit you have a soft spot for nerds. " “Didn’t you know? Smart guys love a good nerd. "
“You’re just so sweet!” “Could you get any nicer? What a way to my heart!” “Wow! The girl I never thought would talk to me is giving me the time of day!” ”Just what I needed! A cute boy calling me a ‘nerd. ’ Lucky me!” “Love how honest you are. Thanks for appreciating the real me!”
“You pay a lot of attention to me! What’s that all about?” “Do you want to keep making fun of me, or do you want to hang out?” “If I’m the nerd you check out, that makes you…the girl of my geeky dreams. ” “You’re a guy that knows what he likes! Seems like it’s me, right?” “Good one! I’m going to be really bold here—can I take you out?
“Hey, I’m just doing what I can do to get by. This class is intense!” “Believe it or not, my life doesn’t revolve around school!” “Eh, if you say so. I’m kind of tired and feel like I’m juggling a lot, actually. ”
“You’re right, I probably am! I think it’s going to pay off, though. ” “Just fighting the good fight. Nerds are what the world needs right now!” “Isn’t it great? How else would I pull this all off?!”
“Okay, and? I like this about myself. ” “I mean…it’s school. What else am I supposed to do?” “Cool story! I’m off to go be nerdy. ”
“You really need to stop. This isn’t okay. ” “You shouldn’t treat anyone this way. ” “If you don’t leave me alone, I’ll go and report this. ”
“You don’t even know me. I can’t take anything you say seriously. ” “Okay, sure. Whatever you say. Sounds like you’re just having a bad day. ” “Um…we don’t even have a class together. Anyway, see ya!”
“Hey… are you doing okay?” “There has got to be a better way to deal with your anger. ” “Just between you and me, maybe you should go to the school counselor. ”
Your crush might have the same “geeky” interests you have and want to bond with you over them.
When the person you like calls you a “dork,” they might really appreciate that you’re so different and unique.
