Here are a few ways to figure out if that cute guy in your office or that adorable new gym hottie is into you, and what to do about it if you decide to make a move. There’s no need to hang back in fear of misreading the situation. With these tips, you’ll be confidently slipping them your number in no time.

We all want to make a good first impression, right? Whether you’re looking to impress a first date, hoping to stand out at an upcoming job interview, or just looking to make new friends, it’s no secret: first impressions matter.

Being persuasive means listening to those around you and figuring out how to ensure that everyone gets what they want, while also making sure that you get what you want. You will never succeed in any aspect of your life if you continually seek to undermine others in order to get what you want.

One of the best things you can do for your partner, friends, and family is to truly listen to them. It’s a very special gift to give. To make someone feel that they have truly been heard and understood.

Most people grow up being trained to learn, and grow with time. Any good school should instill a love of learning in a child, and should help them develop tools to continue their learning long after they leave formal education. However, many kids grow up not believing they’re truly intelligent, and some of these troubled kids grow into adults with ‘impostor syndrome’.

If asked, probably most of us can recall our first crush, which perhaps is associated with a cringe-worthy, pink-faced embarrassing moment or three… (If only that was the last time one of those happened!) And we can also likely agree matters of the heart rarely made sense.