Cute boys ahead. Now what? Want more boy attention? Fine-tune your crush skills here

Girls' Life, Dec, 2004 by Jodi Bryson

YOUR BEST ICEBREAKER Icebreaker? Make that an iceberg bigger than the one that sunk the Titanic. You've already mega-clued your guy into how much you dig him by sharing the skinny with everyone you both know. Take stock of the sitch before you blab another word.

WHY IT WORKS The only advantage to shouting your crush from the rooftops is that it leaves your guy with no doubts. He's got the message that you dig him because you've told his buds umpteen times, and they've told him.

WHEN TO WATCH IT If your crush is a private person, he's going to feel vulnerable since everyone is watching for him to make a move. Or not. He might feel way too pressured to react.

THE BOTTOM LINE Next time you're tempted to chatter about your guy, zip your lips. It's better to pull back, let things chill, and see whether your crush approaches you once the pressure's off. If he does, awesome. If not, you've learned to keep your feelings a bit more on the QT next time.

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AFFECTION CONNECTION

You never get nervous around boys. You're a genius at flirt moves, like playing with your hair and making solid eye contact. You've got confidence to burn--just use it the right way.

YOUR BEST ICEBREAKER "Jamie, I just think you're so cool."

WHY IT WORKS You make things happen. You know how to tell a guy, "We should hang out," so he gets psyched, not scared. Your attitude is fun and low-pressure, not super-aggressive.

WHEN TO WATCH IT Some guys do get weirded out when a girl is up front. Try a funny, casual IM to warm him up before making a bolder move.

THE BOTTOM LINE Juggling more guys than Paris Hilton? Not good. Being a strong, smart, fun-loving social butterfly? Great!