Signs That You Should Make The First Move

1. You find yourself thinking about the person frequently

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If you have a person in mind and are attracted to them romantically or even as a friend, you are probably thinking about that person a lot.  And if you are frequently thinking about this person, this could be a sign that it is about time that you make the first move.

2. You feel a strong connection to the person

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When you are together, you feel a strong connection to the person you are thinking about making your first move on.  You might have a lot of the same interests as them and you never feel like you are stuck for anything to say around them.  Your connection to this person is stronger than with anyone else.

3. You feel nervous or excited around the person

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When you are around this person, you might get that butterfly feeling in your stomach.  That feeling usually comes when you're nervous or excited.  You will be excited to be around the person but also quite nervous and aware of yourself, including what you are saying and doing.

4. You have common interests and hobbies

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You have a lot of the same interests and hobbies.  This is probably why you find that you're around this person quite a lot because you do a lot of the same things.  And because your interests are similar, you find that you are never ever stuck for anything to say.

5. You find yourself trying to impress the person

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You want them to notice you, and perhaps like you and be attracted to you.  So you probably find yourself trying to impress this person with your wit and even how you dress and act.  This is a sign that it's probably time to make the first move and there's no time like the present!

6. You feel a sense of comfort and ease around the person

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Despite those nervous or excited butterflies, you generally feel a sense of comfort and ease around the person.  There are never any awkward silences and being around them just fills you with joy and happiness.  When you're around them, you truly feel like you're at home.

7. You feel like you can be yourself around the person

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Even though you're making efforts to try to impress this person, you feel like you can be your own authentic self without any judgment from them.  The fact that you share a lot of similarities in your interests and hobbies and you don't feel like you have to hide any elements of your personality from them

8. You feel like the person may be interested in you as well

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Due to the fact that you get on with each other so well, you might see a few elements in their behavior that point to the idea that they're interested in you as well.  They keep in contact with you and seem to enjoy spending a lot of time with you so don't wait for them to make the first move - do it yourself!

9. You have good chemistry with the person

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You have really good chemistry with the person and you're never ever stuck for anything to talk about or even do!  And this chemistry is so good that everyone around you can feel it.  With chemistry this electric, it might be time to make that first move that you've been thinking about!

10. You have heard that the person talks about you all the time

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It might be clear that the person is interested in you and they might be pretty subtle about it or even quite obvious.  But you might have heard through friends that the person you have a keen interest in seems to have a keen interest in you too because they always find an excuse to bring you up in conversation!

11. You feel like you're ready to take the next step in the relationship

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You have been really good friends for a while but you feel like your relationship could be something more.  And you clearly want it to turn into something more than it is now so it's definitely a sign that you're ready to take the plunge and make the first move before someone else does!

12. You're tired of waiting for the other person to make a move

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Most people wait for the other person to make the first move.  You might be dropping hints left, right, and center, and it's really obvious to everyone that you're ready to take your relationship up a notch.  But they don't seem to be any closer to making that move.  It's time to take matters into your own hands!

13. You feel like the timing is right

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There has been so much build-up to one of you making the first move and you just feel like the timing is exactly right.  There's no reason why you need to wait any longer to actually make your first move and the timing couldn't be better.  There's no time like the present!

14. You're tired of playing games and want to be direct

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OK, so the months of flirting and the game-playing have been rather fun and, admittedly, it has brought you both much closer together than before.  But these things always have a time limit and you're both probably getting bored of it now.  If this is the case, it is a sure sign you should make your move!

15. You want to know where you stand with the person

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If it is not so obvious that the other person is as interested in you as you are in them, you might be feeling a little confused.  Sometimes they might give mixed signals and other times they might not seem interested at all.  So making your first move on them would definitely let you know where you stand.

16. You feel like you have nothing to lose

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If you're debating whether to make the first move on them because you feel like it would affect your good friendship in negative ways.  It can really make things awkward if that person doesn't return their interests.  But if you feel like you have nothing to lose in that area, it's definitely time to go for it!

17. You're confident in yourself and your feelings

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Having high self-confidence in not only yourself but in your feelings as well can be a sure sign that you're ready to take the plunge.  You trust in yourself and you also trust in your own emotions.  Being sure and confident in yourself is a sign that you know exactly what is good for you.

18. You feel like you're ready to take a risk

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As we mentioned earlier, there might be a small risk of your friendship becoming awkward if you both don't feel exactly the same way.  But the thing is, you might be more than ready to take that risk because if you don't, you'll never know whether it was meant to be!

19. You want to see if the person feels the same way

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If you aren't sure about whether the person feels the same way about you as you do about them, making the first move is a surefire way to find out.  You will never know whether they feel the same way about you if you do not try to find out so it's definitely a good way to figure out where you stand with them.

20. You're tired of wondering "what if"

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You might be bored and tired of wondering whether they are as interested in you, or whether they would or wouldn't say yes to a date or a relationship that is more than you have now.  So stop asking "what if" and finally make sure you get your straight answer.

21. You feel like the person is worth the effort

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If you know the person quite well (or even if you don't!), you probably feel like the person is worth the effort in making the first move.  And you want to make a good impression and make plenty of effort in making that first move because they are definitely worth your time.

22. You want to take control of your happiness

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You might feel like if you turn your relationship up a notch or two, you'll probably feel some element of happiness and contentedness.  You'll no longer be wondering "what if" and you'll be sure of whether it will work or not.  You don't want to leave your happiness to someone else because if you don't do it, there's no saying whether they'll make the move!

23. You feel like you can handle rejection if it happens

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There is a chance that you might be rejected by the person, and, to be honest, they're well within their rights to do this if they do not feel the same way about you.  But you've got to a point where you can actually handle the rejection if that did happen.  So you've got nothing to lose by making your move!

24, You're tired of being single

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You might have been single for a while and you might be more than ready to now be part of a relationship with somebody.  But if you don't make that all-important move, you risk actually staying single for a while longer.  Don't wait for someone else to make the move, do it yourself!

25. You feel like you have a lot to offer in a relationship

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You feel like you have a lot to offer in a relationship.  You're committed and caring and you might be more than ready to share some of yourself with someone else.  You're more than ready for a relationship with somebody and you want to share your life and experiences with somebody else.

26. You're tired of being afraid to make a move

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Maybe the reason you have not made that all-important first move yet is that you have been actually quite frightened of the thought of doing it.  But you're tired of this now and you're ready to make the move without fear.  Whatever you were scared of before, you're going to face those fears and do it!

27. You want to be bold and take a chance

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Not much comes to people who do not go out of their way to get it for themselves.  You're ready to be bolder than you've been before and take a chance on the person that has caught your attention.  They are worth it after all in your eyes and so are you!  You deserve to be bold.

28. You feel like you're missing out on something if you don't make a move

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If you let the opportunity to make the first move pass you by and do nothing about it, you're going to spend your time right now feeling like you're missing out on something unknown.  So you don't want to leave yourself wondering, you want to find out where you stand and what's around the corner!

29. You want to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone

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You might have stayed within your comfort zone when it comes to matters of the heart, especially when making that first move.  But you might now feel ready to change that up a little and challenge yourself to take matters into your own hands.  You want to take charge of your love life and this is a good way to do it!

30. You're ready to see what could happen

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You feel more than ready to find out what could happen once you make that first move.  It might signal the start of something absolutely amazing and wonderful!  Even if you're rejected, just think about how you have had the courage to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone.  Maybe you'll do it again!