ARTICLE OF THE WEEK: How To Ask A Girl To Be Your Girlfriend

The good news is that you've found a girl you really want to be your girlfriend. The bad news is, every time you think about asking her to make it official, you start to feel nervous. You keep asking yourself, "What if she rejects me? What if my question doesn't come out the right way?"
If you follow these easy steps, your question will most likely be met with a resounding, "Yes, please!"

1. EXAMINE YOUR REASONS FOR ASKING HER TO BE YOUR GIRL-FRIEND.
If you've found a girl who makes you feel special and your heart is beating at a million miles per minute, then chances are, she would make a great girlfriend. However, asking someone to be your girlfriend could be making a serious commitment that could lead to marriage, and it's important to understand your motives before you plunge into your question.
Here are a few signs that she is girlfriend material
a. You love spending time with her.
b. Every time you are apart, you're counting down the minutes until you'll see each other again.
c. She makes you want to be a better person. Her intelligence and work ethic makes you want to read more books, work harder, and brush up on your jokes.
d. She is committed to you. If she has demonstrated loyalty by showing up when needed, or always by your side when you're feeling sick, chances are, she'll transition smoothly into the girlfriend role.
e. You have common interests. From your favorite sports teams to your love for running marathons.
Though you don't have to share all of your interests, in common so you can find meaningful ways to spend time together as the relationship progresses.
If she's the wrong girl, please you're better off being single.
2. MAKE SURE SHE LIKES YOU
If she's sending you mixed signals, try spending a little more time with her until you feel confident about how she feels. Avoid asking too early! If you're only just beginning to get to know her and you immediately ask her to be your girlfriend, she will say no because she doesn't know you well enough, and the resulting awkwardness might decrease your chances of being together.
Furthermore, she will probably think you're a bit strange (in a not so great way). Listen to her words, and note her body language. Do you get the impression that she wants to be around you? You can pick up on this pretty easily if you concentrate on her actions.
Without being too obvious, you can check in with her friends to see if she's really digging you. This can help boost your confidence--and to avoid potentially awkward situations if she has you deep in the Friend Zone.
3. FIND THE RIGHT PLACE AND TIME TO ASK YOUR QUESTION.
It's important to be thoughtful about when and where you'll be asking your question. This will show your girl that you put time and effort into planning your special moment, and will increase your chances of getting a favorable response.
5. POP THE QUESTION IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE.
It's important to deliver your question in the best way possible, so that your intentions are clear. Once you've gotten to know your girl, it's time to ask her to be yours. There are several ways to ask a girl to be your girlfriend, and it's going to depend on how people your age refer to it. For example, "going steady" is an outdated phrase.
The following are pretty timeless:
"Will you be my girlfriend?" Asking her to be your girlfriend is much more direct and upfront than "would you go out with me?"
Most girls would be flattered by your confidence and direct speech.
Don't be afraid to be creative if the direct route is not for you. You can ask the girl by handing her a letter, writing "Will you be my girlfriend?" on a cake, or finding another creative way to capture her attention--and her heart.
Don't wait a long time or she'll think you don't like her anymore. Girls have their limits. Avoid asking her to be your "implied girlfriend." This may happen when you've been hanging out for a few weeks and generally having a good time. Then, one day you sort of look at each other and you ask, "Hey, are we going out?". Invariably, the answer will be No.
Most times, it is just worse not to be direct about what you are.
NOTE
Whether she says yes or no, your actions matters alot. If she says yes, tell her how excited you.
If she rejects you, be understanding. There are many reasons that she may not want to be your girlfriend.
this will make her reconsider your question if you ask her in the distant future!