
Here are some (almost) fool-proof ways to get your answer about that guy you've been crushing on and find out if he wants you back:
Go Right Ahead and Ask Him
If you're a brave and confident gal, this is a simple problem to solve. All you have to do is get him alone, make him laugh and get him comfortable with you if you aren't close friends and/or haven't known each other long.
When the timing is right, make your move and drop the question on him.
If you are a little more shy or want to be more subtle but still want your answer, you can always talk to someone else…
Say The Right Words to The Right Person
If you pick the right person for this, it can work wonders. Out of all his buddies, (not the casual friends, but the closer friends who have known him a long time), pick the one you are most comfortable with who is not a loud-mouth or always acting out for attention.
Once you choose the right guy, pick the right time and have a little chat with him. Start with neutral topics and just have a good conversation with the guy. When your instinct tells you it's the right time, mention something about your crush. You can ask a question about your possible future boyfriend, or be more blunt and tell his friend how adorable you think he is. Chances are, you will get either an immediate answer from his buddy if it's a mutual thing with your crush; or, you might get an answer via positive reaction if/when his friend tells him what you said.
Pay Attention
You can get information without being too obvious just by being connected to him via Facebook or another social networking site. If you can be subtle about it, you can learn a lot about him just by observing his behavior with other people (particularly other females).
Then you can compare that behavior with how he acts around you, which can be very interesting.
The Jealousy Test
This test has been used by both women and men forever, but I'm convinced women invented it. All you have to do is accept a date with another guy or have a male friend fill in as a faux date or boyfriend. Just make sure your male friend doesn't like you and you guys are strictly platonic. It's even better to have a gay guy friend do this. Or, you can choose to not even actually “use” another guy and just talk to your crush about one instead.
How he reacts is very important and can sum up the question for you. Don't be too upset if he doesn't show jealousy, as he might just be really good at hiding his emotions.
The Lipgloss Test
The next time you two hang out or find yourselves working on something together, pick a time when things slow down a bit. Get out your favorite lipgloss and apply it slowly as you pretend to be concentrating on something else. If he watches you do this, try to get his reaction out of the corner of your eyes or look up at him.
Make sure you don't pick a brightly-colored gloss. It's better if it's a plumping gloss that clear or a moisturizer; the most important thing is that it's a wand applicator and a product you can explain away as a treatment you apply all the time. You never want to appear as though you're trying too hard.
The Perfume Test
This test is great because it creates a scent memory of you in his mind, and it also initiates physical contact. Put a somewhat-heavy amount of a light perfume on both your wrists. Sniff them when he's around, pretending like you're pondering as you smell your skin.
Ask him if he likes the perfume by offering him your wrist. If it's a good scent and a good vibe, you should get a reaction that will make you happy. Then, you wait for the next time the two of you are together. Wear the perfume again, this time on your neck as well and wherever else you apply it. If he smells you and says something about the perfume, remembering it, then congrats! You have successfully created a scent memory for him, and chances are high that he digs you.
You'll know the perfect perfume to use if it's light enough to not make him faint but still very sexy.
Put Your Friends on High-Alert
Make sure your friends know that you have a huge crush on the guy, and put them alert by asking them to keep their eyes and ears open.
They'll be able to fill you in on anything they see or hear that you may miss, such as if he's seeing anyone, ex-girlfriend info, etc. As an added bonus, if your girlfriends are particularly social, chances are they'll make friends with your crush's friends. This means group hangouts and many golden opportunities for you.