What to do after you give a girl you like a small gift?

[Anonymous]

I recently gave a girl I like a small gift from a trip I took abroad and she really liked it. She said it made her day and that it was the best gift she ever received. What should I say next time I try talking to her. I don’t want to make her feel as if expect her to go out with me or want something in return. I really care or her as a person. But I don’t think Im ready to tell her how I really feel

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some suggestions for what to say/do next time you talk to her after giving the gift:

- Express that you're glad she liked the gift and it made her happy. Focus on enjoying that positive feeling together in the moment.

- Ask follow up, open-ended questions about her - how her day is going, what's new or interesting with her. Show active listening.

- Look for opportunities to learn more about her interests, experiences, perspectives in a low-pressure way through natural conversation.

- Compliment specifics you admire about her personality, smile, laugh - not just looks. Make her feel seen for who she is.

- When time's right, invite her to casually join an activity you're both interested in - coffee, museum, hiking - as friends getting to know each other better.

- Be clear any plans are not "dates" but friendly hangouts to enjoy each other's company, take pressure off from both sides.

- Let things progress naturally without declared intentions. Showing you care through quality time and attention Often speaks louder than words at this point.

Focus on genuinely getting to know and appreciate her as a person first. Let any potential relationship grow from a strong foundation of friendship and care over time.

[Billlewis]

I usually buy another one for her boyfriend.