How to Ask a Girl to Prom

As spring approaches, high school girls all over the place are dreaming about their prom, wondering who is going to ask them and already planning what they are going to wear. Boys, on the other hand, are panicking. Asking a girl to the prom is one of the most stressful and difficult things a high school boy can experience. They imagine the worst and often, many boys do not even consider going to the prom. Not because they don't want to dress up, but because their fear of rejection is so great that it outweighs their desire to go. If you are a young boy, the following information will help you decide which is the best way for you to ask a girl to the prom.

The first thing you will need to do is figure out whether or not you prefer to go to the prom with a friend or someone you would like to be more than a friend. This makes all the difference in the world, as how you ask her to the prom will depend upon whether or not she is already your friend or not.

If You Like Her and She is not Your Girlfriend

Ask a mutual friend to find out if she is interested in going to the prom with you. This way, if she says no, you don't have to risk embarrassment of asking her and her saying no. It can be scary to ask a girl to the prom, so don't be afraid to use the help of your mutual friends.

It is always best to ask a girl to prom face to face. If you're nervous, practice in the mirror as it is better to know what you're going to say beforehand. First, you can ask her if she is going with someone and if she is, then you can move on to find someone else without hearing the rejection itself. If she says no, it's okay. You now know and can move on to ask someone else you may be interested in going with.

If you are overly scared to ask a girl to prom, you can ask her with a card, letter, or email. However, this may have her think that if you are too shy to ask her, how is she going to have a good time with you?

If you know the girl and feel somewhat comfortable, you can always ask her out for a bite to eat after school before you ask her out to the prom. Gauge her reaction when you mention the prom to her and you may find it will be quite easy to ask her to the prom.

If you want to be creative when you ask a girl to prom, there are many ways you can do this. Write the question in the sand at the beach and take a picture of it. Print it out and put it in a frame and give her your present. You can also be creative with cookies, such as hiding a slip of paper in the middle of an Oreo cookie or use a fortune cookie with your question written in the fortune.

If the Girl is Already Your Girlfriend

Be romantic. Plan a nice dinner with her and tell her you are formally extending an invitation to the prom. Tell her prom would not be the same if you did not go.

Send her a formal, romantic invitation. Surprise her with a delivery of flowers and a card requesting her presence for a night of romance. She'll be surprised and will love the romantic gesture. This is a fun way to ask a girl to the prom.

If you find money is low, simply ask her the next time you have some quiet time together. She may have already been assuming that you will go together, but she will be glad that you did ask her.

If the Girl is Your Friend

Send her a formal invitation requesting her presence on prom night for laughter and fun. Many computer programs have card making abilities. Use this to make your invitation fun and exciting for you both.

Ask her to the prom face-to-face. Be sure she understands you are asking as a friend and there will be no confusion at a later date.

While it may be scary to ask a girl to prom, you need to remember that the worse thing that can happen is her saying the word no. Don't let this stop you from having a good time with all of your friends. Be confident when you ask her and you may just find that you hear the word "Yes!"