How to Ask a Girl to Prom - Get Over Your Fear!

It has been awhile since I have been in high school. I am not about to tell you exactly how many years it has been. A girl never tells, right? High school is something you never forget. There are many painful memories, of course, but there are also many happy ones. Prom is one of those happy ones, or at least it should be. As a female in high school I had my share of boys ask me to prom. I can tell you what worked and what did not.

Here are my tips for asking a girl to prom:

1. Self Confidence
Self confidence is very important when asking a girl to prom. A girl can spot a boy, who does not have any confidence, a mile away. Be honest with yourself about this. If you know you do not have confidence, try to find some or else you can fake it. Hold your head up high, smile and go for it.

2. Grooming
Some girls may still go for the "Grunge" look but most girls prefer a guy who is well groomed. For goodness sakes, take a shower! Put on some decent clothes and do your hair. You want to look nice but not too nice, keep it casual. Most girls love cologne, so splash some on but DON'T over do it!

3. Be Realistic
I know this may hurt but... If you are a giant nerd or a nobody, you probably are not going to have much luck asking out the most popular cheerleader. Unless you want to be humiliated, I would advise you to stick to your level. Look around you, who are your friends. Is there a cute girl that you know? Think about asking her out! You may be surprised, she may turn out to be a little hottie!

4. Go For the Single Girls
Do not, I repeat, do not ask a girl out who is already taken. Do some research, if your prospective girl has a guy already, leave her alone. Even if she says yes, you are likely to regret getting into that "bizarre love triangle". Stick with the single girls and make sure your girl does not have a crush on someone else. Even if she does say yes to your prom invitation, it is likely because she is trying to make someone else jealous.

It is not easy to ask a girl to prom, especially if you are not already dating her. I can sympathize with you, however it is worth it. Trust me, when you look back on this ten years from now you really will not want to have gone stag. If you can find a date, well make the best of it and have fun anyway. But do not be alone simply because you did not have the courage to ask a girl to prom!