The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Never complain and never explain.
It's always too early to quit.
Leap, and the net will appear.
After a storm comes a calm.
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.
If you think you can do it, you can.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime.
But as I was saying, from my experiences, I think men tend to be more timid in expressing their feelings for you. Regardless, I always prefer a friendship first and foremost.