Flirt tips: How to land a shy guy

Crazy head over heels in love with someone who can't get their feet wet? Then it's up to you now. We'll tell you the best way to wrap a shy man around your finger.

Shy men are a dime a dozen. Famous examples are pop star Justin Bieber (24) or Ed Sheeran (27). They give it their all on stage, but when it comes to love, they prefer to play it safe. And that's how it is for many men, even though they think you're great, they find it difficult to get out of themselves. But no wonder: speaking to someone requires a lot of courage. To make things a little easier for introverts, you should do the following:

1. Ask him for help

Men, shy or not, like to be needed. So ask him for help. Maybe something totally mundane like opening a bottle or something. This way you make him feel good and there is a high probability that a conversation will follow.

2. Avoid romantic candle night dinners

The direct eye contact and possible awkward pauses in conversation may be too much for the introvert. So it's better to go to an exhibition - especially on the first date. Because if you run out of topics to talk about there, you can talk about the art.

3. Don't ambush him with a phone call

Because he's nervous, he doesn't know what cool answer to give when he's on the phone. So try it with a message on Whatsapp. He has enough time to come up with a quick-witted answer and doesn't feel so pressured.

4. Don't play games

You should send clear signals to shy men in particular, otherwise he'll take a step or two back again.

5. Find topics of conversation that he likes to talk about

With less talkative men, you need to tease them out a bit. So feel free to approach different topics a little. Then you will notice which topics his heart burns for.

6. Show open interest

Give him compliments, after all, everyone likes to hear them and that brings you a little closer. Chances are he'll be a little more open then. Don't smack him, though, and try something like, "Whenever we're together, I feel great."

7. Touch him "accidentally"

What's the saying? "Action speaks louder than a thousand words"? And that's actually the case. Often, shy people are a little dumbfounded and aren't quite sure whether they're really interpreting the signals correctly.