4. Hang around… a lot
This sounds counterintuitive but it’s not. Familiarity doesn’t breed contempt (unless they don’t like you in the first place, in which case you’re kind of doomed, sorry). In fact, the more time you spend together, the more they’ll like you. “Advertising works in part because it repeatedly exposes you to a particularly product,” says Kerner. “It’s the same with people – the more time you spend together, taking for granted that there’s some mutual attraction to begin with, the more you’ll grow to like each other.”
5. Then disappear (a bit)
Okay, not off the face off the earth, but just enough to remind them how much they love spending time with you. “New couples often go through a stage where they’re living in each other’s pockets,” says Spurr. “Then there might come a period where the excited feelings level out. Before that happens, take a step back and be a little less available.” Spend more time with your friends, see your family, work late a few nights. “This isn’t about game playing but it’ll give you a greater sense of control of your own emotions, and help to heighten theirs.”