Problem: Article: If you know for a fact that the guy you like likes you back, that should give you all the confidence in the world. Most people aren't sure at all, or maybe have a hunch. So act confident, because confidence is attractive. It will make a difference. Before you ask him, tell yourself that you already have the hardest part under control: You've gotten him to like you. Now you just have to act on that attraction. This gets easier as time goes on. The hardest part is the first time you tell him; everything after that is a downhill ride. Giving him hints might even cause him to be more confident and act on his attraction and ask you out!   Compliment him about something he does well, but teasingly. This will come off flirty and won't bother him because he won't be insecure about something he's really good at: "If I would have known that you'd single-handedly destroy the other football team, I wouldn't have come. I like a little excitement, okay?!"  Tell him how much you appreciate him. Being a little sarcastic is good, but being sincere is even better: "Hey, thanks for helping me out with that birthday celebration. You make a pretty great friend. Always stay that way."  Pick him up when he's down. He might not show it the same way that other people show it, but try to recognize when he's not feeling his best: "Don't worry about Felix, okay? He's a jerk and he knows it. Don't let it hurt your confidence. You're way better than him anyway." Chances are you're gotten close enough to him that you're experimented a little with touching him in safe places. If you've already done that, great. If you haven't, try some of these little tricks to communicate your affection before you actually come out and say it.  Learn to touch his hand, arm, and shoulder. When you're making a point, reach over and casually touch his hand. When you're reminding him of something or trying to be really serious, touch his arm or the back of his shoulder. It should send shivers down his spine. Hang or rest on his shoulder. Pretend to be bored and rest your head on his shoulder. Or simply rest your hands on his shoulder. Give him a good look in his eyes if he looks back at you.
Summary: Remind yourself how confident you should be. Continue flirting with him. Break the touch barrier, if you haven't already.

Problem: Article: A single stake method works best with a bare root tree, or a tree that was dug out of the ground when leafless and that had all of its soil shaken from its roots. Select a bamboo or wooden stake for small and medium sized trees or if you’ve got a larger tree on your hands, use a metal stake.  Select an angled stake if you’re concerned about letting your tree have room to flex and build up its own strength. Select a tall, straight stake if your tree is top heavy. Dig a hole 6–8 inches (15.2–20.3 cm) deep about 2 inches (5.1 cm) from the base of the primary branch on the windward side of the tree, or the side with the prevailing wind. If planted on this side, your tree will pull away from the stake instead of rubbing against it. If you’re doing preventive staking, place your stake in the ground before you plant your tree.  This will prevent damage to the roots of your tree if you accidentally hammer your stake into them. Once your tree has been planted, look for the primary branch that supports the most growth. This is typically near the center, but if you have a tree that has split down the center, there may be 2 primary branches. Using a material with a flat, broad surface, such as elastic or a wire inside of a rubber hose, tie the branch to several locations on the stake for firm support. You should use a figure eight loop to tie the branch to the stake in order to prevent the stake rubbing up against the stem. Take care not to use a tie that is a bare cord or wire as these will cut into the tree and damage it. After one growing season your tree’s root system should’ve spread out enough to fully support the tree without additional help from stakes. Remove the stakes and save them to reuse on another tree or bush. You could always leave the stakes in place after removing the ties. Then you’ll have a barrier to protect the tree from lawn mowers.
Summary:
Select one bamboo or wooden stake. Insert the stake on the windward side of the tree. Locate the primary branch. Tie the primary branch to the stake ⅔ of the way up the stem. Remove the stakes after one growing season.