If a woman is open with her feelings to a guy she likes? Or is it better to 'play hard to get'?

I'm confused about how to act when I like a guy. Should I tell him he is attractive, like come onto him a bit or should I act nonchalant, like I have lots of dates and fans? It is so difficult to get this balance right. Sometimes I think it is better to try to be a friend (even if it means putting a lid on your feelings) and then if the guy likes you he can ask you out. The problem is that many guys get confused if you don't show them they are attractive to you.If a woman is open with her feelings to a guy she likes? Or is it better to 'play hard to get'?
Be nice, kind, mysterious and flirty at the same time. Do not act like a stuck up ***** and don't rub in his face how many other guys are interested in you, whether it is true or not. Guy pursue girls that they feel confident with. Guys do not want to be rejected. If you clearly demonstrate that you are not interested, no one will chase you, so you should be flirty to a degree to encourage the guy. You should be nice and kind, someone he feels comfortable and confident with.



Do not act like you have guys standing in line to take you out. No one likes competition. At the same time, do not act like you are needy and clingy. You should convey that while you don't have a problem finding a date, you are content with just being by yourself. As long as you convey an image of a happy, no-drama individual, guys will follow you in packs.If a woman is open with her feelings to a guy she likes? Or is it better to 'play hard to get'?
Somewhere in between is ideal. Express your feelings, but keep them under control. Example:

Good: I really like you.

Bad: I'm obsessively in love with you and want to bare your children.
in my experience: don't play hard to get! i once nearly blew it with my current boyfriend: he liked me because i was a sweet, open and positive girl (or so he says =P) and i started acting really nonchalant because i thought it would make him try harder or something. i ended up almost losing him and i'm so happy i realized that in time.

guys always appreciate compliments! being a bit flirtatious can never do any harm, you know! it lets him know you're interested... if you don't let that shine through then it will take a long time for him to muster up the confidence to ask you out!!

good luck! =)
haha! its always fun to flirt (play) with the guy. you wanna let him THINK he got you and then push away...do it or a while. It drives them nuts :P (in a good way). they will always keep on coming back for more
I can't condone playing games, but I can recommend you come up with some balance. You don't have to come right out and tell them how you feel right at first. Why not start with little compliments. A very short touch of his arm once in a while. Perhaps a little stronger touch later on by touching his knee. You gotta time the touches though. While your laughing, or he says something funny, or says something that touches your heart, or your funny bone. Keep the atmosphere light when you touch. That way if he wants to write it off as something else he can. Yea I know this is close to a game, but not as far as playing hard to get. This way you're just sending the message that you probably are open to him. It's letting him know you like him, but more subtle. I think subtleness in a possible relationship is the right way to start, and I don't think it's playing games, it's just not rushing in to anything.

peace
never play games just be yourself you don't want to stress yourself out if he is right for u he will like you for the real u guys love it when you ask them out , they debate it too.
I think you should just open up your feelings and let him know.Sometimes you can play hard to get,and you lose.