Last week, we asked you guys for questions you had for girls.

You did not disappoint us.

We interviewed several of our lovely lady staffers and got lots of input. And with Valentine’s Day fast approaching… like tomorrow… we thought you guys might like a little insight into the female mind. So without further ado…

Answers to 8 Burning Questions Guys Have About Girls:

This depends on the girl you’re talking to. Some girls may want an experienced man. Others would rather have their special guy wait just like they did. That way on THE night you’ll both get to experience something that you never have before with the one that truly is close to your heart. – Kalli

3. Why do you continue to spend time with a guy who you know likes you but you don’t like them back?

Maybe she just wants to be friends? I recently had to go through this myself… Sometimes we value a friendship too much to ruin it with romantic complications. – Kalli

Sometimes, I value his friendship and I don’t want to let go. Other times, it’s impossible to completely avoid him because our families are close or we go to church together or some other reason. – Arianna

4. Girls, how proactive should guys be in pursuing/showing interest in girls? What’s seen as attractive vs. pushy?

I would also say this one depends on the girl. If you’re too laid back in showing her then she might think you’re not interested but then again if you go completely gong ho, you could come across creepy/stalkerish. Get to know her a bit first then decide which course of action you should take. I think that would be your best bet. – Kalli

Using a word that Jane Austen would approve of, I want to be wooed. So, yes, I would like a guy to proactively pursue me. If you have something to say, say it. – Jennifer

5. She’s my friend. But I wanna date her. How can I bring it up? I’m worried about making things all weird and awkward. Help!

“Test the waters,” so to speak. Try to get a feel or what she’s thinking/feeling. The impossible task, huh? It can be hard to know whether a girl is hiding her feelings from you because she doesn’t want to ruin the friendship, or if she truly just doesn’t have that kind of feelings for you. Watch for telltale signs that she might be interested in you – i.e., being eager to hang out, becoming more animated when you’re around… you know. The signs. However, you can’t drag your feet and “read the signs” until you’re both old and gray; if you really, really wanna date her, take a risk and ask her. If it’s done right (respectfully, humorously, confidently) just about every girl will be pretty impressed that you’re boldly and bravely declaring your feelings for her. Hopefully she shares them. If not, you can’t go back to the way things were. But that’s a choice you have to make: is it worth it? Is she worth it? – Abbie

6. Some girls say “I just really want to focus on God, not a relationship” which sounds like Christian-speak for “Get lost!” Do a lot of you girls really feel called to focus on God that way, or is it really just a brush-off?

This also depends on the girl. My cousin had this happen to him then the very next day the chick was with another guy. I don’t think it’s nice for girls to do that but unfortunately they take a relationship with God lightly. And if they do that, then what’s to stop them from doing it to guys? The girls you need to go after wouldn’t do this and if they did, then they’re going to be truthful about it and really go after God instead of other guys. – Kalli

I’ve never used that line before, but I’m pretty sure it’s a brush-off! – Arianna

It wouldn’t be a brush-off for me, but I don’t think I’d ever use that phrasing to let a guy down. I’m a very honest, blunt person, and if the guy knew anything about me at all, he would know that my refusal would simply be “no” and he (hopefully) wouldn’t be too hurt by that. – Jennifer

7. okay, I’ve heard both: girls want a sensitive, poetic, artsy guy and girls want a big, tough, manly-man kind of guy. Which is true?

Oh that’s a tough one! Why pick? Just kidding. My best advice would be to just be yourself. You’ll be happy and the girls who would be drawn to you will be happy because you’re not trying to fit into a mold and lie about who you are. – Kalli

It depends on the girl. This girl would prefer a mix of both. But—this goes for guys and girls—don’t change who you are to please someone else. This is beyond the be who you are speech. God made you you for a reason; there is some young woman out there who will love you just the way you are. – Jennifer

It depends on the girl…. We all have different preferences. A guy shouldn’t try to change his entire personality to impress a girl, though. Just be yourself. In my opinion, that’s the best kind of guy. – Arianna

Both of them, to be honest. Girls want to be loved and protected, which requires facets of both personalities you mentioned. Basically, if you’re a sensitive, caring guy around m and turn into the hulk if someone tried to hurt me, that would be a win in my book. – Shannon

8. What is it with girls and prince charming? The guy’s not real. (not to sound like a jerk or anything.) but as guys, we’re humans and we screw up. do girls waiting for the perfect man even understand that?