It is often difficult for many ladies to express interest in the opposite sex and for those who do, they end up having an awkward situation on their hands.

Some women are too shy to make the first move. These lot would rather hope that the man would read their minds and approach them at some point while some would rather let those feelings die than show interest.

If you belong to any of these groups, here are nine ways to express interest in a man.

Pay attention to him

No matter who they are, every human likes attention, in fact, some people live for it. A good way to make him know that you are interested is by paying attention to him.

You have to be careful not to overdo this as you could come across as needy.

Be warm and/or flirt – as flirting is not for everyone

This would have been all about flirting but seeing as some people cannot flirt to save their lives, an easier way is to be warm around and towards the man you’re after. Don’t be cold and uptight.

Make an effort to look nice around him

You have most likely heard the saying that men are moved by what they see. Appeal to his sensibilities and make an effort to look nice around him. If he is the outspoken type, he will give you a compliment and both of you can start talking from there.

Be friends with his friends

When guys are around their friends, they talk a lot and their friends have the ability to influence them. Being friends with his friends will mean that you get to spend more time with him without worrying about any awkwardness.

Also, his friends might notice that you feel something for him and say something about it to him. If he had not noticed before, he will surely notice afterward.

Engage him in small talk but make him feel at ease

At times when you find yourself alone with him, don’t leave room for awkward silence. Make small talk and keep him in his comfort zone, don’t put him on the spot so that he doesn’t start making conscious efforts to avoid you.

Occasionally praise his achievements

Men like to have their egos stroked. Compliment something unusual about him; that way he will feel at ease with you.

Remember not to do it too much or he will think you don’t mean the things you say.

Drop your ego and keep it real. (Don’t taunt or tease)

This is where most women get it wrong; they forget to be real. Perhaps they feel like they are not good enough hence the extra layer of pretense.

Remember that you will not say yes to every guy that asks you out, it’s the same here so be real. It’s his bad if he doesn’t like what he sees.

Be real, tell him what is on your mind.

Body contact

This is for the strong-hearted; a touch here and there is a surefire way to let him you are interested.

Tell him flat out

If you have come this far, you might as well eat the humble pie and tell him. The worst thing you will get is a NO and it is not the end of the world.

Lala Akindoju, the Nigerian actress, and OritseGbubemi Fregene, her celebrity husband better known as Chef Fregz, are expecting their second child.

Akindoju took to Instagram on Friday to announce her pregnancy in a video where she showed off her baby bump.

In an accompanying caption, the actress wrote, “Cooking.. literally. 💕💕 #Pregnancy #BabyNumber2 #JourneyToPartyof4 #àṣéwẹ́rẹ́niṣẹ́olúwa”.

The announcement has garnered an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and colleagues alike.

Shaffy Bello, the actress, commented, “Aaaaeeeeyyy! Congratulations darling.Wa rure. Wa sore🙏🏾 IJN.” Stan Nze, the actor, added “Sweet food😍😍😍 Congratulations Lala🍾🍾🍾🍾”

Akindoju, a producer and host, has been a notable figure in Nollywood since her acting debut in 2005.

She has starred in several acclaimed films including ‘Alan Poza’, ‘Dazzling Mirage’ ‘The CEO’, ‘Fifty’, ‘Suru L’ere’, ‘Potato Potahto’, ‘Lara and the Beat’, and ‘Òlòtūré’, among others.

Jennifer Lopez, the US actress and singer, has opened up about her divorce from Ben Affleck, her ex-husband.

The Hollywood stars tied the knot in July 2022. Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024 and revealed that they had been separated since April 26.

Speaking on the latest issue of Interview Magazine, Lopez said her divorce almost “took me out for good” but she did not regret her decision.

The actress said she is currently “not looking for anybody” but the initial feelings of the breakup left her feeling “lonely and desperate”.

The 55-year-old added that she does not have everything figured out but is “excited to be free and flying on my own”.

“It feels lonely, unfamiliar, scary. It feels sad. It feels desperate. But when you sit in those feelings and go, ‘These things are not going to kill me,’ it’s like, I am capable of joy and happiness all by myself,” she said.

“Being in a relationship doesn’t define me. I can’t be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself.

“I used to say I’m a happy person, but was still looking for something for somebody else to fill. I don’t regret it one second. That doesn’t mean it didn’t almost take me out for good. It almost did.

“But now, on the other side of it, I think to myself, “That is exactly what I needed. Thank you, God. I’m sorry it took me so long. I’m sorry that you had to do this to me so many times. I should have learned it two or three times ago.”

The pair first started dating in July 2002 and engaged in November. They were due to marry in September 2003 but postponed the wedding just days before the ceremony only to split in January 2004.

Lopez and Affleck, however, rekindled their romance shortly after the actress ended her two-year engagement with Alex Rodriguez in 2021.