Romance is a funny thing. All in the same thought process, it can make you feel more strongly than you ever have before, but make you feel more nervous than you have before as well! The more you like someone, the more anxious you are about letting them know. You don’t want to be too forward and scare them away, but at the same time, you don’t want to be so subtle that you go unnoticed! Here is how to tell your crush you like them.
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Drop Hints
To avoid coming across as desperate or over aggressive, it’s all about dropping those subtle hints that can plant the seed in his mind that you like him. Don’t afraid of getting a little flirty in your text messages, or of making the effort to make more eye contact with him when you are out in social situations together.
Start by smiling a bit more around him—make him feel that he’s the reason for your happiness whenever he's near. Compliment him on things that genuinely impress you, whether it's his sense of humor, his knowledge about a certain topic, or his style. “I love how you always have the best jokes,” or “That shirt really brings out your eyes,” can go a long way. The key is to be genuine and playful, without overstepping boundaries. Remember, a light touch on the arm or a sincere laugh at his joke can quietly speak volumes.
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Deadline
If you give yourself enough time to think about telling him you like him, you can end up waiting forever. Be strict and be confident and set a deadline for when you need to reveal your true feelings. As the time gets nearer, you will find that have the urge to get the ball rolling out of the pure human nature of not wanting to miss a deadline!
Selecting a deadline is incredibly important and serves as your personal countdown to courage. Mark it on your calendar or set a reminder in your phone—whatever it takes to make it real for you. As that date approaches, the anticipation can actually build up your confidence. It's like ripping off a Band-Aid; the anticipation is often more nerve-wracking than the action itself. So, harness that nervous energy and channel it into the bold move of expressing your feelings. After all, who knows what wonderful possibilities might unfold once you do?
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Be Confident
It really is a case of faking it until you make it! Confidence is something that you can pretend to have just as authentically as actually having, so even if you are shaking and nervous inside, if you can force your body language and your speech to be confident when flirting with your crush, it will come across to him as though you are the coolest of the cool. Once those first anxious interactions have been made, the rest will start to come much more easily.
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Comfortable Setting
You don’t need to heap extra pressure on yourself by choosing to tell him that you like him in an environment that makes you uncomfortable. It’s all about timing, so wait until you can get him alone in a place that you feel at home, and your manner and words will be much more natural and confident.
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Ask a Friend
Hey, it might seem juvenile, but it can be super effective! If you have a bestie that you can trust with such sensitive matters, it never hurts to get her involved! She might be more confident than you in such matters, and can act as the perfect middle man in the situation!
