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being here do you have a crush
maybe you've been thinking about how you
can express your feelings for them
without scaring them away
for many telling someone you like how
you really feel can be a daunting
experience
where do you begin
well we have some tips to help you
here's how to show your crush that you
like them without scaring them away
number one spend time around them you
don't say
well before you tell your crush how you
feel they need to know you exist first
if you already know them pretty well
even better according to a 2011 research
study published in the journal of
personality and social psychology
familiarity with someone encourages
attraction in a live interaction
two experiments were reported in the
study using a live interaction paradigm
where two same-sex strangers interacted
with each other for different amounts of
time
the researchers findings supported the
previously suggested theory that
familiarity leads to attraction
according to the study the more
participants interacted the more
attracted they were to each other
mediation analysis identified three
processes that contribute to this effect
perceived responsiveness increased
comfort and satisfaction during the
interaction and perceived knowledge
so try spending a bit more time with
your crush even just sitting by them
during class or lunch could possibly
make them feel more comfortable around
you if they welcome you
it may even key them into the idea that
you like them
number two throw in a few flirty hints
now that they're a bit more comfortable
with your presence as a possible friend
try throwing in some hints that you have
feelings for them
make good eye contact smile at them give
them a natural compliment perhaps throw
in a bit of playful teasing some
flirting
if you're still a bit shy when it comes
to flirting in person try sending them a
flirty text
number three go out of your way to talk
to them
if you want to show them you care about
them you have to make an effort to reach
out to them
if they notice you go out of your way to
talk to them at a party lunch work or
other social gatherings they may just
realize you have feelings especially for
them
you could even text them questions
specific to their personality and
well-being to show you care doing this
often with a bit of flirting will set
you apart from just being interested in
them as friends
they may even start to think
why do they especially want to talk to
me
do they like me
just remember to throw in a few flirty
hints now and then so they know you want
to be more than just good friends also
remember to pay attention to their body
language are they welcoming your
conversations are they comfortable
do they continue the discussion and
texts
number four create a deadline for
yourself
so you've been giving them hints
spending time with them and have
continued the great conversations
now you have to tell them right
telling your crush you like them can
seem intimidating so you may just avoid
doing so before you know it the school
year is over or they've relocated to a
new workplace with a new position
a good idea may be to give yourself a
deadline for when you'll tell them your
true feelings
so if flirting has been going well set a
deadline for a week or two away or maybe
just a few days later if things are
progressing smoothly
you don't want to overthink things and
talk yourself out of letting them know
how you really feel after all ask
yourself how would i feel if i never
told them i liked them would i regret it
number five let them know how you feel
the time has come my friend stand up
tall attempt some confidence and let out
the feels
it might be a good idea to reveal your
feelings in a casual way first and plan
what you'll see in advance
if you're unsure how they feel about you
and you don't want to surprise them too
much try saying
i think i have feelings for you
or express how much you enjoy spending
time with them and that you want to
continue spending more time with them
possibly on a date
this will give your crush a moment to
think about how they feel about you in a
romantic way instead of declaring a
statement that can seem to demand a
certain answer right away
number six
have a purpose when you do tell them
okay so let's say you tell them
okay now what
i mean what if your crush is unsure of
how they feel and need some time or
maybe they're unsure of what to say
to avoid an awkward moment of silence
have a purpose when you tell them this
could mean asking them on a date when
you express your feelings for them or
asking them to that movie or your
favorite band's concert you have an
extra ticket for
this will make it easier for them to
express their feelings as well they may
politely decline your date request if
they're not interested less awkward than
an imminent silence right
or perhaps they're busy that week but if
they like you back they might express
that another time works well for them or
maybe just maybe they'll jump at the
chance to go on a date with you
hopefully they like your favorite band
as much as they like you
so will you follow these steps how will
you tell your crush that you like them
share your stories in the comment
section down below and remember to
respect your crush's feelings if they
don't feel the same way
just because someone doesn't share the
same feelings doesn't mean you're worth
any less we're all lovable people and
the right person may be out there
somewhere waiting for you
maybe at your favorite band's concert
hey you never know
they may just be a bigger fan than you
cue the romance music
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