Tips for Verbally Telling Someone You Like Them

Texting your crush to let them know you like them works well!

While expressing your feelings in person is still frequently the best option, texting is still acceptable! The disadvantages of expressing your crush you like them via text include the possibility that they will be confused and believe you are kidding or that you don't really like them that way. The benefits of texting include being able to properly plot out what you want to say and avoiding having to deal with your jitters in front of your crush while in person. These aren't problems you'd likely have if you just told them you liked them in person, though.

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Be Clear

Be concise while communicating with the person you like, whether by phone call or text. Skip unclear intentions like "want to hang later" as you don't want to leave too much open to interpretation. choose simple date options like "Can I take you out to supper later?" I'd really like to know you better. Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I know a terrific spot for a date that is a nice coffee shop.

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Give Them Something to Respond To

Avoid leaving them hanging by saying something like, "I like you." Give them a straightforward question to answer, such as "I really enjoy hanging out with you and would love to do more of that." What about going to the movies? Using the term date also helps to make your request more clear and offers them something concrete to reply to.

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Keep it Brief

Keep it brief whether you're chatting to them on the phone or by text when you like someone. Following up with messages that either contradict or walk back what you stated after messaging someone you like is a typical mistake. Examples include "it's alright if you don't feel the same, I don't want you to feel pushed" and "if you're not interested in going on a date, that's great too." Allow the other person to answer! Texts like this just help to undermine your confidence in your feelings for them, which is the last thing you want.

Avoid droning on after admitting your feelings for your crush or making an in-person date request or the query. Being anxious sometimes causes us to ramble, so be aware of this and give your crush a chance to respond. You don't want to have to hold out on getting a response any longer, do you?

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