Listen to her: “Hey, tell me about your day today?” Get her gifts and things she likes: “I got you a little gift that reminded me of you. " Go out of your way to see her, even for short periods: “I’ve got to run to your part of town later tonight – want to grab a quick cup of coffee with me on my way?"[1] X Research source
“Hey, Maria, I wanted to ask you something in private. You have a moment?” “Maria, let’s go for a walk, I have something I wanted to get off my chest. " “Hey, Maria, can I grab you for a second?”
“You know you’re incredibly amazing to talk to, right?” “I’m really happy we got to know each other this year. " “You know I can tell you anything. You’ve been an incredible friend. "
“I like you. " “I just wanted you to know that I like you. " “Maria, I can’t keep pretending that I don’t have feelings for you. You’re too amazing not to have feelings for. " “I love having you as my friend. But I’d like to make us more than friends. “[5] X Research source
“You don’t have to feel the same way as I do, but I really need to tell you that I like you a lot. " “I don’t want you to feel weird or pressured! I just want to let you know how I feel. " “I know this seems like a lot at once. I’ve clearly had a lot more time to think about it than you. But I’m here for you if you want to talk about it more. "
“I’m really happy when I’m with you and I want this chance to make you as happy as you make me. Will you go out with me to dinner on Friday and give me that chance?” “I would be really honored if you would give me the chance to get to know you better. Would you be willing to come with me to the Art of Video Games exhibit this weekend?” “Hey, I have tickets to the ball game this weekend. I would really like it if you would come with me so that we could have some more time to talk, just the two of us. "
“I love you. " It is way too early for that, especially if this is the first she’s ever heard of your crush. “I don’t want to be friends if we can’t be dating. " These kind of ultimatums trap people and make them feel terrible. Not the most romantic maneuver. [7] X Research source “I’ve been into you for months and months. " Keep it casual as can be. You want her to feel welcomed and safe, not pressured all of a sudden. “I like you like bees and honey, like the wind over the sea and the blah blah blah. . . . " Keep it simple and direct.
“I love you. " It is way too early for that, especially if this is the first she’s ever heard of your crush. “I don’t want to be friends if we can’t be dating. " These kind of ultimatums trap people and make them feel terrible. Not the most romantic maneuver. [7] X Research source “I’ve been into you for months and months. " Keep it casual as can be. You want her to feel welcomed and safe, not pressured all of a sudden. “I like you like bees and honey, like the wind over the sea and the blah blah blah. . . . " Keep it simple and direct.
You should also let her know you! Strike up friendly conversations and let her do most of the talking, but take a turn yourself every now and then. Listen to her and show that you care and are there for her. [8] X Expert Source John KeeganDating Coach Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
