The time has come. You have taken some deep breaths. You’ve rehearsed what you’re going to say. You’ve talked about it with your best friend. Your decision is set in stone… Today is the day that you tell your crush that you like them. What will they say? How will they react? Is this the beginning of an endless love story or the beginning of the end? Well, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves. First things first – HOW, exactly, are you going to tell them? When you’re deciding how to confess to your crush, it’s important to explore all of the options before choosing. After all, this is a big moment. So, let’s go over these 8 options.
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1. Write them a letter.
This old-school method of communication is definitely an oldie-but-goodie. There’s a reason that love letters are called love letters and not love texts. Writing has romance written all over it, and it’s not every day that you receive a letter, much less one declaring feelings about you! If you’re trying to move in with a sonnet playing in the air, the letter is for you. Grab a good pen and google the definition of a metaphor. You can charm your way into their heart with a good letter. I’m just saying.
2. Ask a friend to pass along the message.
If you’re a little less sure about yourself, you can always get an intermediary to make the confession process a bit easier. Your friend can “let it slip,” like an accident, that you have feelings for this person, and get your friend to report back to you. This will make it a lot easier on you if your crush doesn’t feel the same way back, since they’ll be able to use your friend as a buffer and not hurt your feelings to your face. On the other hand, it’s also a more scaredy-cat way to share your feelings, but who cares, I’ve done it. Plus, they won’t know. But I would only choose this method if my chances of rejection seem pretty high.
3. Tell them without words.
Actions speak louder than words, right? Instead of saying you’re crushing on them, you can always show them. Make it obvious with gestures, your body language, and tone. Step up your flirting game. Look them in the eyes for a few extra seconds longer, laugh extra hard at their jokes, and if you’re really gutsy, shoot them a wink. Your crush will soon get the point that you’re crushing on them, and you wouldn’t have had to say a word! But hope they are smart enough to get the hint though.
4. Send an invite for a romantic date.
Since you’ve already decided to take the plunge and confess to your crush, why not do so in the right ambiance? Before telling them directly, prepare the scene with a romantic set-up. Invite them somewhere romantic. This could be a picnic you set up in a park, to a nice dinner at a restaurant, or to a special event you know they would enjoy. Dress the part and go looking your best. You want them to notice that you put effort into this day because, once you confess you have a crush on them, they’ll instantly analyze your potential for a possible relationship. But you have to let them know that it’s going to be a date in the beginning.
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5. Shoot your shot in a text.
The simplest and most accessible way to share information nowadays is through texting, especially if you get tongue-tied in person. It’s instant and always available. Stop thinking about it and just shoot your shot by sending a message that says you have feelings for them. Once it’s sent, you can’t get it back, so put your phone down and go for a walk or watch a short episode on your computer. Once you’re done, you’re sure to have a response waiting at your fingertips, or not. And if that’s the case, you’ve already got the answer. This will save you so much time and face. And if you want to know how to tell someone you like them over text, check my other page out.
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6. Describe your ideal significant partner to them.
Whenever you have a chance to chat normally with your crush, try to steer the conversation topic so that you talk about dating in general. Use this opportunity to bring up what your ideal partner is like. You can say something like, “I definitely know the kind of person that I would date…” Then, describe them! Make it almost painstakingly obvious that you’re talking about them so that your crush is crystal clear.
7. Send them a meme.
If serious situations make you shudder, then number seven is for you. Find a meme you know they would enjoy, but under a romantic theme. This could be a meme of someone openly saying, “I like you”, or it could be one asking them on a date. Make sure to accompany the meme with a short message so they know you’re being serious. While memes are always for smiles, you want to be sure that they don’t take your feelings as a joke. I mean if so, April fools is always around the corner.
8. Straight-up say it!
You’d think that this would be the most popular way to confess since speaking is the OG way that humans communicate. Even so, you’d be wrong. That’s because confessing to your crush out-loud is quite intimidating, and it’s not for the faint of heart. If you do choose to confess in this way, though, you would show true courage. Not only that, but you can see this person’s immediate reaction, which means you get their response the fastest! And don’t just walk away, make sure you get a response and understand the reasoning behind it, and if it’s a no, don’t get too caught up with it. You’re still young and there’s plenty of opportunities out there still.
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Conclusion:
Overall, these are the most common ways to confess to your crush, but they aren’t the only ways. If you can get creative and think of other ways, make sure to leave them below in the comments to help others out. And it could just be as simple as saying this: “Aye, I like you.” So there you have it 8 ways on how to confess to your crush.