Actions don\u2019t always speak louder than words. And when we really like someone and try to tell them in subtle ways, the point doesn’t always come across. That’s why we need to be a little more like Captain Obvious to send our message. It can be a scary, mostly because we\u2019re chicken and fear rejection, but also because being upfront with how you feel isn’t always common and familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But there’s an art of to being obvious about your feelings, and letting someone know you care about them and are interesting in something more. If you\u2019re ready to tell someone you like them, here are a few cute, maybe even romantic ways, to let them know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doodle it.<\/strong> There are tons of settings where you can smoothly pull off a doodle. Look out for any available writing surfaces: a notepad, magazine, newspaper, napkin, or paper table cloth. When the moment feels right, doodle, \u201cI like you\u201d with a cheeky smile and pause for their reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whisper it.<\/strong> Wait for the right scene, like an outdoor walk or a movie, to make your move. It\u2019s a clever way to express your feelings without planning a formal speech beforehand, which could possibly just increase your nerves and cause a clumsy detour from your topic. That\u2019s why a simple whisper gets the point across smoothly\u2014no weird tension or weirdness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re shy, the whisper also works well for keeping yourself calm and cool. After all, admitting your feelings for the first time is intimidating\u2014so at least this way, you won\u2019t hear yourself stumbling through your words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask them: \u201cWhat are you looking for?\u201d<\/strong> Once you get their answer, ideally the right one, you can confidently say how you feel. Yet, if their answer is wishy-washy, it\u2019s possible that they\u2019re purposely being dubious\u2014like a game of chicken\u2014making you do the emotional heavy-lifting. At this point, don\u2019t let this farce continue; that\u2019s juvenile! Simply make your intentions clear and if they\u2019re not mutual, save your next attempt for someone who\u2019s worthy of your courage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sing it.<\/strong> Once they\u2019re smiling or blushing, turn down the music, and say, \u201cYou know I like you, right?\u201dIt\u2019s a sweet, organic way to tell someone you’re into them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spell it.<\/strong> Or try spelling out your feelings with Scrabble. You\u2019ll need to set aside the letters for \u201cI like you\u201d beforehand and keep them in your pocket or somewhere secret before the game starts. Once it\u2019s your turn, surprise them with your unexpected phrase. Clever and definitely romantic, they\u2019ll feel delighted you made such a charming effort. If they don\u2019t reciprocate their feelings right away, you can follow up by asking, \u201cWell, aren\u2019t you gonna go next?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other fun options can be spelling it out on a dirty car window, a fogged up window, or on the sand at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Say it.<\/strong> Those embarrassment-free years back in kindergarten were golden for a reason. We took ourselves less seriously and freely spoke our mind. And if one snotty-nose brat didn\u2019t like us, we\u2019d shrug it off and go play with someone else. We need more of this strength in the world of adult dating. So put on your \u201cbig kid\u201d pants and make your move. Decide how to tell someone you like them. And then, open your heart and go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Write it the sand, shout it to the sky, or sing it in a song. There’s an art to telling someone how you feel. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":209,"featured_media":17991,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[884],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nFor the cute and silly type, doodling your feelings is a sweet move. But it should really be done in-person, not through text; otherwise, your gesture will seem absent of genuine feeling. Besides, you don’t want to settle for a low-effort, lazy way to tell someone you like them. With the in-person approach, there\u2019s a higher level of risk and self-exposure involved, which is more meaningful. So your doodle must be done during a date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSubtle and soothing, a romantic whisper is the perfect way to tell someone you like them. This expression sets the mood, while also forcing them to lean in close. Intimacy? Check! But timing must be key here. You don\u2019t want to randomly whisper, \u201cI like you\u201d when they\u2019ve got a mouthful of pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIf being obvious isn\u2019t your style, you can opt for a more textbook script. You know the drill; you start by asking that age-old question, \u201cWhat are you looking for\u201d to initiate a dialogue about your feelings. Here, you can assess the possibility of your feelings being mutual before risking your ego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPlay a love song in the background when you\u2019re cuddling or hanging out at home. You don\u2019t need to be super musical; you just need to sing along at the right moment. Making eye contact with them helps too. Your message will become implicitly clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nFor the creative romantics, try spelling out the phrase, \u201cI like you.” How? There are many opportunities depending on the setting and available spelling tools. If you\u2019re snacking together at home while watching a movie, take a handful of those nuts or whatever, and begin the task. They\u2019ll suspiciously ask what you\u2019re doing, but stay mysterious and say, “You\u2019ll see.” Before you\u2019re even halfway done, they\u2019ll know your meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nWhen all else fails, just say it! Boldly yet casually, pull them in close and utter those adorable words. The scenario doesn\u2019t have to be fancy; it could be any occasion where you\u2019re together. If you\u2019re worried about randomness, wait for them to do or say something cute, at which moment you\u2019ll smirk and say, \u201cAh, you know what? I like really like you.” They\u2019ll admire your bluntness. Especially since few people expose their feelings so candidly, it\u2019ll be a refreshing change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n