Knowing how to tell a guy you like him isn\u2019t always easy. Sooner or later, every one of us will fall for somebody. It\u2019s one of the most exhilarating feelings in life. The giddiness when you see them walk through the door, the nervousness in your stomach when you catch their eye, the teenage euphoria when they so much as smile at you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, falling for someone really is incredible. But, if you want to meet single men<\/a> and have it blossom into more than a passing infatuation, you need to learn how to tell your crush you like them. To help get you started, we\u2019ve broken it down into bite-size chunks below, to keep things from feeling too daunting \u2013 because it doesn\u2019t have to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before learning how to show a guy you like him, it\u2019s important to look inward and try to gauge the depth of your feelings. Are you genuinely falling for him, or is this only a brief infatuation? A telltale sign it\u2019s a passing infatuation rather than love<\/a> is that, when it comes down to it, you don\u2019t really<\/em> know that much about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t know much more than their name and the fact they look great in a pair of jeans, you\u2019re probably <\/em>not quite as smitten as you think you are. Instead, you\u2019re likely projecting all the attributes you\u2019d like to see in him, regardless of what\u2019s actually there \u2013 so bearing your soul to him probably isn\u2019t a fantastic idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve gotten to know him reasonably well already, however, it\u2019s safe to assume your feelings are based upon a more solid foundation that\u2019s likely to last. This means it\u2019s worth telling him how you feel! Now for the next step\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s rephrase that question: Is he single?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If he\u2019s in a committed relationship and hasn\u2019t said anything about being polyamorous<\/a> or breaking up, then the answer is no \u2013 you shouldn\u2019t tell him you like him. If he\u2019s in a healthy, good relationship<\/a>, be happy for him and leave it at that. That said, if he decides to leave his partner because he\u2019s too smitten with you, that\u2019s his choice to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If he\u2019s single, there are one or two more things to consider before telling him you like him. Firstly, are you already friends? If so, there\u2019s more on the line, as the fallout (positive or negative) from declaring your feelings may alter your friendship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re already friends, therefore, it\u2019s worth reading up on a few classic signs he\u2019s interested in you<\/a> before telling him how you feel. This way, you can be more confident that he’ll reciprocate your feelings when you reveal how you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Picking your moment is almost as important as finding the right words. A short list of places you probably shouldn\u2019t<\/em> confess your heart\u2019s true feelings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In all seriousness though, when you\u2019re ready to tell him how you feel, try to catch him somewhere quiet in a space where you have time to talk properly. If you\u2019re already comfortable with each other, suggest meeting up somewhere and taking a walk or going for a drink. Ideally, you\u2019ll both be sober, and not surrounded by friends or distracted by your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And now, the subheading you\u2019ve been waiting for\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how do you tell a guy you like him? To help you out with a bit of guidance, we\u2019ve laid out some key points to bear in mind below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to learn how to tell your crush you like them, the first thing to realize is that you don\u2019t have to go from 0 to 100. Instead, put the groundwork in early. A little flirting \u2014 over text<\/a> and in person \u2014 and a few compliments every so often should help to give him at least a vague idea that you\u2019re interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do this over time, it\u2019ll mean that when you finally drop the \u201cI like you\u201d news, it won\u2019t be a complete surprise. After all, people react to surprises in unpredictable ways. And, even if he likes you back, blindsiding him with an unforeseen deluge of affection might make him feel too nervous to reciprocate. So take your time and build up the tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t need<\/em> to plan, of course, and some people will prefer to go off the cuff. If you\u2019re nervous though, thinking of what you want to say beforehand can help keep you on track and stop you from rambling or appearing all flustered and bewildered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telling somebody you like them is scary. There\u2019s no getting around that. You can, however, embrace it. A little nervousness is all part of romance! When you\u2019ve found your moment, take a deep breath and go for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Confidence is sexy. When you\u2019ve said what you wanted to say, don\u2019t panic or begin to backtrack while you\u2019re waiting for their response. Before diving into the big moment, practice a bit of positive self-talk<\/a>. This will help you to feel more confident in yourself before revealing that you\u2019re into him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you don\u2019t get the reaction you want, they\u2019ll be far more impressed with you if you remain playful yet understanding, as opposed to becoming timid and apologetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re in the middle of telling a guy you like him, it\u2019s easy to stiffen up under the nervous tension of the moment. But, try to stay as relaxed as possible and keep smiling throughout. Genuine smiles are one of our body\u2019s ways of showing the person opposite that we want to be closer to them<\/a>. It\u2019s a great way to communicate your desires without having to find any words!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okay, so you\u2019ve told him you like him, and he\u2019s said he likes you back. If you haven\u2019t thought beyond this, that\u2019s understandable, but it\u2019s useful to have an idea of what you\u2019d like to happen longer-term. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst Things First: Do You Actually<\/em> Like Him?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should You Tell Him You Like Him?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When to Tell a Guy You Like Him<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Tell a Guy You Like Him: 5 Top Tips to Bear in Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Lay the groundwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Plan what you want to say<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Find your courage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Be confident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Don\u2019t forget to smile <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Have an idea of what you want to happen next<\/h3>\n\n\n\n