Q&A for How to Become Best Friends with Your Crush

Take your friendship slowly so you can learn more about the other person. As you get more comfortable with them, you can start flirting with them more.

Of course! In some cases, a good friendship can even lead to a romantic relationship down the line. However, it’s important to keep your expectations realistic and respect your crush’s boundaries. If they’ve made it clear that they aren’t interested in a romantic relationship, don’t try to push it. If you feel like your attraction to them makes it too painful to just hang out as friends, then it might be a good idea to get some distance from them for a while.

You can’t make your crush fall in love with you—that’s up to them! However, spending quality time with them, being supportive, and showing a genuine interest in who they are as a person can help. Try to be the best version of yourself around them so that they can see your attractive qualities. It might not have occurred to them that you like them as something other than a friend, so it can also be helpful to tell them honestly how you’re feeling. Or, just try asking them on a date and see what happens!

If your crush likes you, they’ll probably smile and laugh a lot while talking to you, make lots of eye contact, get close or touch you frequently, and go out of their way to chat with you and spend time with you. They might also flirt with you or tease you in a good-natured way. If you’re still not sure, the best way to find out is to ask them. You can also try asking some mutual friends if they know how your crush feels about you.