How do I confess my feelings to someone?

Nemesis0410
03/10/25 6:35pm
Look, I've been hanging out with this one girl for a while now, she took me to homecoming at her school, and I took her to my homecoming as well. We also hang out a lot and I think she really likes me, but I don't know how to confess to her. Any advice?
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03/10/25 6:37pm
Confessing to your crush can be scary, but it sounds like she reciprocates your feelings, so go for it! Our advice? Be direct, and tell her exactly how you feel—but be sure to let her know there’s no pressure. Say something like, “Hey, I had a blast at homecoming with you. I always have fun when we hang out, and I would love to be more than friends. If you don’t feel the same, no sweat—I just wanted to let you know how I feel, and if you don’t return the feelings, we can just stay friends.” Good luck!
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Chloe Carmichael, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
03/13/25 8:55pm
It sounds like you’ve already built a great connection, which is a strong foundation! Instead of thinking of it as a big "confession," try framing it as an invitation, something simple like, "I’ve really been enjoying spending time with you, and I feel like there’s something special between us. I’d love to take you on a real date. What do you think?" This way, you're expressing your feelings without putting too much pressure on her to respond a certain way. In my book, Dr. Chloe’s 10 Commandments of Dating, I talk about the importance of confidence and direct communication. People appreciate clarity, and even if she doesn’t feel the same way, you’ll gain self-respect by being open and honest!
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Anonymous WikiCave
03/16/25 12:22pm
I’m no expert on this kind of thing, but I think you should totally go for it. It sounds like you guys already have a great relationship going on and I think you have a good chance. It will just hurt more if you let her go, instead you should go and confess your feelings it will be totally worth it if she feels the same as you. But as I said before I’m no expert so you don’t have to take my advice, but I think you stand a really strong chance and you should totally go for it dude.
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Nemesis0410
03/24/25 12:12pm
Thanks for the advice, I'll ask her in a few days.
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Anonymous WikiGorilla
Anonymous WikiGorilla
03/27/25 11:59pm
One thing I have a crush on a girl In my Middle school she and I are in 7th grade and I keep having a lot of different sensations when I am around her or thinking about her but I don't even know what to say because she is just my classmate but I am gonna get scared If I'm going to get rejected again like I got back in 5th grade. Please I need some help, (AND SORRY IF I MADE I BIG PARAGRAPH FOR YOU TO READ)
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Nemesis0410
03/28/25 2:28pm
Are the two of you friends at least?
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Anonymous WikiMongoose
04/06/25 12:32am
Same, there's this girl I asked out a month ago and she rejected me. We are friends and everything but there's another girl that I Really really really really really ( sorry for all the reallys) like. She's cute and funny and I get nervous around her. HOW DO I ASK HER OUT.
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