Q&A for How to Ask Someone if They Like You

A lot of it is getting a feel for the person and hanging around them to pick up on small cues. A lot of the time, you just have to trust your instinct.

Yes! Texting is a great way to talk to your crush because you can think about what you want to say and don't have to face them in-person. Plus, your crush can think out a response before replying to you.

If you're not sure about how your girlfriend is feeling, sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk with her. If you can't see her in person, call her over the phone or video chat so you can communicate more easily, since it's hard to get clues like facial expression or tone of voice over text. Say something like, "Hey, sometimes I'm not sure how you're feeling about me or our relationship, and I just wanted to chat and make sure we're both on the same page." Listen openly to what she has to say.

It's okay to ask her how she feels about you, but don't push it if she's not comfortable talking about it. It sounds like she needs time and space to heal from her bad experience. Ask her, and if she says she doesn't like you back or she's not ready to talk about it, say "Okay" and leave her alone. Let her know you're there whenever she's ready to talk.

It's hard to say for sure. He might have hesitated because he had mixed feelings or because he wasn't comfortable talking to your friend. However, the best thing is to assume that he was being honest about his feelings and move on, unless he tells you otherwise himself. It can be tough to find out someone doesn't like you, but it's very important to respect the other person's feelings.

The only way to know for sure is to be direct! However, you can also get some clues by paying attention to how they react to your texts. For example, you might ask something like, “Hey, do you want to hang out on Friday after class?” If they immediately reply “Sure!” then that’s a good sign that they enjoy your company.

Try saying something like, “You seem really cool. Want to hang out sometime, just as friends?” If they seem to like the idea, then there’s a good chance they like you as a friend!

This can be really tough, but it’s very important to respect their feelings. Remember that you can’t actually control how anyone else feels about you. Focus on doing things that help you feel more happy and fulfilled, like spending time with friends or working on hobbies you enjoy.