How To Handle a Crush on Your Best Friend

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The trick to revealing your crush is to do it in a way that doesn't jeopardize the friendship. This game plan will help.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A keen eye
Patience
Courage

Step 1: Look for signs they feel the same way

Look for signs your friend feels the same way -- like stealing glances at you when they don't think you'll notice, or touching you on the arm or shoulder when they're speaking to you.

Tip: If their pupils become bigger when they look into your eyes, it means they're physically attracted to you. That's one sign they can't hide!

Step 2: Drop some hints

Give them some clear openings. For instance, if they're complaining about a bad date, make a joke that maybe you two should be dating instead.

Tip: If your best friend is the same sex and straight, it's probably best to keep your crush to yourself.

Step 3: Weigh the risk

Weigh the risk of confiding your feelings. If your BFF doesn't feel the same way, would the friendship become too awkward to continue?

Step 4: Consider timing

Consider timing, too: Are they free to return your feelings, or are they involved with someone else? If they're dating someone, examine whether your crush is sincere or is coming from jealousy over the relationship.

Tip: Never kiss them out of the blue. If they don't share your feelings, they might feel too uncomfortable to continue the friendship.

Step 5: Tell them how you feel

If you decide to tell them how you feel, be casual. Say something like, "I had a huge crush on you in grade school," and see how they react. Make it more of an offhand remark than a confession.

Step 6: Accept whatever happens

Be prepared for their reaction. If they say, "Wow -- that would never work," or laugh hysterically, change the subject and don't bring it up again. If you're already kissing, well, congratulations!

Step 7: Take a step back

If your feelings are not returned and it hurts to be around them, consider putting some distance between you two for a while. It will put you in a better place to meet someone who will love you back, at which time you might be ready to resume the friendship.

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[PvPisHard]

they did not say "if you are gay hold it in"

they are not antigay either.

they said if they are the same sex AND straight.

idiots

[borrachanonima]

and if i kiss them out of the green?

[WhiteDarkness3]

@TheAnimeloverdbz Well, I'm not Howcast but I believe that you should try his advice. But in a love sense. The Pupil trick is a good way as well as the " seeing if their dating someone " idea. But no matter what, you'll need to release your feelings sooner or later. Just pick a good timing when you two are alone and bring it up slowly. I hope I was able to help and if you need some more information just message me.

[JOJOAMBERGARZ]

Im really confused because my best guy friend is really nice and jokes around about liking me but he does the same to my bff. I like him alot but its hard to tell if he likes me as a friend or as something more. He says stuff like i love you *pauses* in a friend like way he always wants hugs. One time he was like free hugs and kisses get in line stands in front of me hug or kiss me: umm hug. Him: you sure positive really sure no take backs. Then does the same to my best girl friend. *She and he

[randomstuff8328]

at 0:35 they misspelled pupils!!!

[LunykStormdragon]

The last part is a lie. I've known my best friend my whole life, and I just realized I had a crush on her on Halloween when we held hands ^.^' so yeah the last part is not true

[twilightfan08291]

what happens if they do say yes and it doesnt work out?then what happens? you lose a friend and a relationship:( </3

[videosmaster1]

my best friend already told me we would never be together v_v <\3

[TheAnimeloverdbz]

What if you known your best guy friend (im a girl) like forever you know him better than his mom and you actually fell in love with him....

[apadana2]

she's look nice

[ANTGIRL1998]

haha i didnt know i liked my bf till like a few months after i met him last line is so false

[notincredibly]

@borrachanonima lol you genius;)