Lots of times people will ask how they can let someone know that they like them, without having to tell them. Or they will ask for advice on how to tell if someone likes them through signs or signals.

The thing is, while it’s really scary to tell someone “I like you” to their face, or to ask them if they like you, that will be a great way to find out for sure how the person feels.

The best thing to do is to talk to the person you like and say something like, “I really enjoy talking with you and I think we have a lot in common. I like you as more than just a friend, and I was wondering if you’d like to go on a date?” They may say no, but they may say yes. And although it can be really hard to put yourself out there, chances are the other person will respect you for being open and honest (instead of asking their best friend to ask them if they like you, but the best friend can’t tell them that you like them, of course!).

Plus, if you start a relationship with this person, open and honest communication is going to be important, so it’s a good idea to practice good communication right from the beginning.