I am just curious, but what would be the best way to tell that special someone you like them. To keep the answers easy and so no one has to step on other people's toes, lets just say their is a difference between "like" and "love." You want to tell this person they are really great and you like them. Love is a harder thing to talk about, so lets just call it like.

How about something like:

I enjoy spending time with you

I enjoy your sense of humor and how you can make me laugh

I like being with you, because I can be myself, I don't have to pretend to be someone I am not

You accept me for who I am

We have fun together

I can talk to you for hours

Are those the types of things you are searching for?

Yeah and thanks for the post. I just think about those things and I see how clique they are. It is like saying those to that special someone and they just laugh and say "That was in when Harry met Sally."

My favorite way?

When your hanging out, and they do something you like, tell them about it. The more personal you make it the better.

And when you do, say it like this:

"You have a great sense of humour. I like that."

And then move on. Resist the urge to explain it any more, and just let your compliment speak for itself. It will come across as VERY strong and confident. If you try to explain yourself, you'll usually come across as wishy washy.

Don't use qualifiers, like "You're pretty cool". If you wanted to say that, say "You're cool". Something about taking away the qualifier makes it sound much stronger, and more sure.

Don't overdo it. If you talk for 2 hours, and throw out a single well worded, strong compliment, it will be the ONE thing from the conversation that will be remembered. One thing about people: No matter how cool, and collected, and together we seem to be, we're all desperate for acceptance, and we all love to be complimented.

I think it's funny that you put this post in the science category. The science of friendship. Nice!

How about...

"Can I buy you a cup of coffee?" An invitation is always a good thing. Why would you ever invite someone out if you didn't like them?

"Thanks for being yourself!" It's not too difficult to squeeze in a comment suggesting that you enjoy someone's personality. Tell them they crack you up. Tell them they always make you feel better about life.

Why not show interest in what they are into? "I noticed you had a ____ with you. What do you think about ____?"

There are so many ways to let someone know you like them. Start with a few random acts of kindness.

I'm kind of shy, so the I'd probably tell someone I like them through an e-mail or text message. Basically, I would tell someone that I like them in anyway that isn't face to face. This probably explains why I've never even had a boyfriend.

I used to have no problem telling a guy that i liked them until middle school. I told this guy i liked him and at that time we were friends and after i told him i liked him, he became one of my several bullies and we weren't friends anymore. Then there was this other guy, also in middle school. I told him i liked him, so he started lieing and one day gave me fries that he had spit on and since then it has been hard for me to tell a guy i like them.

I would just go somewhere quiet with noone around to distract you gaze into her eyes and just pour your heart out to that person.

actuallylove is not a big thing to talk about i just men have hard time doing it, know just to tel someone u like them should be very simple, but if you shy, women always like cute little notes, that say i like u if u like me check yes box. its allot of diffrent kinds ofways to just say i like u.. r u sure its not love....

good luck ! just say it

Just be as friendly and up front as possible. Tip toeing around your feelings or theirs just causes a lot of confusion. The easiest way to do anything is to be blunt about it. Now a little tact can help, but without making a clear point everyone loses. So just say, "Hey I like you! Wanna go hang out later?" It does help to specify an activity too. A lot of people seem to really respect that kind of attitude.

well, i don't think there is an easy way to tell that "someone special" that you like him/her. it all depends on the person's personality, so you can be creative and go out on a date, draw a picture, write a letter or poem, some people even like to write a song about that person they like. there are so many ways, but the best one, i think, is to look at the person's eyes and just say, "I like you..... because....." Be honest and original, providing your personal touch!!
Hope this helps!!! that's what i would do.

this is a good one...very honest to the point and REAL! nice response

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nice that this is in science; chemistry haha

but to tell one that you like them is simple

you spend time with them more and more everyday and you tell them when you like the way they do a certain thing in a certain way and you make chemistry through body language. body language tells all. and then finally one day you just come out say it. i like you which is code for like bc you're actually infatuated with that one and only someone in ur life! and the truth must be told at once!

I have never been able to do this. Everytime I try to, it seems like something happens where I can't. I don't think I can help, but mutual support is always a good thing, so try to get someone to come with you when you tell them that.

If you want to tell someone that you like them, I think I would first think or write down why you like them. Is it you have things in common, like you both listen to the same kinds of music, go to the same concerts, you both like outdoor activities(hiking, frisbe, starring at the stars at night lying in a park, etc), just feel comfortable with them. Well when you are hanging out listening to some good tunes, or doing what you both like to do. Stop for a moment, turn to the person, and say "you know I really like hanging out with you. Your fun, and it's easy to hang out with you." Just start out slow, then next time you might say after a good time with this person, you know I really like you. I feel comfortable around you." Your heart will probably still race, but you got out your feelings. Good for you..

yeah i agree with mrstjwill

**i always return the vote**

If you really like someone then it should come natural. No one knows how you feel about that person except you, so think about what you like about that person, how they are different from other people you have met and just go with the flow. Don't try too hard, just be yourself and you will not fail!

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH WINTERMINT ABOVE ME...IT SHOULD COME NATURAL WHAT TO SAY....DON'T LET SOMEONE MAKE THE WORDS FOR HOW YOU FEEL FOR SOMEONE...JUS SIT DOWN AND WRITE DOWN A FEW THINGS ABOUT Y THE PERSON IS SPECIAL, Y YOU WANNA BE WITH THEM, AND Y CAN'T YOU GET DEM OUTTA UR MIND...THOSE ARE COMMONLY THE THINGS WE WANT AND NEED 2 HEAR...

GUD LUCK!!

I think the best way is to SHOW that special someone that you like them. Actions speak louder than words. Most people can tell when someone likes them by the way that person acts. So if your actions make it completely obvious, then the person will most likely know.

Honestly, it's really hard for anyone, whether it be a guy or a girl to make the first move and say something. We're all so self-conscious all the time and judge one another so critically, that all we try to do is take in the "vibes" or try to "read" them and it makes us all paranoid. I don't think there is a "perfect" or "right" way to tell someone that you like them, but I think the most important thing is to be genuine. If you feel something there, then show it, but putting it into action.

There's something called the "five types of love languages" and it categorizes the different ways people show their affection for someone, whether it be for a friend, mother, or boy/girlfriend. The five are: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch.

I know that when I like someone my "love language" is quality time. I feel most loved when people take time out of their day to spend it with me or by doing acts of service.

So, figure out your love language and reciprocate it back, or find what makes them feel loved and follow through with that. I think it's the best way to show people how you feel, because words mean nothing without the action to back it up.

Hope this helped!