Start up a normal conversation before sharing your feelings.
Be open and honest about your feelings by telling them that you've developed feelings for them, and you thought it was important that they knew. You might say something like, “It's not easy for me to tell you this, but I've had a crush on you for awhile now.”
For the record, the consensus is not to tell. An overwhelming majority concede that it's best to move on in your own time without causing temporary or permanent trauma to the friendship. After all, what hurts more: losing your best friend, or missing out on the chance they'll feel the same?
Try something like, “I like you. Let's hang out sometime!” or, “I wanted to tell you that I have a crush on you. No pressure or anything. I just wanted to share my feelings.”
For the record, the consensus is not to do so! According to popular opinion, it's in your interest to move on from this emotion and keep this great news to yourself, because it's bound to cause nothing but trauma to the friendship.
Opening up about your feelings might actually deepen your friendship. It's up to you to decide if you want to tell your crush about it now, later, or possibly never. Give yourself a pep talk. If you do decide to tell your friend that you're super into them and are feeling shaky in your boots, keep calm and confident.
It can be an enormous relief to share a secret with someone. Choose a friend you genuinely trust not to tell anyone and confess your feelings. It'll make you feel less alone – plus, if they know your friend too, they can help you work out what the chances are that they feel the same way.
If your crush goes on and on about how much he likes his cute coworker or how much she wants a new guy in school to ask her out, then you are definitely in the Friend Zone. If the person asks you for advice again and again and never once thinks that you might be interested, then you are definitely in the Friend Zone.
Another sign that a girl likes you but is scared is when she asks you personal questions about your hobbies, dreams, interests, and even your love life. She will not only ask about you, but she will also tell you about her life.
How do you tell someone you like them without getting rejected?
Make her feel important and good about herself. Compliment her, never put her down, and always encourage her to reach for the things she wants. Let her know when you see her do something well, even if it's just something small like helping someone else. Give her space.
