I Think I Love My Best Guy Friend. Any Ideas How To Tell Him?
Published: February 01, 2021 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
hey TFX i think i might be in love with my guy best friend. i kinda wanna let him know i like him, but i'm afraid to tell him, altough sometimes, i do think he likes me as well. but i just dont want to take the risk of losing him. do you have any idea how i could, in a subtle way, let him know i like him? sincerely, some 14 yo girl
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
Knowing whether or not you are in love with your best friend is something many people ask about. We recently answered a similar question and you can view our response [here.
If you are 100% sure you want to tell your friend that you like him, there are a few ways you could go about it:
Try not to make it a big deal, this way if he does not feel the same, it won’t feel awkward.
(even though you may be hurt ☹ )
Decide whether it is best to tell him in person or in a text.
Pick the right time.
Bring it up in a subtle way and ask who he likes or who he is interested in.
Be honest with how you feel. Try not to overthink it even though it may be nerve-wracking!
We hope these this helps. Good luck!