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Confessing your feelings in English

What to say when you tell someone you like them and ask them out.

Full script

Lin
Okay, I'll just say it. I like you. Like, like-like you.
Them
Wait... is this a prank? Where's the camera?
Lin
No camera. My heart is doing cardio right now.
Them
Honestly? I've had a crush on you since day one.
Lin
Then why didn't you say anything?!
Them
I was waiting for a sign. A really big sign.
Lin
This is the sign. Neon. Flashing.
Them
Okay, then... will you be my girlfriend?

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Most common
✓ I like you. Like, like-like you.

Romantic: more than friends

like-like = romantic, not just friendly

Their reply
✓ I've had a crush on you.

You've liked them for a while

have a crush on sb = secretly like someone

Save this
✓ My heart is doing cardio.

Funny way to say you're very nervous

Cute way to say your heart is racing

Finally
✓ Will you be my girlfriend?

Ask to start dating

Change girlfriend / boyfriend to fit

Quick answers

Most common: what to say in English

Say “I like you. Like, like-like you.” — romantic: more than friends. like-like = romantic, not just friendly.

Their reply: what to say in English

Say “I've had a crush on you.” — you've liked them for a while. have a crush on sb = secretly like someone.

Save this: what to say in English

Say “My heart is doing cardio.” — funny way to say you're very nervous. Cute way to say your heart is racing.

Finally: what to say in English

Say “Will you be my girlfriend?” — ask to start dating. Change girlfriend / boyfriend to fit.

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