How do you let a guy you've been friends with for years know you'd like to try dating him?
364313
if you're not brave enough just to tell him, try flirting a bit - he's probably thinking the same, just doens't know if you'd want it. Be more touchy feely with him (neutral body parts only!) and add a wicked suggestiveness to conversations...
831229
hi,\n\n    in the whole world,whole human being do this.u r not aolne.if ur clear in u r mind,and wanna him as ur friend.be open and tell him.or just mess ur frndhip also.\n\n    see,what u want as a girl thats important.if u r rejecting him,its not an offence.if u like him than ask him for sometime to think,think harder.and do wat ur mind says.not u r HEART.\n\n    u r spening u r time on this issue and making him also confuse.go ahead do domething.maybe someone is waiting for u both ahead.\n\nbest of luck.
45348
try to become his great friend then finally tell him how you feel then he will probley tell you how he feels then it might happen to work out.
138433
Yes, please know what your intentions are before you do this though. If he is a friend, then you do not want to ruin the relationship. Are you only interested in a one time fling and still be friends? Do you want a meaningful relationship with commitment? Figure this out first and then go in with a open mind and hear out your suitor. Do be afraid to find that he wants to only be friends. Friends have more fun and are more intimate when there atracted to one another but know it will never go beyond that point...
163248
I highly suggest you let HIM ask YOU out.  If he is not married, or not involved with someone else, then he will feel no hesitation in asking you out if he is attracted to you, and if he realizes that you are attracted to him.  Just be sure, with eye contact, and body gestures, that you let him know you are very fond of him, and want more than friendship.  You must give him the "signals".  If he does not react, then I would not push it.  Getting close to him, inside his "personal space", while talking with him, and looking into his eyes, is one tactic I find works well on me.  Just use your feminine instincts, show you are attracted to him, and let it happen naturally...
1119004
he's being straightforward to you and has been respectful to you. I think you should do the same, if he just wanted to be your friend, you should let it be.
241418
if you've known him and liked him for 8 years its time to find out and make a move or move on. I mean really 8 years!  I would guess that youve got to be in your 20's now to have had romantic feelings for a guy for that long. So go for it!
323109
If he has just come out of a long relationship, don't push this too hard.  Just be there as a friend to start with, and let him know you are there for him.  When he's ready for a relationship, he'll let you know.
40465
"How do I let a good friend know..."\n\nIf he's interested romantically, he's not a good friend but a suitor, and however you tell him or don't tell him, when he's finally convinced there's no hope, the relationship you have now will change.\n\nBy the way, if you don't like him, then you don't like him.  Don't let others tell you who you should like.  It's not them under him in that bed till death do you apart.
978094
ugh. thats reallly tricky. its sorta against the "friendship code" yeah....but it just depends on whether the friend hes been with cares and how close you and her are.....and if she's fine with it, then go for it....and if she's not....you have to judge on ur own how important that friendship is to you.
51338
Well you can do alot of different things, but one thing no matter what remain a friend to him. I had the biggest crush on this guy I knew for (now) 9 yrs and just 2 yrs ago he finally asked me out and things are great between us. We now have a set of twins and are planning a wedding. follow your heart and talk to him about it.
1180162
I have a huge crush on this guy and I have had it for a very long time, but there is no way that I could ever tell him. We are really good friends and I don't want to mess anything up.
1111473
If you've been in love with him all of these years, then you should have an idea of what he likes, what his hobbies and interests are, and how he likes to spend his time.\n\nShare some of those interests with him; for instance, if he's a football fan, get tickets to a game and invite him.\n\nIf he's an art nut, invite him to the new exhibit at the museum.\n\nShow him that you have things in common with him.
485239
what is his personality like? is he a player? your friends seem to think so. there's the possibility he will do that, even though you've been friends for five years. \n\nbut, he can only take advantage of you if you allow him to! just refuse to go that far with him. you have the power to control that. find the strength and be strong. get to know each other all over again intellectually from a "relationship" point of view.\n\ni have found that friends' opinions are usually right. they have a more objective view about the situation than the two people involved. plus, your friends are only trying to look out for you because they love you, and don't want to see you get hurt. however, in the end it is your decision.
144416
Honesty is best.  Tell him that you are confused.  Ask what his intentions are for his keeping in touch.  Does he still have feelings for you?  Does he want to date you again?  Or is he keeping you close because he wants to be your friend?  Ask him straight up.  Then take it from there.
32400
I would get a mutual friend to ask around a bit discreetly. Just get them to say something like, "hey have you ever thought about being more than just friends with so and so" and see what he says. Then based off of that you will know how to act around them. Friendships to relationships are always a very hard transition.
193463
I think that might be his way of testing the waters with you, I had a guy friend do the same thing with me "I want to meet someone like you" You have to ask yourself if you would want to persue something with him or not, from the way it sounds not. \n\nThis is one of those time when subtle wont work I think you just need to come out and ask him if he is hinting that he wants more. Just tell him you have been getting a different vibe from him lately and you want to know.