Say it like a dumbass. :lets-fucking-go:

Awkwardly touch legs like teenagers, if no negative reaction happens then escalate to awkwardly touching hands and then awkwardly holding hands and then awkwardly kissing.

Full body cringe about it at random moments when you're trying to get to sleep for the rest of your life.

“Hey do you want to go out to dinner?” If she says yes pick a place that’s sufficiently datey that its clear you’re not just two friends going to eat. Then be on a date.

If she says “sure let me invite some people” say “that sounds fun, but I just wanted to go out with you”.

If she says “are you asking me out” say “yes”.

If she says no, smile and say alright.

Do not, under any circumstances, talk about your feelings. They are valid and there’s nothing wrong with em. They’re also not germane to the question “can these two people be in a relationship?” And “can the other person even entertain the possibility of that relationship?” Which are the two things you’re trying to sort out here.

Once you're past a certain age (some time past high school) I don't see the point in acting shy and playing coy about it. If the answer is no, then it's no. Saves a lot of time and headache.

Just say something like, "I don't usually do this but I like knowing you. Want to go on a date?"

Answer: yes. -> Hooray!

Answer: no. -> "That's OK. It was worth asking." [small sting. move on with life. no further agony required]

Get behind her and wrap your arms around her mid section. Drop your hips and then, in a full body motion, snap them up. You should be generating enough force to get her shoulders over your head. From here, lean back and most importantly pop your hips forward to add enough power to get her over your head. This move is called the german suplex, it should look something like this.

say it like a dumbass. "hey, i'm into you, wanna go on a date? [coffee, drinks, whatever]" life is way too short to try to play poker with your heart in the pot.

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Last time I was really into a girl was years ago and I fucked it up because I didn’t know how to express that.

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No suggestions but I wish you luck :fidel-salute:

If you're both into each other, just say it like a dumbass. It makes things much easier than being coy.

Hung out a few times and done what? Were you friends before, or is this someone you met more recently?

If you hung out in a place where someone might go for a date, one on one on multiple occasions and felt some sort of... thing... you know, when you can sort of just tell there might be something there. Different eye contact, different jokes, different topics. If you can feel that thing, then propose something that is OBVIOUSLY a date.

Depending on your culture/what time of the year it is, maybe stuff like: going out for a drink, a picnic. If you know them as a friend well enough and feel like you trust each other, you could even be bold and casually offer a movie or dinner at yours - if that's their vibe - some people are netflix and chill and some are not... so be cautious. It could even be something like a gallery/movie unless that would feel very ordinary to your current relationship.

If neither of you feel compelled to flirt and make it actually obvious and reciprocal after all of that, then one of you doesn't like the other like that.

You need at least an 8 in Volition and it helps to have a 6 in suggestion.

I'd suggest grinding a bit before going through with it, as it's a red check and it has an impact on the rest of the game.

How's your cooking? Offering to make them dinner is fairly low key and they'll get the idea.

You'll regret the life you never lived a thousand times more than the one you lived where you didn't always win, but always tried.

Don't fear the unknown, it could be pain or joy or discovery of a million kinds, but nothing will ever hurt you so much as the fear that stops you trying to experience them all.

If it doesn't work, of course it'll hurt. For a little while. A thousand more hurtful things will come to pass and fade to nothing. Each and every single one is a human emotion you should cherish as much as the joy and happiness. It's when you try to blunt yourself to what it is to be human, try to protect yourself from loss that you'll harden your heart to understanding everyone and everything around you. Unironically full fucking YOLO comrade.

Remember that she's a person too, with her own feelings and expectations and regrets to manage if or/when it doesn't work out from her own expectations.

Act with all the doubt of someone who doesn't fear being hurt, and all the delicacy of someone aware they've the infinite capacity to hurt others who might not be as prepared to face that unknown.

If the world already ran by those principles we'd have been communists for centuries. I believe in you.

In my somewhat limited experience (only started dating this year, but currently happily in a relationship), just telling them usually works pretty good. Something like "hey, I think you are really cool, intelligent, cute, and fun. I like spending time with you. Do you want to [whatever it is you are wondering if they are up for]?" Just say it.