How to Tell a Girl You Love Her (Teenagers)

You're in love, but can't tell the girl that you love her. Telling someone you love them can be hard, especially for the first time, but with these steps it can be as easy as saying it to your mom.

Steps

1. 1
   Don't mess other things up. If you are really good friends, then telling her you love her is a risky move. If she's not interested, there's a chance that the rest of your interactions will be awkward. There is a possibility that you won't be able to stay friends after she learns how you feel. If you're really worried about this, you may not want to say anything just yet.
   
   
2. 2
   Start to hint that you like her. She may start to understand that you like her through subtle hints, rather than an all-out declaration of love. This also might give you a clue as to how she feels about you. For instance, if you try to flirt and she doesn't respond well, or dismisses you, it may be best to wait and let your friendship grow. If she catches you staring at her, then smiles or winks, it may mean that she feels the same way.
3. 3
   Decide how you're going to ask her out. Plan it thoroughly, so that you won't make mistakes.
4. 4
   Ask her out, as long as she doesn't have a boyfriend. Don't stutter or shift uncomfortably. This will let her know that you're nervous. Look her in the eye most of the time, so that she feels more comfortable.
5. 5
   Get to know her better, and when the time is right, say it, but say it meaningfully (see Tips for choosing the right time).
   • When you tell her, if you are assuming that she will take "love" as too much, tell her why. Tell her how you truly care about her and that you never want to do anything to hurt her, how something inside you jumps when you see her smile. Make sure she knows that you honestly care about her.
6. 6
   You have to be alone. Having close friends around could make the experience awkward and embarrassing for both of you. This is about you and her, and nobody else needs to be around.
   
   

EditTips

• Practice to a mirror about 17-25 times.
• Do not ask her out over an instant messenger, it's off-putting.
• Make sure you are alone, this is for some girls, get to know her and if you see that she is more comfortable with her friends around when she's with you, then stay like that but take her to the corner not too far from them.
• Don't have any distractions (T.V., radio, video games, etc.)

Warnings

• Be prepared for anything to happen after you say it. 
• Try not to get too nervous and just be yourself all the way up until you say it.
• Don't ever lie