Get to know them better. This is not a task
only to be accomplished through dating. The more you get to know him or her,
the more you can tell if you like them as a friend or something else. Just talk
and do fun activities with the person.
Stop and consider why you like the person.
There are many physically attractive and smart people out there. But if you see
something beyond that really catches your attention, you've marked this person
as unique and probably like them. Why else would they stand out from so many?
Consider how many times you think about the
person. If you find yourself thinking about this person several times a day,
and they are happy thoughts that possibly make your heart beat faster, then you
probably like them.
Think how often you laugh at their jokes
etc. When you like someone, you will find yourself laughing at things even if
they aren't that funny. This is a natural attempt to make them feel
appreciated.
If the one conversation between you and the
person is stuck in you head and you can’t stop telling people about it. This
means it was important to you, and you probably like the person.
Consider how much you try to be near them.
If you've planned your walking speed to catch a glimpse of them as many times
of the day as possible, there is a good reason for that.
Think about how you feel if you touch him
or her, by accident or on purpose. If you're still thinking about brushing
shoulders several hours ago in school, then that is a special thought and you
probably like them.
If you feel you're ready for a
relationship, and are confident enough for a positive response, then just go
ahead and ask them out. If you're unsure of their feelings for you, there are
several wikihows on how to tell if someone likes you.