Hello, question asker, I'm Gu Daoxi, aka Fengshou Skinny Donkey, your Heart Detective coach.
As the saying goes, "When a man courts a woman, there's a mountain in the way; when a woman courts a man, there's only a veil in the way." The questioner may not have to worry too much. Sometimes just being clear can help you feel less pining.
If the other person keeps saying how they feel about you, you can play along and say, "If you keep saying that, I might think you like me and want to chase me!" If they're interested, they'll probably take the bait and tell you how they feel.
I saw Love, Simon and felt sorry for the male and female protagonists for missing each other. They really like each other, but they always misunderstand each other from their own perspectives, which results in a missed opportunity. They don't explain things until they meet again after growing up and get back together.
But in real life, it's unlikely anyone will follow He Yichen's attitude in "Why Why Love." If the right person comes along, everyone else will be fine, but I don't want to be just fine. I'll always wait in the same place.
If you don't confess, you'll just be consumed by internal conflict and miss out on the opportunity. There's a 50% chance you'll get an answer (the person may agree or refuse). Ask yourself if you're truly committed to this relationship and if it's worth the effort. Even if the other person refuses, you've tried, and there's nothing to regret.
The question the OP wants to ask may not be particularly rude. If the OP is really curious, he or she may as well try asking, for example, if the washing powder he or she bought is not effective and tends to cause color fading, and ask if the other person has any recommendations, etc. Perhaps the OP can get the answer he or she wants.
[I think] is probably a pretty subjective word. The questioner might want to look for proof and use facts to get to the bottom of their confusion, which might help them feel more certain.
To avoid the halo effect, you might want to try standing a little further away and looking at the other person objectively. This could help you see the situation more comprehensively and prevent you from focusing too much on the other person's strengths and losing sight of objectivity.
Just be yourself. As long as you're not embarrassed, it's the other person who will be embarrassed. When we don't take the outcome of an opinion so seriously, we may feel more relaxed and be more willing to speak up.
I'd like to suggest that we all read "The Power of Indifference."
Best,
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