Some context does involve me opening up to this person and they telling me it’s cute that I open over text, being lonely might make me get attached to them quickly.
The whole thought is if they didn’t have same feelings about me; should I be open and say I should pursue a healthy relationship or just not say anything and let it come out through my actions
Okay here’s an alternative route:
Rather than trying to express this with words, do it through meaningful action. Go out of your way to spend time with this person. Suggest things you can do together even if it’s just going out for coffee or shopping or whatever. When they open up and share, listen in earnest and express empathy. This will allow your feelings to show themselves organically without you having to concoct some awkward-ass monologue about it. This will also provide you with nonverbal feedback about how they feel, and you can proceed accordingly.
Took me decades to figure this out myself btw.
Good point, but it’s also important to learn to flirt with it. I have good friends that I do all those things (except flirt) with, and it’s entirely platonic (some I find attractive, but have no romantic intentions towards, others aren’t my type).
Yup, solid advice, this :-)
This is it. You don’t say “I’m gonna kiss you Steve” you smile, and act natural and romance them