I can't stop thinking about my crush, and I just wish I knew if he likes me back. He knows I like him, but he's never told me his feelings. I'm too afraid to ask, what do I do?

It's very natural to feel afraid to ask him, as fear of rejection must be there in your mind. But you can't stop thinking of him as you like him a lot. First you need to decide do you just wanna know he likes you or you want to start dating him and have a relationship with him further? You can get help from common friend to ask him about it if you are too shy. And seems like you want him to take the first step if he likes you. But sometimes you need to make the first move. There are chances he might start liking you if he comes to know about your feelings clearly. So don't be late for knowing what's in his mind Good luck.

This first depends whether your crush is available or not. If he Is already spoken for, the best you can do is to dream away and keep your thoughts to yourself. At some point, your heart will tell you that it has grown tired of this, but it can take quite a while. Very often, the crush begins because that person has sent some signal, voluntarily or... not. If you are sure that he is free, you can send signals likewise - gazes, acting coy (if that's your style), and the likes. Try to engage in conversation too. The internet is full of getting-to-know-you scenarios anyway. Above all, don't re-invent yourself in order to be noticed. He likes you as you are. I think your hesitation shows you understand that a point-blank question is a terrible strategy for both. Another aspect of this situation is that your heart is singing away while your mind might not be heard, but you ought to pay attention to his character and whether he'd be the right person for you. A word to the wise: it is absolutely vital not to share your feelings with friends, particularly if they know him already. They can easily betray you, even involuntarily. Good luck!

It's a tough place to be about the crush, but is there a way to just ask him? Not necessarily face to face but maybe via texting? Or is there a friend of yours or his that can ask him directly on your behalf? Would that be of benefit to you to find out that way? So in the event if somehow he doesn't necessarily feel the same way the blow could be softened. It's hard to deal with what ifs but at the same time...if you don't ask you might not know what the case may be either, too.