10 Ingenious Ways to Ask If Someone Likes Your Friend

When your “hard crush” likes someone, you’re probably the one who knows it. She/he can talk, text, and even praise the “dreamer” all day, but dare not go any further. As a good friend, you can stand up as a detective and go find out if the feelings of the two sides are similar.

Here are 10 clever ways to ask if someone is into your friend.

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Ask straight.

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This is the easiest way to determine if someone is interested in your sex. Don’t forget to ask her/her friend before talking to their “dreamer”. If they agree, just walk up to the person and ask. Try to speak quietly so this person doesn’t feel like they’re the center of attention. ^{[1] X Research Source}

You simply ask: “Hey, do you like Yen?”
Keep in mind that this person may also be too shy to let you know how they feel, so it’s more likely that he/she will say no (even if he or she likes it).

Send instant messages.

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If the person is a little shy, this is the least stressful way. The person your crush likes may find it easier to vent their feelings when you ask via text message or instant chat. If you have the person’s phone number or online chat, just ask if they like your friend. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Send a simple text like: “Hey, do you like Mai?”
If the answer is yes, you can share this good news with a close friend. If the person says no, gently convince her/his best friend to switch.

Suggest.

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Casually mention that your friend thinks he or she is cute. It’s not necessary to divulge your friend’s secrets (like those relationship daydreams she or she writes every night), but you can offer suggestions. Subtly put your friend in his or her sights by saying: ^{[3] X Research Sources}

“Cai Lan thinks you are very cute. Surely you know that too, right?”
“Have you talked to Phuong recently? I think Phuong likes you very much.”

Ask about their love story.

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Ask about the person’s relationship status. If they often talk about someone or go out with other guys/girls, you can implicitly understand that you need to comfort your best friend. If they make it clear that they are single, your “hard sex” still has a chance! ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Ask something like this: “Do you know anyone?”
Or “How’s your love life these days?”

Notice if the person is looking for a relationship.

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If your best friend’s “dream partner” is single, it could be because they want to be. Ask a few questions to see if they’re interested in finding someone to date, or answer them loosely. If the person is open to a relationship, your friend still has a chance. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Say something like, “You’ve been alone for quite some time. Are you planning to find a new girlfriend?”
Or “I heard you and your boyfriend broke up. Are you enjoying your single happy time right now?”

Ask about the person’s ideal type.

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The ideal type is the type of person someone likes. If the role model this person describes is similar to your best friend, there’s a good chance they’ll make a good couple. You can also ask about this person’s ex to get a more detailed assessment of the type of boy/girl they like. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Ask something like, “What is your ideal type?”
Or “What type of guy/girl do you usually date?”

See if the person has a crush on someone.

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Half jokingly asking if the person likes your friend or not. Ask them who they are interested in or interested in to gauge the situation. You need to ask in an exploratory way, avoid rushing because it’s a bit obvious. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

You might ask, “Do you have a crush on someone?” or “Who are you in love with?”

Hypothesize who they will date.

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Indifferently ask if the person likes your friend. Let’s put that into a crazy-sounding hypothesis. You can stay calm while you wait for a straightforward answer from the person. Try not to be too obvious and ask something like: ^{[8] X Research Sources}

“If you had to date one of my friends, who would you choose?”
“If you had to choose one of my friends to go out alone, who would you think of?”

Ask if they want to get the friend’s phone number.

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“Make tomorrow” by arranging for the two of them. Ask a “hard-hitting” consultant if that’s okay. Then, suggest to the person that you give your best friend’s number so you can get to know each other. If the person agrees, this is a good sign. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Say something like, “Hey, I can give you An’s number if you want.”
At first, your best friend may be embarrassed about this, but later on, they will appreciate you when they receive a familiarization message from that person.

Compliment your friend.

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If the person agrees with the “wings” you say to your best friend, this is a good sign. Pretend how wonderful your best friend is when he’s around. You can also compliment your school performance, your uniform, or how nice your best friend is. For example: ^{[10] X Research Sources}

“Minh always wears the best school uniform.”
“Duong is incredibly smart. If Dung takes the Road to Olympia exam, maybe he will win.”

Advice

Your best friend’s “dream partner” may not want to tell you the truth because it’s embarrassing. But maybe they will tell if your friend asks directly.
If your partner doesn’t like your friend, gently comfort your best friend that she/he will find someone else more suitable.

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