Article: If you do want your crush to know how much you like him, you should make sure to tell him yourself, even if you do it in a letter. While having your friends tell your crush how you feel may be easier, it will make you look like you're not ready for a mature relationship or like you don't feel comfortable talking to him yourself. Even if he does say that he likes you back, this won't start your relationship off on the right foot. Plus, you don't want him to feel annoyed by all of your friends surrounding him; respect his privacy and tell him about your feelings yourself. If you're too afraid to tell your crush you like him in person, then one thing you can do is to write him a short note or a longer letter letting him know how you feel. You can slide it into his locker or hand it to him. Tell him that you like him, give him a reason or two why if you want, and ask if he returns your feelings. This is a great way to directly tell him how you feel while taking off some of the pressure of having to do it in person. Keep it short and sweet. You don't want to go into too much detail about how you like him without knowing whether or not he returns your feelings. You can tell him the best way to contact you, either by telling him where he can leave his response or by giving him your number. Another way to tell him that you like him is to give him a call and simply to tell him how you feel. Yeah, this technically means telling him how you feel with words, but if you find that telling him without words hasn't been working for you, then it may be time to come out with it. Give him a call, take a deep breath, and quickly tell him how you feel and ask him if he returns your feelings. You'll have your answer before you know it. Just say something like, "I've had a lot of fun hanging out with you for the past few weeks, and I want you to know that I like you. I wanted to know if you shared my feelings." If the idea of calling him to tell him your feelings doesn't feel quite right, then you may just have to pick the right time and place to have the conversation in person. Just ask him if he can meet you in a place where you can be alone, make eye contact, and simply tell him how you feel. Give him some time to react and respond and try not to put the pressure on him; keep things lighthearted instead of sounding intense. You can make a bit of small talk to make him comfortable, but don't be afraid to jump in and share your feelings. You can give him a small compliment or two while you say that you like him. You can say something like, "Nobody can make me laugh like you can" to show why you like him. Once your crush knows you like him, he'll either say he shares your feelings or will want to stay friends. If he says he likes you too, then you can celebrate and get excited to start a relationship with him. If he doesn't feel the same way, however, it's important to stay mature and to keep things positive instead of getting emotional or making him feel bad for not feeling the same way. Though you will be upset, you should make it seem like it's not a big deal and then be sad about it once you're away from your crush. No matter what happens, you want to leave a good impression. If you start calling him names or being mean to him for not sharing your feelings, that will take you down a dark path. Even if he doesn't share your feelings, he'll respect you for being open and honest with him. You should be proud of yourself for putting yourself out there and making an effort.
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Don't have your friends tell him. Write him a note or a letter. Call him. Just tell him in person. React appropriately.

. Pour the dry beans into a large bowl and pick through to remove any shriveled or unappealing beans. Cover the beans with two to three inches (5 to 7 cm) of water and leave them on the counter to soak overnight. Soaking the beans overnight (roughly 10 to 14 hours) reduces the cooking time required, helps them cook more evenly and makes them easier to digest by removing most of the sugar called oligosaccharide, which causes flatulence. If you're in a rush you can speed up the soaking time by covering the beans in water, heating them to a boil for two minutes, then turn off the heat and allow them to sit undisturbed for an hour. Lentils, peas, and black-eyed peas do not need to be soaked before cooking. Pour the beans into a colander to remove the soaking water. Rinse them under cold running water. Transfer the beans to a dutch oven or heavy cooking pot. At this point you can add aromatics if you wish, such as half of an onion, garlic cloves, chopped carrots and/or bay leaves. Cover the beans with fresh water and place the cooking vessel on the stove top. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Reduce the heat to low and bring the beans to a very gentle simmer; you should barely be able to see the water moving. Cover the cooking vessel with a lid that is slightly ajar for creamier beans used in soups, stews and burritos. Leave the lid off the cooking vessel if you want firmer beans for salads and pasta dishes. Simmer the beans according to the recommended cooking time for the particular variety. Once the beans are just barely tender and nearly done cooking, you can add salt for flavor. Avoid adding the salt too early as it can prevent the beans from becoming tender. You can now add your cooked beans to any recipe. If you wish to store them, measure out 1 1/2 cups (354.8 ml) of beans into a two cup storage container and the cooking liquid to cover, allowing 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) of headspace. Seal and store in the refrigerator for one week or in the freezer for up to one year. Label the containers with the date and contents.
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Soak the beans Drain the soaked beans. Move the beans to a cooking vessel. Bring the beans to a boil. Simmer the beans. Cook the beans. Add salt if desired. Use or store the beans.