I'm a freshman guy with a gigantic crush on a senior girl. Do I man up and tell her?

[Moejoman]

I'm. Freshman guy and I have been really close to this senior girl. I have had classes with her almost my entire freshman year and I am currently sitting next to her in philosophy. Honestly we absolutely hit it off. And I have no idea whatsoever if I should make the move. I feel like she is dropping hints, but I can't be entirely sure. I was in a relationship a couple of years ago and it was terrible. So I don't know if my ability to read girls is any good. We have had several projects together so we are super close. I just don't know if or how to tell her. Before we get there let's talk about me. I hang out with a lot of seniors and we are intellectually about equal. People always tell me how mature I am for my age. Me and this senior girl text a fair amount and I almost never text. We joke around a lot and we are almost like the same person in my eyes. I'm sort of a hipster but I do like some 'mainstream' things. She on the other hand is a total hipster. We also found out that we are going out to New York this spring break at the exact same time. She said we should hang out out there and that it would be fun. I totally agreed because that would be amazing. My main dilemma is that on on one hand we could have a kick as relationship, in the other, we could have an awkward friendship that will never be the same if she says no. That absolutely terrifies me. So I need some advice. Do I man up and do it, or not take the risk and keep the relationship. By the way I'm 15 and she is 17 almost 18.

[Paris13]

Sweetie, don't over think this. You almost have this licked, where you both are nearly "hipster at the hip" right now... friends, that is.
Go on as you are going, keeping things lite and semi sweet, and------natural. It appears you have gotten quite close this past year, doing projects together, texting, and just sharing some laughs and giggles even. You obviously have this chemistry, and I do sense she is Into you. If she wasn't, she would never have suggested hanging out in New York during spring break. She must find you mature, enjoyable, and as such, and possibly someone she would like to know even better.
Don't rush into any relationship right now, until you have given yourselves even a chance to find out if you really can be Closer friends. And the only way to find this out, is maybe to ask her to hang out sometime, and share a few other things that perhaps you both have in common. Who knows.. By the time New York arrives, you could be "All that."
Age is just a number, not a reminder. It's obvious your age doesn't seem to bother her. She is not treating you any different than any other person in her "mainstream league." And being you had a bad experience a few years ago in another relationship, it's good that you have learned from that, in order to Not make the same mistakes twice.
Good luck, and have fun in New York.. xx

[Moejoman]

I cannot thank you enough! I was very confused before all of this but you have helped me in the largest way possible! I look forward to using your advice and please, keep giving people kick as advice like this!

[Paris13]

Thanks, so much, sweetie.. Glad to have been here for you... Yes, my mission in life, all of my life, has been in helping those who need a good lissner, along with some "wise ol advice." Anytime, you need me, just holler.. xx

[cupcakeluv20]

yes go for it! 2-3 year difference honestly is not that bad and its worth a shot. you never know what could come out of it, she could be the girl of your dreams and you too could have an amazing relationship together! and if she says no it won't ruin your friendship as long as you dont let it get to you so much. she will be flattered you have interest in her and won't want to make things awkward either.

[Belgie]

Don't ever tell a girl like that you've got a GIGANTIC crush on her. She won't appreciate it.

No girl ever wants to be told at the very very start, that you've already gone down the feelings path, and you are now over. HERE at "I love you" territory, while she is still at square zero.

Just tell her you like her and ask her out. Start things off on a even footing.

At the age difference, she is almost certainly going to say no. But do it anyway. Because of two things - one, you won't mess up the friendship. Telling her you have a GIGANTIC crush will mess up the friendship. But asking her out, is okay. Second, you may be terrified of this, but it's something we all have to do and learn to get over. It will easier to do with a friend than with a stranger.

[soccerguy90]

As a recent graduate of college, looking back if I had asked more girls out in hs and them said yes or no, it would have not made a bit of difference! Go for it dude! Live life now and don't put so much pressure on something that you can regret not doing later!!! Good luck, and you don't have to make it all awkward by being bold and loud about it, Just while you are talking to her alone in person, just ask her out! easy as that :) if she says yes, then its over. If she says no, then just brush it off like it doesn't bother you to make it not awkward at all. But it sounds like she wouldn't say no! lol

[yaddayaddayadda02]

Go for it. Worst case you only see her a few more months till she graduates

[Moejoman]

I'm in a strange situation, so how am I supposed to ask her out without it feeling super strange?

[yaddayaddayadda02]

Just don't think too much. Just walk up as confident as you can and do it.

[TheOneTurv]

GO FOR IT NOW! REPORT BACK WHEN YOUR MISSION IS COMPLETE :D lol
Yeah man you got this

[MetalWorkman]

Wait... what ever happened... did you two go out?