In my experience, admitting that you have a crush on someone is an inefficient way to do things. I once gave a girl in 5th grade a Valentine's Day card with a $75 turquoise necklace. Did it work? Hell no! I could have spent that money elsewhere, like on a video game of some sort...

More recently, I have admitted romantic feelings up front. Of course, that didn't work because I seemed clingy. Then I suggest a friendly outing to this next girl and I got a message back saying "I'm with someone else."

Romance is not an area I have much knowledge of. That, and the fact that I act like an idiot when I have a crush on someone. Like a fool in love. Trust me, it never works out, unless you get lucky...