I don't mean to be rude in any way, but you really probably should be aware by this stage of life that being forthright and direct is the best policy when dealing with any potential romantic partner. It's what I have always done and even if the relationship ultimately did not last forever, at least she knew where I stood and I, where she. It's much better that way than living in your head. I only had one woman ever get mad at me for telling her straight up that I was very interested in her. She decided that she was pissed at me for telling her. Messed her up somehow. We ended up together.