4. He steadily built a relationship of trust as her friend.
A friendship can sometimes transform into something more. Even if you start by being “just a friend,” you can use this as an opportunity for you and your crush to get to know each other. A Japanese woman in her 30s explained, “He was a friend, but I had a lot of fun talking with him. I knew then that we could be great as a couple.” It’s important to take your time and find the right moment to make your approach.