Step 1: Assess your relationship
Assess your time together. Every relationship evolves differently, but it’s
best to wait at least two months before saying the “L” word.
第一步：評價你們的關系
評價你們在一起度過的時光。每種關系演變都不同，但是最好等待至少2個月后再向對方表白。

Step 2: Plan ahead
Think ahead to plan something special such as a night out, dinner at home, or
ice cream in the park and seize the moment when it feels right — but don’t force it.
第二步：提前計劃
提前計劃些特別的，比如晚上出去約會，在家里吃晚飯或是在公園吃冰激凌，當感覺合適的時候就要抓住時機，但是不要勉強。

Step 3: Take a risk
Rely on your inner strength and work up the courage to let the other person
know how you feel — and be prepared to hear that they might not feel the same way.
第三步：大膽嘗試
靠你內在的勇氣，鼓起勇氣讓對方知道你的感覺——但要準備好對方可能感覺和你不一樣。

Step 4: Give the person time
Give the other person time to adjust and think about it, and tell them
directly to not answer until they are ready.
第四步：給對方一些時間。
給對方一些調整和考慮的時間，告訴對方等他（她）想好了再回答。

Tip:Be prepared to wait hours or even days for an answer. Don’t rush the
other person.
小貼士：要準備好等幾小時或幾天才能得到回復。不要催促對方。

Step 5: Beware of digital traps
Beware of using either e-mail or text messages to say “I love you” for the
first time. While they may feel safer, they are too impersonal.
第四步：要小心數字陷阱
要小心不要用電子郵件或是短信來第一次向對方說“我愛你”。這樣做可能感覺很安全，但是很不正式。

Step 6: Be creative
Be creative when it comes to saying “I love you.” Signs, notes, and other
nonverbal cues can work wonderfully if you keep them personal and genuine.
第五步：要有創意。
當說“我愛你”時要有創意。如果你能將手勢，便條和其他的無聲暗示配合起來使用，使之具有個性和創意，那會達到很好的效果。