How to tell your best friend that you like his sister

Maybe you guys grew up together. Maybe you guys work together. Whatever the relationship, you and your bud have been through thick and thin. However, even the strongest of male friendships are tested by a crush--especially on his sister. It can cause ill will between you and you best friend if you have a thing for his sister. Remember, the only man as protective as her dad will be her brother. It's a mine field but if you ease into it, you can navigate it and come out with your friend intact and a new girl on your arm. Read on to learn how to tell your best friend that you like his sister.

Things You'll Need

• Communication
• <br>Patience
• <br>The right words

Instructions

1. Determine how protective he is of her. Get a gauge of how much he guards her. If he's the type that growls if a guy even looks his sister's way, you need to know this behavior. If he's protective but tries to find out who the guy is and more about him, then make note.

2. Determine if she has a crush on you. You need to find out if she has any feelings for you. If she does, great. Talk to her about the best way to approach her brother. If you're not sure how she feels about you or you have doubts, rethink if you have something there to risk the friendship.

3. Set the right time to talk to him. You know this guy and you know what mellows him out. If it's a couple of rounds of basketball or if it's a few hands of poker, do it. Set him at ease before you spring the shocker on him.

4. Talk to him, man-to-man and short and sweet. Tell him how you feel and be done with it. Don't draw it out or beat around the bush. Tell him about the crush quickly and toe-to-toe. If you approach it timidly, he may view it as a strike against the guy who may one day be protecting his sister.

5. Give him space. After you two talk, give your best friend room. He may need time to sort things out. He may need space to see you in this new role of his sister's boyfriend.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you know your best friend.

• <br>Be ready for things to go south.

• Be ready, he could wig out.