Is this the best way to tell him? Why or why not?

Question

I want to tell the man I'm in love with how I feel about him before it's too late. I want it to be simple and obvious that I'm an option if he wants to pursue me so here's what I'm thinking about saying. We're close friends, both virgins and in our mid twenties.

So here goes and tell me what to leave out and why and what the message tells you

"Hey I just want to tell you that I value our friendship. I don't want anything to change right now but I need to tell you something. I love you more than any other guy in my life. You're special to me and always will be. I just want you to know that if you are ready and you want to pursue me then go right right ahead. I'm not really good at interpreting signs so when you do want me can you tell me bluntly? No matter what happens I will always and still do love you, respect you and care about you as a friend. I am more than happy to stay friends with you if that's what you want. So don't let what I just told you change our great friendship unless you want something more.

So if you want to hold my hand, kiss me on the cheek, hug me or whatever I won't take it as more than friends unless you TELL me otherwise."

Answer 1

It sounds good to me BUT you might not want to say "I love you more than any other guy in my life". That sounds like you have other guys in your life. If you do, he doesn't need to know that, and probably won't want to if he wants to pursue something further.

I suggest that you tell him this in person, or at least read the letter to him. Everything sounds better in person, I think.