Love confessions are great, but they can't happen until you realize you have feelings for someone.
Some characters proclaim their feelings immediatly, but it takes others more time.
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Just because you're aware that you love someone, doesn't mean you're ready to said it outloud.
We created a slideshow below of 13 of the best love epiphanies of all time!
1.
Chloe realizes she loves Lucifer - Lucifer
Sometimes it takes your boyfriend going to hell before you realize how deep your feelings for him go. When Lucifer made the ultimate sacrifice to keep Chloe safe, Chloe realized she was in love with him.
2.
Lydia realizes she loves Stiles - Teen Wolf
You could argue that Lydia knew she had feelings for Stiles long before this scene, but the moment her memories came flooding back to her was the moment their love became undeniable.
3.
Amy realizes she has feelings for Jonah - Superstore
It may have taken Amy years to reach this conclusion, but we couldn't be happier that she finally did. After spending the entire day goofing off with Jonah, Amy's crush began.
4.
Jane realizes she loves Michael - Jane the Virgin
Let it be known that after Michael kissed Jane, the narrator said that Jane felt as if she was walking on air. It only took one minute for everything to change, and Jane finally knew who had her heart.
5.
Simon realizes he has feelings for Isabelle - Shadowhunters
After Simon's sister accused him of being into Isabelle, Simon realized that she was right. His awkwardness around her upon the realization was both dorky and adorable.
6.
Jess realizes she still loves Nick - New Girl
Jess may have needed someone else to point it out to her, but there was no denying that what Sam said was true. Jess has always loved Nick and she always would. Jess' feelings made it difficult for her to watch Nick and his girlfriend throughout Season 6, but they ended up together in the end.
7.
Lexa realizes she has feelings for Clarke - The 100
Lexa had been making heart eyes at Clarke for quite a few episodes, but it was during this scene that her feelings seemed to come together. If she didn’t already have an internal realization when questioning Clarke about Bellamy, their kiss later on in the episode made everything crystal clear.
8.
Mark realizes he still loves Lexie - Grey's Anatomy
To be fair, Mark never stopped loving Lexie. He had, however, moved on and didn't say "I love you" back when she did. But when Lexie was fatally injured in the plane crash his feelings for her became crystal clear.
9.
Amy realizes she has feelings for Jake - Brooklyn Nine-Nine
We know from Rosa that the double tuck is what Amy does when she likes someone. Right after she had an adorable conversation with Jake, the tuck happened after he left the room.
10.
Chidi realizes he loves Eleanor - The Good Place
When Eleanor handed Chidi a tissue before he sneezed, he was a goner. Michael told her that the act of Eleanor anticipating Chidi's needs is what made him fall for her. It may seem like an odd time to realize you love someone, but for Cheleanor, it makes perfect sense.
11.
Barney realizes he loves Robin - How I Met Your Mother
No one could have guessed that when Barney's life flashed before his eyes the only thing he saw was Robin. Whatever feelings he had tried to repress for her were brought to the surface and Barney knew at that moment he was in love.
12.
Cheryl realizes she has feelings for Toni - Riverdale
It's no secret that Cheryl wasn't Toni's biggest fan. But the two had an emotional conversation at the diner and Toni understood Cheryl in a way that no one had before. Thanks to Madeline's excellent acting, you can see the exact moment Cheryl fell in love.
13.
Iris realizes she has feelings for Barry - The Flash
It took a life or death situation for Iris to realize how she felt about her best friend. When Barry accidentally went back in time, the incident never happened and it took Iris much longer to have the same revelation.