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Lately you and your favorite guy friend have been spending more time together, and you’re starting to think that maybe you’d like to take things to the next level. The only problem is, you don’t know if he feels the same way! Does he have you firmly planted in the Friend Zone, or does he reciprocate your warm and fuzzy feelings? Keep on reading: we've compiled a list of ways to tell if he sees you as just a friend or something more.
Things You Should Know
- Notice if he compliments you a lot, laughs at your jokes, and can’t seem to stop looking in your direction. These are signs he might be romantically interested.
- See how he treats other people, especially other girls: does he flirt with you more and go out of his way to touch you? This might mean he's into you.
- Pay attention to what you do when you spend time together. Do you do romantic things when you hang out? If so, he might want to date you.
- Observe how much he talks to you outside of work or school. If he only talks to you in those contexts, he's probably only interested in a casual friendship.
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QuestionHow do I give him little hints that I like him?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf you want to subtly convey that you're interested in taking things to the next level, try out any of the methods listed above: maintain good eye contact and angle your body toward him, laugh at his jokes, text him and send him memes, and show him you care about him by offering emotional support and going out of your way to do little favors for him. If he likes you back, he might do these things in return!
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- ↑ Candice Mostisser. Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 24 January 2020.
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201607/5-nonverbal-clues-someone-is-interested-in-you
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201603/4-ways-tell-whether-someone-is-you
- ↑ Alysha Jeney, MA, LMFT. Licensed Relationship Therapist. Expert Interview. 11 August 2021.
- ↑ Candice Mostisser. Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 24 January 2020.
- ↑ Alysha Jeney, MA, LMFT. Licensed Relationship Therapist. Expert Interview. 11 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/201904/how-tell-if-someone-has-crush-you
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About This Article
To tell if a guy likes you as more than a friend, see if he’s going out of his way to get your attention and win you over. For example, maybe he’s always doing you favors like cooking you food or maybe he shows his thoughtfulness by buying you things you’ve mentioned you like. You should also observe whether he goes out of his way to be with you by constantly asking you to hang out or wanting to be your partner in class. When you do hang out together, note whether you’re spending more time one-on-one rather than in a group with his other friends, which could be a sign that he likes you. You can also see if your hangouts are more romantic, like dinner at a fancy restaurant. For more advice, including how to ask other people if a guy likes you, read on!
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"one day this boy started to talk to me and then we were cussing at each other as a joke. We started to do it everyday. Then one day, he stopped talking to me. I asked one of his friends, then they told me that he likes me. When I pass him everytime he keeps on staring at me. One of his friends told me I'll tell him to ask you out, and I was OK with that. Then his friends asked if I would go out with him. I said maybe and I just want him to talk to me, and that I like him, too."..." more
