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Do you feel like things have been changing between you and your best guy friend lately? If you think he might like you romantically, but you're not positive, there are many ways to tell for sure. Look for hints of affection in his behavior and what he says to you. Check out this complete list of signs that your best guy friend likes you, and decide whether you want to take the relationship to the next level!
Things You Should Know
- Look at his behavior. If he seems nervous around you and initiates more casual touches when you see him, he might like you.
- Take note if he compliments you more than anyone else and starts inside jokes with you. Look out for jealousy, too, which is a big sign of a crush.
- Think about how often he wants to see you. A guy with a crush will want plenty of alone time, and he'll make plans for the future that include you.
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QuestionWhat if I want to date a guy but I don't want to be exclusive?JT Tran is a Dating Coach and a Dating Advice Columnist for LA Weekly and Baller Magazine. JT also runs the ABCs of Attraction, a dating boot camp where he specializes in coaching Asian men and women on how to navigate the cultural and social sensitivities associated with Asian dating culture. With over ten years of dating coaching experience, JT has presented dating and relationship advice as it relates to cultural issues at Harvard University, Yale University, and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. His work has been featured in AsianWeek, New York, NU Asian Magazine, the Huffington Post, Channel News Asia, and Voice of America News TV.If you don't want a monogamous relationship, just say that. If he's not comfortable with that, you can't reasonably expect him to still want to date you. With that said, it's still better to just be honest and straight up when it comes to this kind of thing.
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QuestionDoes it mean anything if we're always laughing together?JT Tran is a Dating Coach and a Dating Advice Columnist for LA Weekly and Baller Magazine. JT also runs the ABCs of Attraction, a dating boot camp where he specializes in coaching Asian men and women on how to navigate the cultural and social sensitivities associated with Asian dating culture. With over ten years of dating coaching experience, JT has presented dating and relationship advice as it relates to cultural issues at Harvard University, Yale University, and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. His work has been featured in AsianWeek, New York, NU Asian Magazine, the Huffington Post, Channel News Asia, and Voice of America News TV.Laughter is a great social lubricant. If you find that the two of you are always laughing it up around one another, you can assume that there may be a relationship worth pursuing there.
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QuestionHow do I tell a guy friend I like him?JT Tran is a Dating Coach and a Dating Advice Columnist for LA Weekly and Baller Magazine. JT also runs the ABCs of Attraction, a dating boot camp where he specializes in coaching Asian men and women on how to navigate the cultural and social sensitivities associated with Asian dating culture. With over ten years of dating coaching experience, JT has presented dating and relationship advice as it relates to cultural issues at Harvard University, Yale University, and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. His work has been featured in AsianWeek, New York, NU Asian Magazine, the Huffington Post, Channel News Asia, and Voice of America News TV.Just be genuine and authentic. Don't filter your feelings or try to beat around the topic. If you want to tell him you like him, tell him! the clearer you are about this, the better the result will be.
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References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201112/break-the-ice-how-to-talk-to-girls-and-guys
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-digitally/201806/why-do-we-flirt-text
- ↑ JT Tran. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 5 May 2020.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/why-compliments-are-powerful#1
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listening
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-is-2020/201409/3-prime-reasons-why-people-get-jealous
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/someone-likes-you/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/male-body-language/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/male-body-language/
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If you think your best guy friend might like you, take a look at how he acts around you. Does he get nervous or shy when you’re together? Or do you notice him making excuses to spend one-on-one time with you? You might also notice him texting you more often or giving you lots of compliments. A lot of guys show affection through touch, so pay attention to how often he touches your arm when you’re talking, brushes against you, or gives you hugs. He might also do thoughtful things for you, like bringing you snacks or giving you little gifts “just because.” If you’re not sure how he feels, try flirting with him a little and see how he reacts. Or, if you’re comfortable enough, just ask him! If you’re still not sure, keep reading to get tips on how to ask him about his feelings!
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