If you find that he's listening more attentively or going out of his way to spend more time with you than his other pals, it could be a clear sign of romantic interest. However, if you see that he approaches you with the same interest as the others in the friend group, then he's probably keeping you in the friend zone.
Teasing could be his way of flirting with you.
If he makes playful fun of you, it could very well be an indication he likes you as more than a friend. He might tease you by mocking you, joking around with you, or making fun of you, but if he likes you, he'll do these things kindly, not cruelly.
Ask in person.
Even though it might feel a little scary at first, you'll know exactly how the person feels about you. Find a time and place where you can get together in private so you feel a little more comfortable asking. Simply bring up your friendship and see how they feel about it.
The clues aren't always obvious, but you can see some of them by paying attention. When someone finds you physically attractive, it shows by always making eye contact, always wanting to touch you physically, and frequently initiating conversations.
Guys flirt with girls they like. He might ask you for your number, then call you the next day. He may act playful, wink, and flash a smile at you. If most of your conversations feel flirty, then odds are that he likes you as more than just a friend.
You know it's turning into a romantic friendship when you keep talking about them. Bringing up incidents related to your friends is quite common. But when you're actively finding ways to talk about this special friend of yours to others, it may be a progression from friendship to relationship.
Shy, playful, and frequent touches are signs of a crush, so if they don't do this, it means you're in the friend zone. Think about what you do together. If they often invite other people out with you, try to set you up, or ask you for favors, you might be in the friend zone.
On the most basic level, you are in the friend zone with someone if they only see you as a friend and don't have any romantic or sexual feelings for you. They might even see you like a sibling. This usually occurs with someone you've known for a while, such as a childhood friend or someone in a shared friend group.
He Holds Your Gaze Longer Than Usual
For instance, you may find him looking at you more frequently and often trying to make eye contact with you. Rather than being very flirty and hitting on you, his subtle actions reveal that he likes you but is trying not to make it too obvious to those around him.
Things You Should Know
Look for signs in his body language like eye contact and leaning in towards you while talking. He'll also initiate more physical touch between you. Study his behavior, including the time between text responses and how jealous he seems when other guys are mentioned.
"A situationship is that space between a committed relationship and something that is more than a friendship," explains psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert. "Unlike a friends with benefits or relationship, there isn't consensus on what it is."
Here are some other signs you're in a situationship: There's been no define-the-relationship (DTR) convo. You're doing girlfriend/boyfriend activities, but you've both stated it's casual. You haven't integrated into each other's lives meaningfully—you haven't met their family, friends, or colleagues.
If he starts to speak to you in a softer, more intimate tone, it's a sign that he's starting to fall for you. This change in tone can be accompanied by other changes in his behavior, such as wanting to spend more time with you and being more protective of you.
Laugh with him, but don't laugh at him.
Never tear him down or belittle him, but show support and respect. It's fine to playfully tease each other once in awhile, but avoid making jokes about anything that he's really sensitive about. This will wear down his self-esteem, and it could make him leave the relationship.
How Do Guys Sit When They Like Someone? Paying attention to a man's body language clues can help you decipher whether he is interested. If a man likes you, he may sit facing you with his legs spread open. This indicates that he is open and receptive to you.
If a boy really has a crush on you, then he'll be likely to give you all of his attention. He'll turn his body toward you, make eye contact, and won't look around for his other friends or text them during your conversation (unless he uses his phone as a crutch because he's nervous).
Watch whether he finds excuses to touch you.
If a guy is always ready with a hug, he frequently touches you on your arm or shoulder, or he looks for reasons he can by physically close to you, he might like you. However, he might just be a touchy person, so pay attention to whether he acts like that with other people.
Some men might not be very good at expressing their emotions, but they're also not very good at hiding them either. If a guy likes a girl, and he's thinking about having a relationship with her, he won't say it explicitly. But there are a lot of things he'll do that will let you know that he is interested in you.