What does he mean when he says "your hair is so pretty"?

[Anonnimuss]

Does it mean exactly what he says, or is he trying to say something else? My guy friend said this to me btw...

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I don't think he's gay, I mean, he acts like a little kid sometimes and he's a really happy person, so some people think he might be gay. He really couldn't care less about fashion though.

[markml]

Assuming your guy friend isn't gay, I'd say he's mildly hitting on you.

Often what this means is the guy is reaching for some way to compliment how you look, so he talks about something like your hair, because it seems like the most innocuous thing to compliment.

I'm sure he does think your hair is pretty, but he probably also think there's a lot more to you that's pretty besides just your hair, but he doesn't want to come on too strong.

On the other hand, if he is gay, then maybe he really does only care about your hair. Hope this helps.

[markml]

How did you respond when he said this? And how did he react to your response?

Given what you added, I don't think he's gay either. So...he's either complimenting you just because he's nice and wants to make you feel good, or he's flirting because he secretly likes you.

[Anonnimuss]

I just said "Thanks" and smiled, and he hugged me and I hugged back(but that's nothing special, 'cause he hugs all of his friends that are girls). That was pretty much it, because I had to get to class :/

[markml]

Well, at this point, I'd just assume it's a compliment. He may have said it because he wanted to cheer you up, or just on whim. Or...if you did something special to your hair that day, he may just be pointing out that he noticed.

[Anonnimuss]

Yeah, he's a random person, so he probably just said what he was thinking. Thanks!

[xAngelsDemonsx]

He likes your hair...lol just kidding

It may be his way for complementing or even flirting with a girl. He sounds like the loner guy nobody really knows.

That or I'm serious. He really likes your hair 0_o

[Blackroses11]

Compliment. :)

And he either means what he says, or he's just simply complimenting you.

Or it could simply be a subtle hint that he's flirting with you.

[Anonymous]

guys mean what they say