If he showers you with compliments, does it mean he likes you?

[steph027]

This guy that I have been hanging out with always compliments me. He says "I like it" whenever I do something. He has told me I'm "awesome" and "one of a kind" and "different from other girls" (but in a nice tone, not sarcastic). He has told me stuff that he likes about me when we hang out. Does this means he likes me or is he just talking?

[Aetumn]

Not just talking for certain :p

The real question is does he mean everything he says or is he just trying to get into your pants. Has he offered anything? A date, versus going home for a movie? Does he offer to spend time with you? Does he have a well documented history of girlfriends?

[steph027]

I mean I'm not a slut and I think it is pretty obvious in the way that I act and everything. We went to get ice cream, play mini golf, and see a movie one night. Another day we went on a nature walk. He suggested that we hang out both of the times and he said he would come visit me at school. He has had at least one girlfriend that I know of and they dated for two years. I'm not trying to be cocky but I would be a significant upgrade from her...

[steph027]

also, he said he likes "smart girls who keep him in check" (which is literally me)

[Aetumn]

Hookay, then that sounds pretty honest ^^

And you don't need to be a slut to attract guys who just want sex, sadly. But if he's willing to spend time in the actual relationship then he should be good ^^

And he's doing things with you he's not doing with other girls, it's not 'just friendship', don't worry :p

[steph027]

so you're saying I should not be worried about friendzone with these comments? you think he might like me?

[steph027]

sorry I am just clueless with boys (he knows that too)

[Aetumn]

Yes, if he's actually offering you guys to do things outside of school/work, without anyone else, on a frequent basis, giving compliments, hinting at the fact you're *different*, that what he wants in a girlfriend strongly sounds like you, there MIGHT be a chance he's interested :p
You'll never know for certain unless you ask him, either ^^

[steph027]

ughh I am literally getting anxiety at the thought of asking him if he likes me

[Aetumn]

It was just a suggestion :p

In my humble opinion he does like you and wondering when you're going to take the hint :)

The easier way to make sure is through progressive contact; pokes and tickles, good; sleeping/leaning on one another, better; holding hands, even more; and then you guys could eventually start kissing and it wouldn't be so bad :p

[steph027]

also, he has been trying to break the touch barrier because he gave me a bear hug the other day and he always playfully touches me in the arm, leg, or side.

[steph027]

how do I show him that I have taken the hint? Now I am away at school but when we were texting before I left I was super flirty to him!!

[John_Doesnt]

It means he just wants to be friendzoned.

[steph027]

Why would he do this if he wants to be friendzoned?

[John_Doesnt]

because that is always the outcome if a guy compliments a woman too much.

[steph027]

As in he wants to be friendzone or that I would decide to friendzone him?