M25, F25 High School Pals : Guy Friend Advice - Feelings Toward me, I don't know?

[Anonymous]

WE nvr dated
He got married at 19, divorced at 24

He and i always been good friends. I broke up with my long term boyfriend 2 years ago, and haven't dated since. I'm working PT and PT school

Anyways, we've been chatting and he asked to meet up! We hung out together, had a great time, lots of laughs
His work is a 30 min drive from my house. he's been asking to stop by more/spend time with me. He's invited me out to the movies, and kindly got me dinner

HERE is where it's a bit off
1. He is asking to call me over the phone now. He asks to talk with me, invites me to phone him, and we talk and talk and laugh. Typically texting was fine! but now he is asking to call me nearly every other day, or inviting me to call him before bedtime to talk in case im sad or need company.
2. he's recently been asking me for hugs. He told me over text if I ever need a hug, just let him know! Now he is aware im not an overly touchy person, from our years of friendship behind us but he's actively bringing it up. So I asked him if HE wants a hug before I headed home, and he wrapped me up tightly and was ecstatic about it.

I told him I was upset, as i've been stressed out with family issues - he texts me throughout his wrkday, Checks in on me, asks if there's anything I need, or anything he can do to help make my day better

He's SUPER sweet. He surprised me today (i told him earlier this morning i was having a bad day) and he drove 30 min out of his way, to my part of the city, to bring me my fav ice coffee and hangout with my dog and I
Again today he requested a hug and held me super tightly, invited me to call and chat with him before bed, though he just saw me 3hrs ago lol
He texted me "Hey Love, I'm proud of you. I know the difficulties you're facing right now. I see the effort you put forward. I hope you know I'm here. Anytime, you let me know and Im there. I'll check in on you tomorrow. night Love

Is he just being friendly / supportive bec im going through a hard time right now?

[Oliverlogan263]

Girl, it sounds like this guy's feelings for you have grown beyond just friendship. A few signs that point to him being interested:

- Wanting to talk on the phone more often instead of just texting is a way to feel more connected.

- Repeatedly bringing up hugs, holding you tightly - that's not just friendly behavior.

- Driving out of his way to cheer you up, check on you daily, call you "love"... he's clearly concerned for your wellbeing in a caring way.

- Maybe he's had lingering feelings since school but didn't act on them due to his marriage. Now that he's single again, his true feelings are coming out.

I'd say there's a really good chance he wants to explore being more than friends if you're open to it. He seems to genuinely care about you. I'd talk to him, let him know you care about him as a friend but are worried things are changing and ask how he sees your relationship. Better to get clarity on where you both stand so no one gets hurt. But girl, it's sounding pretty hopeful from where I'm sitting!

[teamvic]

I ain't even need to read the full paragraph to give you the answer

Ma'am, the mu fucka got strong ass feelings for you

Well I dont want to jump the gun and assume. But he has feelings for you. He likes your ass. Wants to be with you. Date you, however you wanna put it. he's into you.😐