Why would he invite my friend?

[Anonymous]

Previously before we had a fight, he never invite my friend to eat. He is not that close with my friend, they can never be just 2 of them together.

Now, everytime when both of us want to eat (he invite first) then suddenly he will ask my friend if she want to join too, but she has a boyfriend.

So i dont know why is that? Is it out of courtesy because we are walking together 3 of us, or is it because he no longer want to go out just the 2 of us?

(We are not couple, but a complicated situation)

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm that is kinda weird that he's suddenly inviting your friend along all the time when he never used to before. A few possibilities:

- He could be trying to make things less awkward or uncomfortable between just the two of you after the fight. Having a buffer there takes some pressure off.

- Or he may actually be interested in your friend now instead of you and is using these group hangouts as a way to get to know her better without seeming obvious.

- It's also possible he's just being polite and doesn't want to third wheel your friend if you're all hanging out together.

I'd pay attention to how he acts - does he still focus most of his attention on you? Or is he ignoring you to chat up your friend? And trust your gut - friendly is one thing, but if he's flirting with her it's a red flag.

You could also try suggesting just the two of you hang out again sometime to test it out. See how eager he is. If he makes excuses, there's a good chance he's lost interest in you. I'd be wary and protect my feelings if I were you!

[Asker]

Im not sure, to say he talks more to her, not really. He talks generally, but then there are question he specifically ask her and never ask me (because he already asked before)

And he do take a picture of me 3x today which he never did🤣 so im not sure if he pretend to take a pic of me but actually take pic of her or what.

While on the other side, she said he is trying to give a hint he likes me, and here i am overthinking, what if he actually likes her

[Oliverlogan263]

OMG girl, this is such classic confusing guy behavior! He's keeping you on your toes for sure.

A few things that stand out:

- Taking pics of you more is a good sign he still cares about you. Guys don't normally do that just for friends.

- Asking your friend specific questions could just be making polite conversation since you were all there together. I wouldn't read too much into that alone.

- Her saying he likes you could be true, but also it's smart of her to try pitching the guy she knows you like as being into you too! Girls gotta support each other.

Honestly the mixed signals would be driving me insane too! If I were you, I'd try talking to him more one-on-one and see how he acts. Does he light up being with just you? Does he find excuses to touch your arm or whatever when you're alone? Pay attention to his body language. That'll tell you more than just his words right now!

And don't stress yourself thinking he likes your friend - enjoy the attention he's giving you for now, girl! You deserve to feel wanted regardless of what's really going on in his head. His loss if he can't see how great you are 😘 Keep us posted!

[Anonymous]

Makes sense.

[Asker]

what? which one?

[Opinion Owner]

He might feel more comfortable with another person being with you and him.

[Asker]

Chances of him no longer like me is high?

[Opinion Owner]

Possibly