When a guy you know likes your dating profile, is he flirting or just being friendly?

[MissSunshine2]

I knew a guy and we both liked each other but it was inappropriate to act on it at the time, although we’re both adults. Recently I was looking on my dating app list of likes and he was one of the guys who’d ’liked;’ my profile. Is he trying to express interest and ask if I return that interest in such a way that won’t come back and bite him on the arse? Or is it common for guys that know you personally to ‘like;’ or swipe yes on your dating profile, like saying a general, friendly ‘hi?’

[lilBigPotato]

I doubt any guy would like on a dating app if there were no interest at all. It sends a certain message and I don't see why anyone would risk that just "to be friendly".

[In_Trance]

What do you mean it was inappropriate to act on it at the time?

[MissSunshine2]

He was a teacher at a school I was on a work placement at and he’s still a teacher there and I’m still a student.

[In_Trance]

So you're not really 37?

[MissSunshine2]

Obviously neither of us can do anything yet; but should I take it as a sign of encouragement, for after I finish my course and I’m no longer a student, which removes the conflict of interest?

[MissSunshine2]

I am really 37.

[MissSunshine2]

I’m a mature age community college student.

[NathanDavis]

I think that's the whole point of it, so yeah...

[AngryCarl3]

Dunno, I never found a friend on a dating app. You should ask him what he's about.

[dudeinohio]

It could be an invite to start a conversation.