What does it mean when he holds my waist while hugging?

[Anonymous]

My friend group and I hug as a parting gesture, and one of my friends that I’ve had a crush on for a while now has recently held my waist really tight to him while hugging and patting my head. He got really touchy on a long trip, not that I was bothered by it… but I don’t want to be the first person to do anything, just in case I’m misunderstanding since he recently had an online girlfriend and then I ruin my friendship by bringing feelings into the mix. I’m terrified of ruining this because I DO like him…

[Anonymous]

Holding someone's waist during a hug can indicate that the person is trying to be close to you and express affection. However, it's important to remember that everyone has their own unique way of expressing themselves, and it's possible that your friend is simply being friendly and affectionate without any romantic intentions.

It's understandable that you don't want to risk ruining your friendship by expressing your feelings, but it's also important to consider your own feelings and desires. If you feel strongly about your friend and want to explore a romantic relationship, it may be worth taking the risk and expressing your feelings to him.

Before doing so, it may be helpful to assess the situation and try to gauge his level of interest. Look for signs of attraction, such as prolonged eye contact, flirtatious behavior, or physical touch outside of hugs. If you feel comfortable, you could also try bringing up the topic of relationships in a casual way and see how he responds.

Ultimately, it's important to communicate openly and honestly with your friend and respect his boundaries and feelings, whatever they may be. If he doesn't reciprocate your feelings, it's possible to maintain a friendship as long as you both communicate and respect each other's boundaries.

[FilmGuy93]

It doesn't really mean anything, but it's a good sign.

[Nikki1989]

I don't know if it means anything. Pretty much every guy I know hugs me.

[Anonymous]

He’s testing your comfort

[Wise4myage]

He likes to feel your body pressed against his?

[LiamJHayden]

It means nothing.

[In_Trance]

if that's all that happens, it means nothing