Is hugging, poking and tickling a form of flirting?

[Sakura99]

So my guy best friend Aaron tickles, hugs and pokes me all the time. We hangout almost everyday at school and we also like fake fight with eachother (like pushing eachother off rocks XD). He told me he does like someone but she's a state away so won't date her. I don't know what to think. Plus I have a boyfriend who I love but I sorta have a minor crush on Aaron. I don't know if he likes me or is just being a funny friend. What do you guys think?

[btbc92]

No, none of it is flirting. Flirting is deliberately making sexual advances, wither subtle or not. Hugging is a form of affection. Poking is teasing. Ticking is having fun, and in a way affection + teasing also. Overall he is you best friend. It doesn't matter if he is a guy or not. He likes you and trusted you as a friend. But if your starting to get fickle and growing attraction to him, then you need to step back, and think on this. Because now your trending on dangerous ground. You already have a boyfriend, your friend is interested in another girl, your getting extremely close to each other. All of that will bring about confusion. And I believe that you had a crush on Aaron for a long time before your boyfriend.

How does your boyfriend treat you? Are you starting to lose interest? I think you need to figure all of this out before you start assuming things.

[ushagomez]

You are flirting with each other. You enjoy the close contact and touching, but are doing it in a way that if necessary you can both deny without too much embarrassment. You are probably both quite tactile people who like to touch and be touched and this is an easy way to enjoy it.

[Sarahprincess]

He likes you.
At your age you aren't committed to anything.
Be honest and upfront with people and go where you feel happiest

[Dim_121]

No when it is between freind's it is not a form of flirting. It is a form of bonding.

[OlderAndWiser]

Yes, at your age, shy guys express their feelings by tickling and hugs.

[Sakura99]

He's not exactly shy though... he's the most outgoing person I know. If he's close friends with you he's not shy but if you aren't he is until you're close friends

[OlderAndWiser]

He may be outgoing in other ways buy shy about expressing romantic interest.

[Sakura99]

Well today he was poking me heaps especially during whole school assembly which I sat next to him in. I also caught him staring at me, he said he was just seeing if I would get uncomfortable and also how long it would take for me to notice. What do you think of this?

[OlderAndWiser]

I think this guy really wishes to have a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship with you but he probably holds back for fear of rejection or he doesn't want you to think that he is being too aggressive. Are you interested in having the bf/gf relationship with him?

[Sakura99]

See I have a boyfriend and my friends and also my mother say Aaron is into me which made me a bit suss about if he did or didn't. I want to stay with my boyfriend cause he's a really sweet guy but i sorta have a crush on Aaron. Ugh I'm a mess

[OlderAndWiser]

At your age, you don't need to settle into one committed, monogamous relationship. . . unless that is what you want.

[Sakura99]

Well I'm my boyfriends first girlfriend and I don't wanna seem like a slut or a cheat I'm worried he'll not like me if I'd see other people as well as him

[OlderAndWiser]

It is very good of you to be concerned about his feelings as well as your own. In the future, whether you are immediately monogamous is something that should be discussed at the very beginning. For now, it sounds like you must make a choice. If you choose to stay with your current boyfriend, how would he feel if he knows that this other guy tickles you, puts his hands on your body, etc? You probably need to put a stop to that behavior.

[FeelingUnloved7]

Yes, those are all flirting signs. He is trying to get your attention and he's waiting for the right time to make a move.

[Ahrixxa]

No I don't think so. I think it's just being friendly

[Deadpool76992]

Sounds like he's into you but not definite, have you ever noticed him looking at your boobs, legs or butt?

[Theodorable]

Tickling. Absolutely. Unless it's your older family member

[Yanoa_Yanza]

It can be yeah but it can also be done with friends so

[zauyy]

i have two guy bestfriends and they do this to me a lot... i dont think there is any thing else

[jacquesvol]

It 's advanced flirting.

[Decentguy]

it depends on the guy's intentions

[matt1209]

Yes it's a excuse to get close or touch you

[staceycooper]

GI've some time don't rush

[Sakura99]

Yeah I'm not asking him or anything, but I'm not sure if he's flirting. That's sorta all I wanna know cause I don't wanna necessarily date him cause I love our friendship.

[staceycooper]

Phew imagine your boyfriend watching the game andevelopment a touch down is scored and Aaron jumps out the cupboard screaming Yaaaaaaaaaaaasayyyyyyyy and they hug in celebration 😂😂😂😂😂

[Sakura99]

What r u talking about?

[staceycooper]

It was a lame joke

[Sakura99]

Oh ok

[The_Game_]

he wants to fuck you.. really...

[jannolly]

He's flirting

[Anonymous]

Yep! For sure.

[Is8719]

He likes you