Can playful choking from a guy friend really be innocent or is it definitely flirting?

[Anonymous]

My guy friend has occasionally lightly put his hand around my throat if I’ve teased him or lightheartedly called him out on something or we’re just joking around about whatever. It’s not often that he does this and it’s clear between the both of us that I don’t mind the gesture. I’m just wondering if this is probably a flirty move on his end or could it really just be an innocently playful gesture between good friends?

[slatyb]

Probably a weird sort of flirting. Any touch is almost always flirting.

[Maneuquiverharder]

Hell yes and if he picks up on the hint you are in for a fun night

[neilsmart]

guys like to assert their dominance, it's normal

[molonski2]

Its certainly sexual , and therefore is flirting.

[Nikki1989]

Choking is physical abuse. He will be raping you next.

[SotiCoto]

He wants to kill you. He is just waiting for the right time.

[Ashley1993]

Probably flirting I guess

[Danny_dan92]

He’s testing the waters

[Zestyassmf1997]

That’s probably more on the flirty side.

[LEGENDARY4200]

Flirting in a way trying to see what will happen

[Anonymous]

No, and that's a red flag. So be careful.