Do guys notice touch?

[Anonymous]

Today in one of my classes we were going over our latest test and, as I was looking through mine, I came across a problem I didn't understand how to solve. In that class we work in groups often and it is encouraged that we consult our group members before consulting the professor. However my group (which includes my crush who sits next to me) didn't know how to solve it either. So I turned around in my seat and asked someone else. As they explained the solution to me, my original group members crowded around my table. Soon enough my crush turned around as well; but once he did he leaned in so that his upper arm rested against mine. For nearly five minutes we stayed like this, neither of us moving.

There have been moments when I would touch him and he never moves away. Often I catch him looking at me. Sometimes I'll be working on a paper and notice him staring at me out of my peripheral vision. We joke around with each other all the time and he mimics my gestures/voice from time to time. Plus, whenever he is next to me his entire body faces my direction; everything from his shoulders to his legs will be directed towards me. I read somewhere that this is a common sign of interest, but there are numerous misconceptions on the internet. The only issue is that I don't know how to tell the difference between a guy being flirtatious and a guy being friendly.

So do guys notice if they are touching a girl (or vice versa)? If so, what would cause a guy to remain in the position?

Also guys, could you outline the difference between flirty and friendly behavior on your end?

Thank you!

[Neurath]

Yes. We do notice and remember touch. At least for a short while.

'entire body faces my direction; everything from his shoulders to his legs will be directed towards me' < this is actually aggression.

'he mimics my gestures/voice from time to time' < definitely 'wants' you.

'We joke around with each other' < strong relational foundation.

'There have been moments when I would touch him and he never moves away' < sign of attraction.

Depends on the man as to how you'd determine flirty and friendly behaviour. My female friends are treated like males, women i'm flirting with is a whole new level. Everything is in synch, teasing, touching, smiling, flirting, whispers, getting in close, lots of deep eye contact. That is, when we are together in person of course.

[Applefan1]

It sounds like he wants you just as much as you want him but no one is making the first move. Honestly, he sounds like he wants you extremely badly. He is flirting with you. I would suggest you ask him out for coffee or something. Don't ask him out to a movie because you can't talk to him at a movie, ask him out somewhere that it is just him and you and you can talk with him.

[nv902103]

Yeah guys do notice, especially if it's for longer than a few seconds like in your situation. I think this boy might be interested in you cause his body language sort of gives it away, but keep a close look out for any signs. Now as far as why he kept his arm there goes, I read somewhere that touch draws guys to you or something of the sort I think? But yeah that could be it; or, he was comfortable in that position and didn't wanna move.

[Man_Over_Game]

People are EXTREMELY aware of physical touching. Honestly, he's probably thinking all of the same exact things about you.

You should get on that shit, OP!

[DarkHumorRUs]

I notice but only cause I try to notice.