Is it possible that daily prolonged tickling, hugging unnecessary touching refusing to let me hide my face can be signs that he romantically likes me?

[Anonymous]

The man I love and dated for a few months before he got sick, said months ago that he isn't sure we will ever get back together. However, he has steadily moved on to constantly hugging me, daily sometimes for hours long tickling me, random unnecessary touching my arm or my back, rubbing my neck, brushing my arms up and down the sides like he is trying to warm me up before I walk home in the cold. He refuses to let me hide my face when I laugh from him tickling me because I feel ugly and silly. Constantly tells me he thinks I'm beautiful. Something I can't belive myself. We often walk down the street holding hands or hugging as we walk. He even playfully tugs me back when I try to pull away. There are friend hugs and then there are something more hugs. I can't tell if he knows the difference. He ensures I eat and sleep, texts and calls. We bearly go a day apart or not in contact. However, he hasn't kissed me, or said he has changed his mind. It's SUPER complicated because his illness effects memory, knowing his own feelings, picking up on other's feelings, and even physical elements, therefore I'm not sure if all I stated above hints he might still be romantically interested or if I'm just wishful thinking. Sometimes I feel so foolish because logically he could be in love with me or interested in me but isn't ready for more yet because of the way things are for him health wise. Then there is a strong chance I'm just a huge fool. Any advice would be appreciated.

Possibly romanticlly interested in me

No. I'm just a big fool seeing what I want to see

[pervertedjester]

I'm wondering "how sick" is he? Because that kind of behavior I've mainly seen from people who thought they weren't long for this world. If that's not the case I would think he's confused consciously but not subconsciously about the way he feels for you. It may take him a while to connect the dots.

[Asker]

That's exactly my theory and a little of my hope is from too. He has a LOT of health issues that make knowing how he or anyone else feels difficult. It might very well be a case of him connecting the dots.
Thanks for your viewpoint.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Possibly romantically interested in me

[OlderAndWiser]

Maybe if you and he are 14 years old. Those are very adolescent ways of showing affection.

[Asker]

I don't think it is childish in anyway - quite the contrary, hence my question. Nor is such a thing reserved for teenagers. We are 23 and 34.

[Avicenna]

It's possible, but doing those things doesn't definitively make it a yes by themselves

[Asker]

Thank you. For your input. It is true no one but him himself can confirm it. However I did want to get an idea if his actions MIGHT be of the interested side of things. Hopefully they are signs of interest.

[Iron_Man]

What do you mean hide your face?

[Asker]

I think my laughter when he tickels me is like a hiyna or otherwise ugly. So I try to hide my face with my hands or the blankets etc. He gently and teasingly pulls it or my hands away. He says he loves it when I laugh.

[Iron_Man]

Oh ok lol

[In_Trance]

you're 34...

[Asker]

Yes, I am, what has that to do with my question? I don't suddenly understand men more because I'm a certain age.