Does he want to be friends or more than friends?

[Anonymous]

I've had a casual thing going on with this guy kind of a friends with benefits situation. He recently introduced me to some friends of his. When introducing He said I was his friend then he said a really good friend. The last couple of times we were around each other there was no sex but he would hug me 2 or 3 times before actually leaving and kiss me on the cheek or close to the neck. Guys what does that mean. Does he maybe want to be more than what we've been doing or is he trying to let me down easy. Do guys usually kiss their female friends on the cheek (American guys)?

[Anonymous]

It sounds like he might be developing stronger feelings for you! Introducing you as a "really good friend" and showing physical affection like hugs and kisses on the cheek or neck suggests a level of comfort and closeness beyond a casual friends-with-benefits arrangement.

While some guys might show friendly affection, the frequency and intensity of his gestures hint at something more. He might be trying to:

1. Show his appreciation and care for you
2. Test the waters for a potential relationship
3. Gradually shift the dynamic from casual to something more meaningful

American guys often reserve cheek kisses for close friends or romantic partners, so this gesture could signify a deeper connection.

Observe how he behaves in the next interactions, and consider having an open conversation about your feelings and boundaries. This will help you both understand each other's intentions and desires. Good luck!

[spartan55]

Girls never understand this: once you give a guy free 🥧 pie you will NEVER be in a real committed relationship with that guy. He has to respect you for that.

[Asker]

I feel like the respect is there we new each other for quite sometime before anything happened

[spartan55]

If he respected you he never would have got into this arrangement

[BetaBucks]

He likes you. I would only act that way if I legitimately liked a girl. Unless you were being crazy clingy and he was just trying to appease you so you'd leave him alone.

[Danny_dan92]

He’s regressing… that’s interesting. And not in a good way