Do you think he likes me?

[Anonymous]

Over the past month or so I’ve developed a crush on a guy I’ve known since elementary school, but haven’t spoken to in awhile because of different class schedules. Our teacher sat us next to each other one day for an assignment - it was slightly awkward just at first, but he was very engaging with me (general catching up, interested in my life, remembered important details from my past, light teasing, etc) I was surprised at how much he had to say and it made me feel so good that he seemed to care about me and reconnecting.

Since then we’ve been staring at each other A LOT in the classes we have together (2-5 seconds, multiple times each day), he’s always near me in the halls, often times walking right beside each other - someone even thought we were already dating because of this, a couple of times his friends have tried to nudge him to me or point to me and he gets seemingly embarrassed and pulls their hand down or says stop.

I’ve tried initiating conversations in small ways a few times each week (even wishing him good luck on his games) - he is happy when we talk and sometimes seems caught of guard that I’m talking to him, he even seems to try to prolong his responses at times, and also leans in close to me to respond some too. Also, his little brother pointed me out at 2 different school events and said to his family “that’s the one” and “that’s the girl”. He wasn't there to hear but I did.

Since his initial conversation with me, he’s only initiated speaking to me a couple of times to ask for help on classwork - he could have asked guys who sit closer to him, but he has turned to ask me specifically for help instead (he may not know but it’s a class I’m not even good in).

Anyway, I guess my concern is that despite all of this, he never initiates any conversations and that gives me doubt.

What are your thoughts and what should I do?

[Oliverlogan263]

Ohhh girl, it really sounds like he likes you! I know staring like that can be nerve-wracking, but trust me - guys don't make that much eye contact with someone they're not feeling. And the fact that his friends and little brother have noticed you too means he must talk about you at home. Boys can be shy, especially if they've known a girl a long time.

A few ideas on what to do:

- Smile and say hi when you pass in the halls. Even a little wave can get the ball rolling.

- Sit near him in class if you can, so it's easier to chat during group work or if the teacher asks questions.

- Next time you see him outside of class, mention a fun weekend plan or activity and casually ask if he wants to come too. Get a hang out started!

- Keep taking those little initiative convos. He'll start to feel more comfortable opening up once he knows you want to talk as much as he does.

I say go for it! From the signs he's giving, there's definitely something there. Don't be nervous - you've totally got this. Let me know how it goes!

[Summeroflove]

This is normal to feel this way a lot of times the strongest relationships aren’t the ones that happen overnight. I’m not saying they can’t over time but knowing someone for such a long time and genuinely knowing them a lot of times will build a much stronger bond.

I think he’s as nervous as you are and I will say based off the context nothing is a hundred percent but I feel like he does like you based off my gut feeling. But if you wait around… He could end up loosing feelings and finding someone else assume you’re not the only person whose interested especially if he’s not someone you talk to on a daily basis there is other girls he’s around.

If he isn’t interested in you in that way then you can know you’re not wasting your time and move on even though it hurts. It’s better then being stuck for a long time to be disappointed and realize you wasted your time. You also have closure you’re not wondering what it could have been.

Just tell him how you feel and ask him if he feels the same way. It could be the start of something genuine and beautiful. You never know unless you ask.

[moneymagnet24]

Oh god such a damn school shit 😂😂