Does his physical touch mean he likes me?

[LuminousMind]

I’ve (F25) known this guy friend (M20) for over a year. We’ve become closer. Despite the age he is the type of guy that acts mature beyond his years and a gentleman. Recently, I’ve noticed some moments where he’d be touchy feely and I can’t decide if it’s cause it’s part of who he is or it’s something more.

~once when he passed by my seat at a meeting in school his touch on my shoulder blade lingered ~he pulled me by the waist closer to him as we walked side by side one night and gave two quick, playful squeezes, I felt it even while wearing a thick coat (a month ago). He made a joke about us eating popcorn while watching the drama unfold at a meeting and then proceeded to pulling me in. ~I didn’t see a car coming and he stopped me from crossing the street by holding my arm gently, kept his hand there until it was time to walk (probably just polite care from a friend) ~when a bus came and I was about to run he told me not to because he didn’t want me to trip or fall (doesn’t say this to others) ~at an event once in the evening on campus where he was kinda stressed he pat my shoulder but then third time it just lingered for like over eight seconds, enough for me to notice. It was while he was talking.

The moments of prolonged or unexpected physical touch happened sporadically. This was the first time he ever pulled my waist was confusing. He’s genuinely a gentlemanly and emotionally intelligent guy, acts older than his age where others point it out too. We know each other fairly well so I don't know if he’s testing waters or if it doesn’t mean anything.

My guess is he is just a touchy feely guy or feels close to me. But part of me unsure. He is touchy with others but not to the extent he is with me. I genuinely I feel safe and at ease with him but I don’t want to misinterpret his actions. And I don’t want to ask him yet until he does something else like that, I’m just not sure why guys do that or what he means by that

[Shiprex]

I think he is in to you and would like to get to be more physical with you. I am surprised and chuckling a bit because it's rare, as a woman, you're not aware that the number of times you've notices this that the hints are blatantly invading your space and physical security that you've not thought it inappropriate. This leads me to suggest you are into him as well but perhaps aren't yet showing signs to appreciate his moves. You're the deer in the headlights I envisage when you seem to want to take this to the next level.

If I am wrong then ask him his intentions, it's a tough call for you to do this but I reckon you will be clear of doubt and probably pleased with the result.

[Shiprex]

Thanks for the SO @LuminousMind

[Zack-Bann]

Why are you overthinking this?
He likes you


No guy does all this consistently if he has no affection towards a person


I suppose true maturity would be for him to ask you out but we all know that these things can sometimes be complicated


Maybe he thinks you don’t like him back and thus left him in a friend zone


But if you do like him then just give him a clear sign or two
Once he gets it he’ll do what needs to be done

[LuminousMind]

It’s just that aside from that he treats me like a typical friend, so I didn’t suspect anything

[Zack-Bann]

You’re asking about it here that means you do suspect something.

And that’s good news

Because if you suspect something then it’s definitely true

And even if by some crazy chance it isn’t: the worst that can happen is he’ll be flattered by the idea

[EmmaMary]

It means he's desperate to give you a damn good fucking... Simples!

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.

[Lokiion]

that ain't just "friend touch." Pulling you by the waist and giving you squeezes? Nah, He’s trying to signal he likes you and is testing the boundaries.

[LuminousMind]

I didn’t think much about it until his shoulder touch lingered, but part of me still thought it was just something he did because he felt like he was closer with me as a friend

[236color]

That pulling you closer by the waist thing is, in my mind, a pretty intimate gesture.

[Jerre]

He has feelings for you and is treating you as a woman he likes

[LiamS95]

He wants you sexually

[Heusus]

Nu i dont think so