Guys, I think my new guy friend likes me more than as just a friend, but why isn't he making more moves? Is he taking things slow and should I wait?

[jennygoldie_04]

[caring__1]

Slow progression is actually more stable over time than fast moves. The question is whether you are impulsive and impatient or whether you're holding off getting involved with someone else till you know what could be with him. If you just need the label of girlfriend, pass him by. If you're comfortable taking it slow but want to know if you are wasting your time waiting, then it's time to communicate with him.

Introverts are more likely to sit back and observe rather than quickly dive in. They're looking for signs of receptivity from you before they invest much, as rejection hits them hard. Tell him in what ways you see him as different from other guys and how that impacts you. Let him know you'd like to know what he has learned about himself, potential partners and relationships from his past experiences. Reassure him that details of what he did with whom are irrelevant, but you care to discover what he has learned, for it will give you greater insight into him.

If he's previously been interested in relationships, what tended to draw his interest, and how did those things impact him? What are his concerns about relationships? Show curiosity... don't interrogate him. Let him know you tend to be very interested in fully understanding those who most positively impact you, as you like maximizing what you can bring to the situation while minimizing any discomfort.

[08__Andrew__80]

It's basically scientifically proven that a man cannot be friends with a woman per se, kind of like he wouldn't give a crap if you like pulp in your orange juice or no pulp in your orange juice unless he likes you.
So, if he's hanging around with you that obviously means he likes you.
You can make it easier for him but giving him that look that a woman gives a man where she peers into his soul and it's like a laser beam that he'll not mistake for anything else... But if he still does...
Sometimes really shy guys like aggressive women so untie your shoe... and in a very stern, dominating voice, say "Tie my shoe!"... he will promptly get down and tie it... and when he gets up, grab his head give him a short motorboat and say there's more where that came from and walk away... with all of his desire.

[SnowedIn]

Some guys are why/scared/nervous/awkward. We can find girls, especially the ones we like, intimidating. Talk to him. He'll soon open up enough for you to discover how much he likes you and you take it from there.

[sawno]

Especially at that age he might be shy and waiting for the right moment or enough confidence. If you like him back let him know.

[Kinkyhubby]

Try to flirt with him, or just ask him. Try to ne open and honest. Get him along away from the group, and ask him if he was been wanting to ask you out on a date. He maybe be shy, or he is waiting to make sure your single and open to it.

[Pudsmucker]

I'm sure he's got a good reason to take things slow. He may not want to get hurt or may not want to hurt you. There is always an underlying reason for taking things slow. Don't pushing it might turn him off. You can still show interest.

[FilmGuy93]

Why would we know? If you want him to make a move; woman up and tell him.

[User3191989]

I thought girls wanted to be "just friends", with guys. He likely doesn't know how you feel

[KrisKris81]

If a young male doesn't think that he needs to take it slow he, most likely, he won't take it slow.

[JPresidente]

He’s probably lacks confidence to take the next step AND he may be afraid of rejection.

[Anonymous]

Probably because he doesn't want to be #metoo.. Honestly in this day and age, its not worth it for a man to make the first move. Risking prison time on a false accusation is not worth it.

[Twalli]

If you like him, take the initiative. No guy I know of dislikes it. We just hardly ever see it happen.