We've been working on a passion project with a mutual friend (another guy). and we've recorded videos together goofing off where i've almost grinded on his side while i was dancing (i was basically in my own world but he was besides me, he was in the middle, and our mutual was on his other side), i also find ways to make physical contact like touch his arm when i laugh at something he says (though i sometimes do that with our mutual as well. But not as much). He's never rejected my physical touch/closeness and has sometimes even engaged or initiated it. Like after the grinding thing, on another occasion we were goofing off in front the camera and he hugged my waist from behind while our mutual was there.
I've also recently wrapped my whole body around him and put my hands on top of his when i caught him offguard while i was showing him a yoga pose and he just laughed a little, asked what the pose was called, I got up, told him the name of the pose, and he made a sexual joke once we both were back on our feet and we both laughed. 3-4 months ago when another friend (who knows i like him) asked me in front of him and our mutual what it felt like working with the two once again, i said he was like a brother... it was just one time and I kinda just panicked because I didn't want him to think i liked him (i know it sounds stupid).
Can brotherzoning him once make things confusing for him or are my actions with the physical touch/closeness good enough for him to get the message where the brotherzoning could be overlooked? Or is it obvious that i like him and he's turning a blind eye for the sake of our working relationship?
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Yeah I think that when a girl starts trying to initiate lots of physical contact with a guy, he will definitely at least start thinking that you want him sexually. If you want a relationship with him, I would refrain from too much physical contact, as he might get the impression that you're easy.
It's difficult to know for sure what this guy is thinking or feeling without talking to him directly. However, it's possible that your actions and words may be sending mixed signals, which could be confusing for him.
On one hand, your physical touch and closeness could be interpreted as flirtatious or suggestive, which could indicate that you have romantic feelings for him. On the other hand, your comment about him being like a brother could be seen as a sign that you're not interested in a romantic relationship.
It's important to communicate openly and honestly with him about your feelings and intentions, as this can help clarify any confusion or mixed signals. You can start by having a conversation with him about your working relationship and how you value his friendship. From there, you can gauge his reaction and decide if you want to share your romantic feelings with him or not.
Remember that communication is key in any relationship, and it's important to be clear and direct about your intentions and boundaries. Good luck!