Signs you’re More Than Just Friends
Signs you’re More Than Just Friends: When you look at him your feel butterflies in your stomach, but every time you talk your conversations are based on simple friendship matters. So what are some of the signs you’re more than a friend? There are many signs how to know if your best friend loves you more than a friend.
In a setup where you have feelings for him or her yet you are not sure how the other person feels for you, you could look for some signs you’re more than just friends. One of the important points to note is that you could both be having mutual feelings or only one of you loves the other. If both of you have mutual feelings then it is good if you become more than just friends. On the other hand, if the feelings are one-sided then it will be challenging to have a relationship.
Signs You’re More Than Just Friends
1. Your friends think you are more than just friends
Although you may not notice yourself, your friends see more than just friendship in your relationship. Could be you are treating the other person more or better than just a mutual friend. Love cannot be hidden and you could be in love with each other and just ignore those feelings
2. Simple touches
It is expected that in a normal friendship, you will not often hold hands or touch hair, arm, or even the face. However, if you are in a situation where there are constant simple touches then it could be a sign that you are more than just friends. If he or she actually touches you and you do not feel unease then its time you considered something more than just friendship,
3. You spend long hours together
Another sign that you are more than just a friend is the number of hours you spend together. You both love spending time together and you could make any excuse just to be with him or her. You even attend some family or friends events together and your relatives know it for some time. You seem to enjoy the simplest things in life just because the other person is around. For instance, walks, movies, cooking, or swimming becomes more enjoyable if he or she is around.
4. You gaze at each other
People who are in love tend to look at each other’s eyes more often. The look is usually prolonged for a few seconds. This happens subconsciously and for sure if you find yourself enjoying eye contact then you could be more than just friends. You feel like the other person is reading something in your mind and you are reluctant to look away.
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5. Interest in personal life and past relationship
Not every person will be interested so much in your personal life, especially your previous relationships. They may ask what you expect from a relationship and the kind of person you are interested in dating. To show further interest he/she could ask if you could date a person having the same character as theirs.
6. Dislike the idea of you going out with any other person
Another clear sign that he/she really likes you more than a friend is the fact that they are displeased when you get dates from other people. You could clearly see the jealousy when another person shows interest in you. In such an instance, he could point out the fact that you are out on the date together. No person makes such comments unless they are really interested in you.
7. Formally ask you for a date
You have been meeting this guy or girl for some time without any formal arrangements. But suddenly he asks you if you will be willing to go out on a date with him. In such a case, you find that if you could often meet with other friends, on your ‘official’ date you the only the two of you. The places where you go for the date drastically change and become more classy and expensive with special reservations.
8. They offer gifts during your important days and events
A friend will not tend to always remember your birthday or any other special day in your life. In this case, only a person with a special interest will do. This person will remember some of the events that you yourself cannot remember such as when you had an argument or when you attended an event together. Remember that not every person will be interested to remember such dates so if he/she does then it is a sign that you could be more than just friends.
9. Body language
Psychologists say that our body language will sometimes say more than our words. When she is around you she tends to push her hair back more than normal or giggle a lot. A guy may appear restless and tend to lean forward to you. These are signs that love is growing between the two of you. You may both become shy when asked if you two are dating.
10. Willing to let you meet his/her parents and friends
If for the longest time, you have not known if the other person has an interest in becoming more than a friend, but they make the effort to introduce to his/her relatives especially parents then it could be they are trying to portray a message. When you really like someone you will tend to talk about them and introduce them to your friends and relatives.
11. Improve the appearance
Being around your friends rarely determines how you look, but if every time you are meeting this guy you are worried about what to wear or what cologne to put on, then your interest are more than mere friendship.
There are many signs you’re more than just friends but the best way to clear out things is to communicate. There are instances where people assume that they are in a relationship only for the other person to come out later and say they just want friendship. Do not waste a lot of time trying to figure out what you mean to the other person; just ask nicely. Even with the above signs showing that you are more than just friends, in some cases, they may not apply. So take time and communicate with each other. Be on the lookout when a friendship is turning into something more.
