Do you think he loves me?
By thanusha85
@thanusha85 (532)
Malaysia
December 7, 2009 6:45am CST
Hi everybody...I need your help...I am unable to read this guys mind. I was introduced by a friend to this guy and we were dating for the past three months. Initially he did not touch me and spoke to me in a friendly manner, slowly he started calling me dear, darling, baby etc...Then one day he just brush through my hair and said take care before we went back after dinner. The following date he touched my hand cause I had to cross a big drain and he helped me over. This was the first time he touched me and after that he started to ask me if I wanted him to kiss me. It was my birthday and he did not wish me, I thought he forgot about it and called him later in the evening on my birthday, he then planned to meet up and after wishing me he asked me if I want him to kiss me...I said no...I was scared...He then said he is tired and asked if he can lean on me...I said no again...I am falling for him with the way he treats me..He is being such a gentle man towards me. Can anyone out there help me on how to read this fellows mind...Please.....
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19 responses
@lovelyn_medrano (3070)
• Philippines
7 Dec 09
Hello thanusha85! I hope you have a good day!
If the man respects you when you say no to him, then that is good. What is bad, even if you did not allow him to kiss or lean on you, he still keep on insisting or show bad reaction in any ways...
Honestly, I don't agree with the kind of courtship he is doing... If that is courship to him. He is kinda confusing... If he likes you, then why not be straight and true to his feelings? Why did he need to ask you those questions? Those are very embarrasing... Is there a woman who would say Yes to him when in the first place he did not even say that he likes the girl... He is putting you in an awkward situation...
Same with you, that guy is really hard to read. I don't know what he is up to. And what he truly feels for you. Really hard to tell.
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
7 Dec 09
I've had guys ask me if it is ok to kiss me or put their arm around me. I thought it was sweet. Guys can by shy also and it can be awkward for them too. I think it would feel worse for them if they just leaned over for a kiss and got pushed away. I think it sounded as if he accepted that she was not ready to kiss so he toned it down and just wanted to be close. He has been dating her 3 months so he obviously likes her. they both sound to be shy.
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
Yeap we both are shy. But how long are we going to be shy. He is not the stright type. He knows the mess I have gone through with my ex and probably he does not wanna say his feelings of cause he mite think I am not ready for a relationship. I say this because I feel this way. He has been cheated by a girl who he loved for ten years. I do not wanna say that I like him and he tells me he is not ready for a relationship and things just goes blank netween us. We mite probably stop keeping in touch or having great time together like what we are doing now. Dunt you think so?
@lovelyn_medrano (3070)
• Philippines
8 Dec 09
Well you have a point there... maybe yes he is shy... And he is thinking that you would get mad on him if he kissed you without your approval... Okay, but still you both have to be open with your feelings... Ask him where is your relationship really heading... You both deserve to know that... It is so hard to be hanging... You have mutual understanding but it is still best to know your real status to each other... There is assurance and no speculations only...
Hope you both talk seriously. The next time he asked you again that question, maybe you can push the talk about that already. Find right timing...
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
7 Dec 09
It is very easy to read guys mind, but no one can read the girls mind. I guess both of you love and care for each other. In love, kissing and petting is common, it is very uncommon and unsafe to go beyond kissing and petting. Hope you got it!!!
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
7 Dec 09
Yeap I got it...He does not take advantage against me. He respects me and keep his limits at all time when he is with me. I dated with him once till mid night and he waited for me to drive off first before he started his car. I feel secured being with him. Sometimes I feel that he is just treating me well because he thinks I am his good friend but in some situations he makes me feel that he is saying to me he loves me. He insist on spending time with me for hours just talking and getting to know each other. He is a busy person and we meet maybe once in a week but as long as he is with me he spends his time only with me. He does not hang on the phone or text anyone when I am with him. If he receives a call he would say he is busy and carry on speaking to me. What does this show? I am very confused. :(
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
7 Dec 09
its pure love, nothing else!!! true lovers got to be like your guy!!! all the best and wish you both a blessed and blissful married life!!!
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
7 Dec 09
It is hard to say for sure but he does sound like a really nice guy who wants to take things slow and is also considerate of your feelings as well. Could be that you both are very unsure and afraid to move forward. I think that soon you should at least let him know how you feel or you may risk him misunderstanding and thinking that you are not interested in him at all. Communication is really important. I think he must have feelings for you as you have been seeing each other for 3 months. Love takes time to develop and I think you guys are long overdue for the first kiss. Good luck. Sounds as if you found yourself a real respectful guy!
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
Thank u so much but I really home he is the one for me. As you mentioned I have to be ready to take the risk of him misunderstanding me, I am not at all ready for that. I want him to be in my life. If not as a life partner, as a good friend because I just love the way he is. I am convincing myself that if he is not meant for me its alright but god has given me a chance to know a sweet guy like him. I dunt wanna lose him by taking him wrong. Thants the reason I am waiting for him to make a move. If he were to make a move, I would not think twice as I have build all the trust in him being secured with him. Waiting for the day :(
@bellashere (12)
• United States
9 Dec 09
Have you considered asking him where he would like the relationship to progress to?
@Khushi309 (139)
• India
8 Dec 09
i think its time to go to the next level... he really likes you, and its natural that he would want to touch you to. you dont have to cross any limits that you dont want to, but holding hands, leaning on each other, thats fine... maybe he feels bad as it seems that you dont like him to touch you, that would also give him the wrong impression about your feelings. let him know how much you like him, and the way he treats you, be a bit more familiar with him, you've been going out for 3 months for god's sake. and also, if you are not comfortable with him touching you, then let him know that you have nothing against it, you just need some time, and if he is please willing to give it to you. but first, let him know how much you like him...
@Khushi309 (139)
• India
9 Dec 09
just tell him... hint at it.. force it out of him... in a nice way ofcourse...
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
I am showing him by saying I miss him and makes him to feed me. He does not say no. He responds to me and immediately fixes a date for us to meet. I dunt wanna lose him in my life. He is very important to me. everyone here syas he loves me but I just need him to say it once to me and I will be happiest person on earth.
@voldrox (7191)
• India
8 Dec 09
hi anusha, well the guy does seem to like you a lot, he would not touch you in the beginning and spoke to you in friendly manner, seems like he had feelings for you from quite some time and did not find an opportunity to express himself, though seems like he is a little shy and i guess you don't have to worry if he will ever force anything on you, no wonder you are slowly falling for him, he is being gentle with letting you know if kissing and leaning all these are fine with you, he seems to like you quite much and may be you don't know but he is trying to know if you like him or not coz if you show sings of rejection he might start getting away from you slowly so think about it, i should not say much coz i haven't seen the both of you personally.. but as you it seems you both like each other.!... he has always wanted to kiss you and now that slowly you are letting him loose on you he will get closer but i guess you fear him at the moment so take things slowly and i think it could get great later on .. well if you like him and want to be special to him too then you could perhaps have some opinions about him from his friends, oh yeah that guy your friend who introduced you to him.. i would not be sure but seems like he is nice sensitive guy and he could be yours if you want him .. he as already given himself to you and waiting for you actually.. but he could turn away coz he is thinking too - thinking what you think about him.. say no as politely as you can and he will be fine with it and he will know you just need time.. all the best!
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
I am just hoping for him to make a move as I am afraid he mite misunderstand me. I do sometimes hold his hands and the other day I asked him to feed me my birthday cake. He fed me and I fed him back. I show signals to him that I am interested but I dunt dare to be straight to him. Only God can give me the caurage and I hope he will make the move. I will immediately hug him and never let go him. :)
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@jashoaf (296)
• United States
9 Dec 09
Hello,
You have gotten a lot of good answers here. The truth is, as I see it, nobody can tell you what might or might not be on his mind. You say you are both shy. In my experience, shy people find it hard to begin talking - but then speak plainly once they start. If I were you, I would ask him what you are asking on an open forum. Choose a semi-public place if you want - a park, or an outdoor cafe - and ask him these questions. Make sure he understands that you do not want to put him on the spot, but that you want to be sure you understand him.
You do not sound at all sure about what kind of relationship you want. Maybe you need to decide that first. Are you looking for a friend, a lover, or a lifetime commitment? Then tell him what you are looking for, and ask him what he is looking for. If you are both honst and upfront, then you both know what to expect from the other.
@bellashere (12)
• United States
9 Dec 09
Do you not want to touch or be touched by him? Not as in going to bed, but the yearning to feel the other person? If by 3 months you don't, you never will.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
7 Dec 09
well if he dont speak to you a friendly manner and do things that just isnt right. drop him look for someone else. the main thing not talking to you as a female should be talked too.
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
7 Dec 09
In this case I would say he speaks to me in a friendly manner most of the time. He shares his thoughs and listens to mine. He does not expect me to be in romance with him at all time and he maintains his limit with me at all time. He respects me I would say.
@bingchen (1119)
• China
8 Dec 09
i think that love need time to certificate something,there is not easy to read this fellows at the short time,you need understand him more and ask him what he mean to your feeling and he treat your love as friend or lover?you need correct answer from him,you always suspect his mind,it only add your owned trouble.so you should express your position to him.
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
I agree with you. I need time. Three months is not a long period of time. Let time decide and I beleive it decides the best. :)
@corrycrystal (1775)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
Hi, thanusha!
No one can actually read what others are thinking, but I guess this is a normal situation at the beginning of a relationship, being shy, awkward, scared and at a later stage, showing the affections by touch and physical contacts.
Since you grew fond of him and you just don't want to mess thing up, it's natural if you are feeling unsure about his true feelings towards you before you are really falling for him.
From the way you describe about how he treated you, I think this guy has already sees you as someone special to his heart. If you really must hear what his actual feelings towards you, you can take the opportunity to ask him the next time when you both spend some romantic time together.
Perhaps you can also ask your friend's opinion about his behavior who introduced him to you for a peace of mind even though it does not guarantee how far your relationship with him is going to be, but at least you will have a glimpse about him before you met him.
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
He has told my friend that he is lucky to have to know me and he said Thank you to her. She asked him if he would be with me and he said he is waiting for the time. He did not say much to her. I said the same thing to my friend but I am not sure if she has told it to him. Yes he always says that if I were say that I am remembered in his heart whenever I say He forgot me when he is busy with work. :) Hope things will work out well and for god sake a bit faster.
@BART78 (2927)
• Canada
8 Dec 09
still be carefull, his love with you will be tested by time, what if reverse you understanding, don't let him take advantage of you, don't give him a kiss or don't let him kiss you, and observe for a period of time if how he will react if he is disappointed to certain situation, then you can tell if he really meant every words she said to you..
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
Thank you for your advice. I would be carefull my dear friend.
@harshalapugol (44)
• India
7 Dec 09
hi thanusha see if the guy is really pussing u. u have to take care if he is just askin then avoid and see if his behavour cahnges then forget him and even though after saying no there is no change in his behaviour then he is pecfectly all right to u ALL THE BEST
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
7 Dec 09
Well he does not get angry when I say no. He just forgets about it and speaks to me like normal. I can see he cares through his eyes but I am scared to judge him. He is a nice man to be with. Another thing that matters is we are from different religion. We are from the same race but different religion. why is it just too hard to determine his feelings or is it too early to see his feelings? Afterall I know him for three months...How much can I know about him?
@claudioangione (127)
• Italy
7 Dec 09
Well be careful, boys get tired easily if you say "no" all day long! Sometimes it is better saying "yes" and watching what happens...
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
7 Dec 09
I said no because he have not defined the relationship between me and him. I dunt want to be cheated and used up just like that. I rather let him go getting bored of me then giving myself to a guy who have not defined te relationship. :)
@vitamin55 (77)
• China
8 Dec 09
In my point,i think the guy has problem in the express feeling,three months?didn't he there say love/like you?how can he demanded that kiss you without say love/like you......i don't understand that,and i think if like someone must to tell him/her,i suggest that you don't think of a way to read him mind,to ask him what feelings about you in him mind
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
I dunt mind asking him but I am not ready to take the risk of him misunderstanding the relationship. He mite just say that he wants to kiss me and it mite just be a joke. Maybe he wanted to see what I would say. i think I should wait for a little while more to see if he has anything else to say that mite show he loves me
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
7 Dec 09
Hi
How old is this guy you have been seeing? He sounds very sweet to me and, believe me, you can kiss and it not lead to anything. I am the world's expert in this department so trust me. What you have to do is trust him, of course.
@thanusha85 (532)
• Malaysia
8 Dec 09
I am 24 and he is three yeard elder to me. He is 27. I need time to be close to him. But I just love the way he takes it easy and give me my own time to feel comfortable.
@eshaan (6188)
• India
28 Dec 09
may be he is in love...ask him clearly..or you can also take some time so that you an understand him well..is his attraction only physical..or he is really in love that you need to understand...if its physical only..it will not last long and one day you may have to regret....so be careful before you go ahead and try to give some gaps in meeting so that things will be clear
@Picquarian (724)
• United States
18 Jan 10
I don't know if he loves you, but it sure sounds that he respects you. Most (or a lot) of guys just want to jump in the sack, but this guy is taking his time. It sounds like he's a keeper.
@blackflorinel (475)
• Romania
7 Dec 09
hmmm interesting storry but you did noth tell us how old are you :D if its that hard 4 you too just lay a kiss on him it's sad to se afther 3 months you dont even give yourselfs kiss'es live the moment ;) do what your heart tells you the guy is probabli as confused as you are so just go whit the flow