8 Major Signs He Wants More Than a Regular Relationship

You have probably known this guy for many years and developed deep feelings for him. It’s like the world is a perfect place when he’s around and you think about him day and night. But keep in mind that these are just your feelings. In order to begin a relationship with him, you have to be sure of his feelings as well.

Given that he’s a cherished friend and probably holds a special place in your heart and life, knowing how he feels about you becomes even more imperative for deciding whether or not you should act on your feelings. But how do you do that? You need to look out for signs he wants more than casual friendship.

# He knows you inside and out

A friend will know you, sure. But a friend who genuinely likes you will make an effort to know you inside and out. He will know all your pet peeves and will ask you about the little life details and will remember them too. This is the first sign that he wants more than friendship. He will take a keen interest in both your professional and private life. He sees you as someone special and is ready to go that extra mile to know you more.

You will feel special when he approaches you and wants to know more about your past, present, and future. If he truly wishes to develop a relationship with you, he will try to understand you as a person and ask you cute questions over text and in person to get to know you better. This is a sign that he secretly likes you.

# He loves hanging out with you

How to know if he wants to be more than friends? Notice whether he has started trying extra hard to spend as much time with you as possible. If a guy friend likes you romantically, he will probably do all in his power to ensure that you both get to spend maximum quality time together, preferably one-on-one. He will always be the one to make plans to go out with you (and only you), even if you both have other mutual friends.

You’d find him suggesting activities that only involve the two of you and constantly looking for ways to spend time with you. You might have gone out to the movies and he might try to stretch out your time together by suggesting getting some ice cream or a drink afterward. Even if he is busy, he will make time for you because he genuinely enjoys your presence.

# He exhibits the signs of jealousy that doesn’t happen in a casual relationship

Is this guy friend you’re crushing so hard over completely unaffected by others showing interest in you? Well, we hate to break it to you, but this is among the signs he just wants to be friends. On the flip side, if he tries to dissuade you whenever you get asked out on dates or seem interested in any other guy, it’s a clear indication of his interest in you.

A tinge of healthy jealousy can be one of the encouraging signs he likes you more than you think. In addition, he might be protective of you when other men try to flirt with you. He wants you to be his girl and doesn’t just want a casual relationship. He won’t be happy at the prospect of you being with someone else. Putting on a happy face will be hard for him but as your friend, he will try his best.

# Your family and friends adore him

One of the irrefutable signs he wants more than friendship and is looking to build a long-term relationship with you is that he’d be invested in every aspect of your life. He cares about the things that matter to you and values the people you’re closest to. As a result, he’d share an excellent rapport with your family and other friends.

Your family adores him more than you because he has made an effort to win their hearts. This is an absolute sign he wants more than friendship. He makes it a point to spend time with the people who are closest to you so that he can give you an indication that they matter to him as well. This is definitely one of the signs a friend likes you romantically.

# In addition, he loves it when you hang out with his family and friends

“Does he want to be more than friends or am I reading too much into his platonic affection?” This dilemma is not unusual if he has been a close friend, perhaps your best friend even. If your best friend is falling in love with you, you will notice that he’d want you to be more and more involved in his life.

One of the most unmistakable signs you are special to someone is when they take you home to meet their family. He will always invite you to his family gatherings and outings with friends. He does this so that you can get acquainted with the people who matter to him, a lot more intimately than you already do. On the other hand, whenever you take the initiative to hang out with his family or his bunch of friends, he appreciates it to no end. He looks at you as a long-term partner and does not want just a casual relationship with you. If he did, he wouldn’t be involving you with the people closest to his heart.

# You have meaningful conversations with him

While you have your fair share of inside jokes and fun conversations, some conversations with him hit on a deeper level. One of the most telling signs he likes you more than you think is that he may start opening up to you a lot more than before. Your conversations may go beyond just the latest movies to watch and books to read. Deep conversational topics on life make their way in. This is a manifestation of his changing feelings for you. Mad ramblings and casual chit-chat are replaced by thoughtful discussions about your life aspirations, goals, and, if you’re lucky, about love too.

# He shows physical signs of romantic interest

How to know if a guy wants to be more than friends? To get the answer to this question, you have to develop a keen eye for detail and pay attention to signs of attraction that he may be subconsciously exhibiting. You may find him looking at you from the corner of his eye with an air of admiration.

He may make direct eye contact with you and lean in while talking to you. You might even end up holding hands or one of you may rest your head on the other’s shoulder. These are some key mutual attraction signs that you need to notice to understand his intent and feelings. After the college prom night, when Amanda tried to talk it out with Chris about his sudden outburst, he gently took her hands in his and said, “I did what I did because I want you to be safe. Those were not the right guys to hang out with.”

# Makes an effort to transform himself

One of the signs he just wants to be friends is that he won’t take your opinions of him too seriously. You may try to tell him to give up certain habits or make some lifestyle changes but he’d dismiss it with a shrug or laugh it off. On the other hand, when a guy friend likes you romantically, he tries to make a thoughtful change in the habits that you have been complaining about. He sees you as someone special whose opinions, likes, and dislikes matter to him and so he is ready to work upon himself just to make himself more likable.

You will find him implementing your suggestions and advice in his life. He wants you to see him as a potential partner, perhaps even a potential life partner. This is a sign he secretly loves you. Remember, it’s difficult for people to change their habits. Especially at someone else’s behest. But if your friend is showing a willingness to do so at your request, then he definitely likes you and wants you more than a friend.