How can you tell if you like someone more than a friend?

Question

This is a question that I had asked of my by a friend. I'm not exactly that well clued up on affairs of the heart so, the first couple of things I've answered back are, "If you talk regularly to your friend, would you feel lonely & empty if you didn't speak for a period, say a day or more" and "How would you feel if you had an argument, or the person wasn't going to be in your life anymore, would you feel it was a shame to lose a friendship, or would you feel as though the bottom had fell out of your world". Although, as I said, I'm not too good on emotional stuff lol. Any other pointers that I could feed back would be really appreciated :-)

Thanks in advance

CI

Answer 1

When you start thinking about them sexually, like when you masturbate. I always know I've moved away from totally platonic when that happens. And not just once, but if it keeps happening.

I think your questions that you told your friend are more like, if you LOVED someone. I wouldn't feel as if "the bottom had fallen out of my world" if I lost a friend who I liked or had a crush on. I would feel sad that I had lost the friendship, and wonder what the story was, but I wouldn't be full on heartbroken. It's a bit far. And of course if you go from speaking to someone every day to not hearing from them for a week you're going to miss them. Your whole habit and ritual has changed, like quitting smoking.

I think you know you like someone when you think that you would be better for them then the person they're dating, or you start to think about whether you could have a relationship with them.

It's definitely tough. And I am emotionally retarded as well.

Answer 2

They all sound like good questions to ask but it does come down to whether you think about this friend in a sexual way.

If you long to hug/kiss/touch this friend you know that it's more than just platonic. If your friendship is such that you hug/touch anyway and you suddenly find yourself feeling awkward or embarrassed by these brief touches or playful hugs then you've got it bad.

If the intimacy you once had as friends suddenly diminishes and is replaced by awkwardness then you can be pretty sure that your friend fancies you too.

Answer 3

if u like some1 more than a friend they r on ur mind alot more than u realise and yes the thought of not seein them or talkin to them gives u that sinkin feelin inside. it sounds like this friend already knows they like this person more than a friend. r they just scared that this person will not feel the same. chances r they may do so ask. nothing ventured nothing gained so they say.

Answer 4

if you constantly think of them, if you want to hold them, if you remember the small seemingly insignificant stuff, if you can imagine spending a lot of time with her then you like them more than a friend.
you feel nervous and weak around them, you cant think straight, you end up regretting decisions you make around the person; like wat food you ordered or what place you visited, small stuff that you remember and you kill yourself for making a wrong decision.

basically i think you'll know if you like a person more than a friend :P

Answer 5

you know if you like someone by if you are always thinking about them and cant stop thinking about them and you always want to be with them and you are always thinking about things to do with them the next time you seem them i dont know how you cant know if you like someone if you dont know then you probably dont like anyone

Answer 6

if you feel the desire to kiss them on the lips, then you like them "more than a friend".

Answer 7

try and imagine the other mate naked if you cant stand it then your obviously not attracted and dont want to be

Answer 8

u cant stop thinking about them and fantasise what it would be like to be with that person.

Answer 9

When you can see yourself in bed with them!!

Answer 10

be yourself and tell the truth....:-)