Love has three main forms: love-friendship, love-attraction, and love-respect. In communication with any person, all three forms of feeling are manifested, but for the convenience of the relationship, they are designated by only one word, according to the name of the prevailing feeling. It is sometimes almost impossible to determine this predominant component.
Instructions
Step 1
Don't focus on the nature of your relationship. Just because your partner is sympathetic to you doesn't mean asking them out on a date or asking for an invitation. You don't need to ask him about his feelings and intentions either. Continue to enjoy communicating with him and do not try to change anything.
Step 2
Watch your partner. If your relationship allows, ask him about relationships with girls, about successes and failures in love. Don't insist if he refuses to speak. You can find out about him from other sources. Check with mutual acquaintances about the number and duration of novels. If it turns out that your friend has not met anyone for a long time, do not rush to draw conclusions: he may be looking for someone, but not necessarily you.
Step 3
Watch his reactions to your romances. Jealousy, even in a playful form, can signal the transition of friendship to love, but not at all. There are other behavioral details that will tell you how he is feeling. But, since most of these traits will manifest themselves in your absence, turn to your mutual friends with questions.
Step 4
All contact with mutual friends should be rational. Don't be overly curious or persist in asking questions. Do not formulate phrases as if you want to know your partner's attitude towards you. Take an interest in his condition, mood, subjective factors. In some cases, you don't even have to ask a question - your friends will tell you what is happening.
Step 5
Do not rely entirely on the opinions of mutual friends and information received from them, even if it confirms your assumption. Continue to observe your partner and enjoy the current state of affairs.
Step 6
Pay attention to your behavior and reactions. Memories, constant internal dialogue, the desire to talk right now about something insignificant, other small details - all can speak of a change in feelings. But only time can finally confirm or refute your assumptions.
