Sometimes, love appears in the most unexpected of
places. A friendship may turn into something more, when you least expect
it. You may have concerns that your friendship will suffer if you go
down the path of romance. The first thing to do is be aware of the
common signs that a friendship is turning into love.
Body Language
Body language says a great deal about how someone
feels about you. A guy who is romantically interested in you may lean
toward you when you talk or he may take every opportunity to make
physical contact with you, according to dating coach Marni Battista in
the article, "5 Ways to Know if a Guy is Interested In You," for
"YourTango." Mirroring is another subtle body language technique, says
body language expert Judi James in the article, "Language of Love."
Mirroring involves imitating the other person's style and pace of
movement. Observe your friend's body language and be aware of how you
use your body language around him. If you gaze at him with wide eyes,
laugh at all his jokes -- even if they aren't funny -- and show signs of
coyness like cocking your head to one side or looking up at him through
your eyelashes, then these are typical female flirting signs.
Biological Response
When you fall in love, you may feel giddy or you
may experience a loss of appetite and you can't think about anything
other than the object of your affection. This is because of chemistry,
explains psychologist Maryanne Fisher in the article, "The Science
Behind Falling in Love." When you're attracted to someone, dopamine in
the brain releases those happy, excited feelings, triggering an increase
in testosterone, which boosts sexual desire. If you are preoccupied
with thoughts of your friend and experience nerves or butterflies in
your belly when you are around him, these are common signs that you see
him as more than a friend.
The Feeling Is Mutual
For a friendship to turn into love, the feelings
must be mutual. Consider if your friend is acting differently around you
-- for no apparent reason. You may both be finding excuses to spend
more time together than you normally would. You may be in constant
contact with each other through text messaging, emailing and social
media messaging. If your messages are becoming flirtatious or
suggestive, this is a definite sign that a romantic bond is forming. It
is easier to drop hints about your true feelings for someone from afar
than it is in person.
You're Both Single
You may have witnessed women coming in and out of
your friend's life and perhaps have even been there to lend a
sympathetic ear after a breakup. Perhaps you played matchmaker and set
him up with one of your friends, and vice versa. Whatever part you
played in each other's love lives before, things will be very different
if you are falling in love with each other. Your friend may become
quiet, moody or irritable or may show jealous behavior if you talk about
another guy. You may feel the same if he mentions another girl. You may
not even want to talk about your exes, because all you can think about
is being with him. If neither of you show any desire to date other
people and would rather spend time together than with any potential
partners, this is a strong clue that you are becoming more than friends.
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