Friend's new behavior.

[JackShephard]

I recently went over to a very close friend's house. We are so close, we are like brothers without sibling rivalry. And I noticed when I woke up he was really close to me. In fact, his head was on my arm. Almost in a cuddling sort of way. Lather that day, he started tickling me. A lot. I am extremely ticklish. As far as I know, that's not so normal for guy friends to do. Also, it's sort of new with him. Not that I was really bothered by it. It just struck me as something to look into. We also started talking about gay rights and the like. I'm pro rights and so is he. But he was repeating himself a lot. Almost as if to get a message across to me. I don't know what to make of it. It doesn't really bother me, I just want to know what you guys think. Is it worth asking him if he has a thing for me or not? If he doesn't and I ask him, that would be a strange conversation. Of course if he did and I asked him, he might also deny it. I don't know. I'm confused. Advice?

[Skeptical Bear]

It seems like he has something for you. He could be curious. Ask him if he's trying to hint something off to make sure.

[Short Circuit]

Ask yourself first, what would you do IF he said he wanted to do something with you, how would YOU react to that?

The only way to find out is to ask, but in a subtle way, so next time he gets on about gay rights and stuff, just say something like "Is there anything you want to tell me, as you keep on about gay rights issues?" or something similar.

[Desuetude]

Ask yourself first, what would you do IF he said he wanted to do something with you, how would YOU react to that?

The only way to find out is to ask, but in a subtle way, so next time he gets on about gay rights and stuff, just say something like "Is there anything you want to tell me, as you keep on about gay rights issues?" or something similar.
That's very good advice. Don't straight out ask him if he has a thing for you or if he's gay because that could make things very awkward if he isn't. He also, as you pointed out, could deny it and be lying.
Try to steer the conversation into secrets or something serious like that. Maybe if you made him feel a little more comfortable then he might open up. However I wouldn't push him too much, he could just be curious so don't make asumptions yet.
In all honesty if it doesn't bother you I wouldn't say/do anything. If he wants to tell you anything he will in his own time.

[JackShephard]

Ok. I've got it. If I have to ask, subtlety is the key. Thanks guys! :)

[viper]

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