cbzfmoc Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 So I became really good friends with a guy I have known for years, during the last half a year or so. We *may* both be attracted to each other (I can only speak for myself, but I get signals from him sometimes). Thing is, he does this weird thing where he seems to be trying to show me that can protect me. When we go somewhere, for example the movies, he usually says something like "I will be your buffer" and tries to place himself where he thinks I am most likely to be "attacked." Uhhh so I am never particularly worried about being attacked. I usually kinda laugh it off and say something like, "Yeaaah I am sure those nerdy looking guys are going to attack me." I don't know, it doesn't really bother me (I find it kind of amusingly actually), I just think it's kind of weird because I definitely don't get this from any of my other guy friends. Anyone have any similar experiences or insight? Link to comment
wayoverit Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 A guy saying he's "PROTECTING" you is a way of him saying he doesn't have enough courage to say what he's feeling and is expecting you to make it easier for him to find an entry. Next time just grab his hand, smile, and say "I feel safe now." Link to comment
ProtestTheHero Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 He's either got a lame sense of humor and he's just joking around, or he's trying to playfully show you he cares and CAN take care of you in a low risk way. If you like him, respond positively to it. If you don't, tell him he's being cheesy. That's a really stupid move on his part if that's how he chooses to express interest, though. Link to comment
gsxr104 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hmmm. I wonder if he'll be able to stay in that groove if you really do need protection. I would hate to think he'd run off or faint. Link to comment
cbzfmoc Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 I like him. But I don't need him to protect me. I am just trying to understand what is going on in his head, and what I should do next, if anything at all. Link to comment
zzprometheuszz Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I like him. But I don't need him to protect me. I am just trying to understand what is going on in his head, and what I should do next, if anything at all. he's not actually trying to "protect" you per se, it's not like you guys live in the jungle or something it's just his way of showing his feelings he cares about you, that's what's going on in his head Link to comment
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