Male Advice Preferred: Do these things suggest friendship or more?

[Strawberrymuffin]

I've posted this before in the questions for opposite sex, but I suppose it should be a seperate post.
My best guy friend told me he likes someone, initially i thought it was me because of a misunderstanding because of a few things he did/said. Do best friends of opposite sex fall in this category or he likes me without knowing or something? we talked late night and he asked if i had my hair open, if it has grown, told me to get his fav haircut again, sometimes accidently said my name in a sexual way and then became cautious. He joked about us being adorable, told me hes looking at my picture, joked abt telling a guy he knew who liked me that wer gona get married. Asked me if iv worn red, sang to me seriously and wanted me to (enjoyed my voice), joked about playing with my hair and smelling it while i smell him. Told me when hes shirtless and when i described my father, said hes like him and wanted to meet him. Showed genuine concern for me. He asked me about three times about my guy friend who complimented me, 'does he like you? are you good friends?' Most importantly when i misunderstood its me he likes, he went along with it for some time and mentioned a time i made his hair funny. Later ofcourse he corrected me. Also when he was correcting me he said we couldv had something (there was a time i told him we should be careful with some things), however that was long ago and a lot of the above mentioned is recent and happened after that time. This is long, I'd really appreciate some feedback from guys.

[Equilibrium]

im not a guy but i think hes just worried that he might ruin your friendship but he likes the proximity he gets with you.
Stay his friend.

[Nicole!]

Hey there,

I know this is male advice preferred, but I'm going to share my opinion anyway

Those do seem like ways that he is flirting with you. However its tough to distinguish whether he is just being a good best friend or if he wants something more. As Coco said, he may be afraid of commitment because he doesn't want to ruin your friendship.

I talk to him and ask him how he feels or tell him how you feel. If you both want to become more than friends, you should still decide if your willing to risk your friendship. Things don't always work out the way we hope and it would be terrible if in a year or so you both aren't speaking and are on bad terms.

Best of luck <3

[Strawberrymuffin]

Thanks Melody and Equilibrium, appreciate it. Well after a few days of some distance, wer close again and hints towards me are more clear and hes told me that he has distanced himself from her. But if he really liked me, I dont think he would consider someone else and be prepared to stay away from me even for a few days. I request the moderators to keep this open till I get some male viewpoints on whether this seems genuine from his side.

[Noah Zomby]

Yes!! First guy response! I feels spwecial. ^-^

Alright, down to business. With all guys (and girls) it's hard to determine whether or not they are actually flirting with you, or just being a really good friend. Me and my girlfriend were best friends before we got together and we recently had our 7 month anniversary. I helped her feel better when she felt sad and she did the same for me when one time I was the most depressed I have ever been and every time I feel sad or irritated. The best friend relationship is awesome because you both know the other very well.

He probably did the distance thing to show you that he wants you to go for it. In my opinion, I think you should go for it. Just ask him if he would like to be in a relationship with you.

I hope this works out for you. <3

[Strawberrymuffin]

I think he just doesnt wana lose me as a friend and is mistaking friendship for something. Because at the same time he seems to like someone, so I'm just going to clarify we're friends and be prepared if something happens with them. Thanks Noah and everyone!

[Noah Zomby]

Alright. Good luck!! And you ish welcomes.