Having a male friend is fun, but have you ever wondered what exactly he feels about you? Signs he cares more than you think are always right there in front of you but sometimes even the most careful person isn’t able to identify them. It may be because you never expected your relationship to be something more than friendship or maybe even when you wanted it, you never thought they would reciprocate your feelings.
My friend’s confession that he had feelings for me came as a shocker. I always thought of him as my buddy – a confidant, who was always there by my side no matter what. But the fact that he wanted to be something more than a friend left me speechless.
# He doesn’t mind making sacrifices
Everyone has a different love language. And sacrificing your wishes and wants just to see someone smile can be one of the most obvious ones. Men might not always be the best communicators and this might confuse women sometimes. They say one thing and do the exact opposite of it.
Signs he cares more than he says are hidden in his actions and often women keep searching them in their words.
# He appreciates – even the little things
One of the signs he cares deeply about you more than a friend, might be his way of conveying how much he appreciates you in his life. If your guy notices even the slightest of change in you or in the way you look or dress, then that shows how attentive he is to you and your needs.
If he takes out time to let you know the details of how much you have grown as a person since he first met you, or randomly mentions how beautiful you looked in your little black dress the other day, then maybe they are signs he cares about you more than you think.
# He never lies to you
How honest my best friend was to me is something that I always admired. If your guy never lies to you,even when sometimes he knows that the truth can create problems, then trust me it is one of the most obvious signs he cares more than he says. No matter what stupid fights you both have had, if he still comes clean and tells you the truth that may even upset you, then it clearly is one of the elements of respect and means that he values your presence.
# He respects your boundaries
If a man cares about you, then it is obvious that he’ll care about your freedom and happiness. Signs he cares more than you think are visible in the way he reacts to your choices and decisions in life. The way he reacts to your personal boundaries reflects how much he respects you.
If he constantly tries to manipulate you into redefining your meaning of healthy boundaries in a relationship or tries to micromanage your life, then maybe he is someone you should stay away from. If a guy truly cares for you and understands you, he will know what your personal boundaries are and when exactly he is transgressing them. He will never second guess you and make sure you feel comfortable with your choices in life.
# He plans surprises
One of my friends, Rita, called me up to tell how his best friend arranged the perfect birthday surprise for her. Planning a surprise party for friends on their birthday is nothing new. But if you feel that your guy puts in great effort to make you feel special on a regular basis, then this might be one of the signs he cares more than you think.
If you notice your guy taking out time to plan surprises, holidays, weekend getaways, or a get-together with the people you love, then it shows how much he cares about you. The detailed planning that goes into surprises like these reflect his knowledge about your likes and dislikes.
# He takes an initiative to end the conflict
Knowing what are signs that a guy cares about you is as important as knowing the signs that he doesn’t care about you anymore. If a guy takes up the initiative to end a conflict then it means that he values your presence in his life. Because at the end of the day, communication problems can ruin any relationship.
On the other hand if he continuously talks about ending his relationship with you after a fight or even the slightest inconvenience, then maybe he is not that into you after all. If he cares enough to accept his mistake or communicate what you did wrong to save the relationship, then it is a good sign. Because if he is willing to work through any problem without giving up on you, then it is one of the sweetest signs he secretly cares about you.