Is it possible for a guy to like you but not want to date you?

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Only if he is gay or just likes you as a friend. He might not want to date you because you are such good friends, he doesn't want to ruin the relationship. You should try to make the first move. Invite him to go eat, or go see a movie or something. He might be really shy.

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It is possible and it can be a wonderful thing to have common interests with someone but not be romantically involved with them...I would say you are fortunate to have this opportunity for friendship.

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Yes, maybe he just likes you as a friend and if thats the case, do things with him that friends do together. Go to the movies, museums, flea markets, malls, out to eat, the beach. When you hang out with a guy who just wants to be friends, its the same as hanging with your girlfriends. Just make sure that your honest with each other from the start of what constitutes a friendship and all should be well. If you both agree later on down the road that the relationship could go further then you cross that bridge when you get to it. For now, enjoy the company of a guy who has no expectations for you.

All of these answers are basically referring to the "just friends" vibe ... Actually there can be other factors. One, perhaps the person is not completely emotionally over a recent break-up; maybe he is broke and feels like he wants to be in a better financial position (more money) in order to feel more secure and able to go out and pay for dates, etc.;
maybe he just started a job or degree program and he is slammed with tight deadlines, and dating now (with anybody, even an exciting and very attractive prospect) is not really a great idea because his schedule does not currently allow much "free time". Another, you never know, maybe he is unsure of how to proceed (again, even with a great prospect he REALLY LIKES) because his job and/or possible relocation may be in the works next 6 mo - 1 year and he knows it; he is not sure if he should begin a romantic (possibly promising one) association with a new somebody in case he has to up and leave. YES, these are all factors and I have been on the end of all of these scenarios. A guy can like a woman much-more-than-friends, yet not know exactly how to proceed (date or not) with her, and may decide not to start something he may not be able to "finish" or develop.

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It is possible. they like you, but they could be embarrassed/shy/unsure on how he or you feel about him. Or he just doesnt want to have a relationshop with you, or dating someone else.

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ok so ive been in the same position expect im with this kid everyday,he seems to like me alot and everyone tells me he talks about me alot...but the other day one of my girls asked him when he was gonna ask me out and he said he didnt know bcuz he has got off a really bad relationship where he had to tell his girl about evey moviment he did ...even tho im not like that its so weird bcuz he kindda tells me everything he does idk why lol how do i undersatd this kid

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