There is a guy that I like (He's 15 I'am 14) and he's always joking around with me when I'am around my friends and when ever we're together alone he tries to get close and play games like mercy and thumb wrestling so we hold hands. But he seems to deny everything and seems distant when I'am around him when friends are around. He sends me mixed signals, expecially when we go horse back riding together because thats how are lessons  are set up( how the instructor put us together, weird eh?) Please help,I'am Confused.
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Sounds like he likes u, but remember boys can be silly at times. They think if they show they're emotions it makes them wimps( it's not true) they show it in ways by being silly or joking that's to cover up how they really feel. He also may be a bit shy about it too or  may be he's afraid of being rejected is another reason why he acts silly with it. But I'm bet he likes u, why don't  u get him alone somewhere and have a talk with him about how he feels about u, tell him you'd like to get serious and talk tell him that the talk is between u& him and no one else has to know anything about the talk after. Then ask him how he really feels about you, if he says he likes as a girlfriend then thats nice if he says as a friend thats ok too, because may be it can devolop into boyfriend and girlfriend.\n\nGood Luck sweetie
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http://www.links2love.com/teens_flirting_2.htm\n\n He'll look at you, until you turn around, then boom, he's looking the other way.\n   You may 'feel' like he's watching you - but he's hard to catch at it\n   He may do something physical - like grab you in a play way, poke you, play with your hair...\n(Remember when you were really young and the guy you liked punched you or tackled you?)\nHe may be working really hard to pay attention to you, but doesn't quite know how...\n He may ask a friend of yours about you - he'll say it's just for "friend of mine" that wants to know about you.\n   He talks to everybody else - but when you're around he turns silent, or chokes up.\n   You seem to accidentally bump into him a lot of different places.\n   He may not say a word to you, but he shows up in the same line, at the same movie, etc.\n   He'll give you a little smile from across the room, but if you get near, he won't look up.\n   Basically - the BIG clue is that his behavior changes when you're around (compared to when he's around his buds or other girls).\n   DEAD Giveaway - when you talk to him he turns red. \n(Bingo - you can pack that puppy up and take him home...)
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Hey, yea this guy may like you, but he wants to be sure whether u like him or not.But hes 14 so he may be immature. Give him a few hints about your feelings and watch out for eye contact between him and other girls whom he is nice to.
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Read the full please\nHe likes you. He is himself confuse about you. \nMay be Because he like some other girl, but also like you and does not want to let you go and not that girl also. So you have to make a decision for him.\nIf he is calling you a best friend and have dated with you and is not letting you go then 2 meaning \n1:- he likes you and does not want to let you go.\n2:- he like you as a friend, confusion is that he still flirt with you. So it is clear that he is himself confuse.\nHere what you do, go and tell him that what relationship is between us, as friends or a real relationship. Also say that, relation between us is between two couple and friend. I want to solid relation, but seems that you want a friend relation, also say correct me if i am wrong, if we are friend will like to remain as friends then please tell me. Also say that i am telling and asking you all this because, i like you as a friend and also like you as date or boyfriend. YOu have to decide what we are. So we remain in the one boundery not in either.\nThis way he will tell you what he thinks and say what he wants. This way if he wants to remain as friends he will remain as friend if he wants to be a bf or gf then he will say it. \nSo in this no one gets hurt no one get to lose a friend or bf or gf.\nGood Luck
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He sounds very confused and juvenile. This actually takes me back to the days of 5th grade....Maybe he thinks that you're attractive but doesn't value you as a person. Maybe he's trying to "tease" you but is coming off as mean. Guys can be stupid when they try to show a girl that they like her. Don't waste your time worrying about him -- he's not worth the brain cells.
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does he talk about how he likes other girls around you a lot? if he does, then he might just think of you as a really good friend, as someone he can always count on and trust. but...if he doesn't, then that just might be your sign to make your move. but don't go into it too fast, or you might end up driving him away. i had a guy friend like that, and we did almost everything together. a lot of people said that we would be cute and good for each other since we always did everything together. well, after a while we started dating and it took about 3 days to realize that it was way too weird and we stopped dating. luckily we stayed friends.  but I've also had friends in your situation that had started dating, and are so happy together. it depends on what you're willing to do and sometimes risk. i hope i helped you at least a little bit and wish you good luck!
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From all the answers you have so far I can't tell why so many people think you should not say anything to this person. I would be Glad to hear someone Tell me they had a thing for me. But hey don't let this guy just kick you around. When I was in school I never was picking on girls that way. but we did play pranks like temporarily hide a work paper. Some of the questions in the romance department nowadays seem very different then when I was kid. But I sure think Anyone would like to know how you like them.
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maybe he has never imagined being more than friends, i think it happened to me, this girl kept talking to me and i didn't even imagine her liking me, but i didnt notice until recently that she might like me because she kept showing signs of it. but i never even noticed.  Try a little harder. Try talking directly to him.  Get comfortable talking to each other and tell him how you feel.  If you are too shy write a letter and give it to him when hes alone or have a friend do it.
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I had a friend of mine that we played that game for years. Nothing ever came out of it because we were too good of friends and I did not want to lose her friendship.  There were times she would flirt and even one time where she told me if she likes a guy they are paying at the movies and she had me pay the next day.You need to talk through it with him, it sounds like he is really unsure of himself and just as confused as you are.  I think he is waiting for the green light from you that says where you stand.
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have you tried out to hang out with him after school? he might be intimidated by all your friends being around and he might make a move when you guys are alone. Or you jsut could try and ask him directly. Good luck!!!
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Because he likes you, but being in this day in age in schools he has to keep his image up to all his cronies.  So if you are in a "lower" click than he is, he has to show off in order to talk to you.  don't do it.  it will be one of those hidden sexual relationships.  Not worth your time.
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To me if he keeps playing with you he dosen't take you seriously. Or maybe he's just afraid to tell you what he is really feeling. You should have a talk with him and just lay everything on the tableto see what's really going on.
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i think he just wanted p*ssy. he just likes you as a friend. he feels awkward because he thinks you are all on him. give him some space. and flirt with other guys and see what happens.
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The truth is almost 9 times out of 10 a guy will sooner or later develop feelings for his "close" female friend.  It happens all the time even if the girl never finds out because he hides it because:\n1.he doesn't want to get rejected\nOR\n2.he doesn't want to mess up the friendship\nOR\n3.its weird to him to even like his friend\n\nOther than that chances are one way or another the guy will spill the beans.  if the response is awkward he will probably pretend it was a joke or that he didn't say anything.\n\nHe probably really likes you and for probably one of the above reasons never has said anything but wants to.  If you like him like that too, give him a hint of your feelings and it will reassure him.  He will probably be able to make the move if he feels its a "safe" one.
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how old are you? (i'm not trying to be mean i'm really just asking). i know from past experience that as soon as i know the guy likes me and that i can have him, the thrill is gone and i dont want him anymore. childish? yes. stupid? of course, but that is the game we play, and it'll be like that for a long time, until you find a mature guy who doesn't care about games, and just wants to be with you. but as far as this guy goes, just ignore him, beat him at his own game. act like he doesnt exist, like you never liked him, like you could give a rats ass if ever talked to you again.  give him the cold shoulder for at least a week, and i guarentee he'll be on his knees for you.\ngood luck sweetie ;)
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My husband was that way in his early twenties when we were dating. It's a guy thing. I think they do it to not look like the girl is in control of them. They mature eventually. I would talk to your boyfriend alone and ask him. Do you think you act different when your around your friends? Why do you think your friend teases me?  Say it in a calm and casual way. Just to see what he says. You could even kid around with the guy who teases you about your age and say, by the way your acting you wouldn't know the difference in our age.\n  In the end it seems all boys and young men go through that phase. I learned to give it right back to them. I would like to think they think of you as a friend and they are kidding around. I remember a time when i didn't like joking around or "busting chops" but as i got older and learned how to give it right back. I learned not to be so sensitive, not that you are, and it actually made the guys I hung out with more comfortable around me. There were times when I would give it right back and they would say something that made me a little sensitive and I couldn't think of anything to say and it was at thoughts times when I learned to laugh at myself and say to them "o.k. you got me". I hope i could help. I know exactly what your going through, I was there. I does get better.
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This sounds like a typical teenage issue. He likes you, he is just young and dumb, and trying to be "cool"; or just plain scared. We are sometimes retarded like that. You can either wait, or you can approach him. Good Luck!