Is it possible to convert your best guy friend into your boyfriend? Are you in a platonic relationship that you would like to take to the next level? Are you unsure about how to proceed or whether he even has feelings for you? There is risk involved, but it is possible to turn your best guy friend into your boyfriend.
There are a couple of approaches you can take to turn a relationship from just friends to something more serious.
If you have no idea how he may be feeling, you might try a light hearted approach.
When the two of you are hanging out having a good time, just ask him with a smile on your face "why haven't we ever dated since we obviously get along so well?" If you are such great friends, a question like this shouldn't be too awkward.
Just be sure to pay attention to the answer! If he just wants to remain friends, he'll probably have a quick answer to this question, or a very logical answer, or he may respond with a joke of his own.
If this happens, it might be best to leave things as is.
If, however, he gets a little shy or uncomfortable or says he's not sure, then there may be a chance.
Once you bring it up though, leave it to him to take it to the next level.
If you start acting weird or different, he might get scared off and pull away completely.
Give him the chance to get used to the idea.
If he doesn't bring it up again, then he wants to leave things as they are.
If you want to try a more subtle approach, you'll need to change things up a little.
If he considers you one of the guys, then he needs to see you in a different light in order to consider you girlfriend material.
You don't want to start acting dramatically different though.
Next time he wants you to come hang out to watch football, pass and find something girly to do instead.
If you always pick up the phone and call him, back off a little.
If you want to convert a guy friend into your boyfriend, you've got to stop treating him like just any other friend.
See what happens.
Does he react? Does he notice anything different? Does he ask you about it? If he notices, then that's a good sign.
Just play it off and start being a little flirtier with him.
If he doesn't notice or ever mention it, then he's probably unable to get past the friendship level with you.
If he already has a girlfriend, then it's probably not a good time to try to change the status of your relationship.
You may just come off looking a little silly.
If he breaks up with her, avoid being his shoulder to cry on.
Doing so will continue the friendship dynamic.
Instead, let him know that you're sorry that he's hurting, but keep the sympathy to a minimum.
Don't spend every moment with him helping him get through it.
When he brings her up, don't be mean, but be a little aloof about it.
If you want to convert a guy friend into a boyfriend, start paying attention to how you look when you are with him.
Dress more like you would for a first date.
Put make up on, do your hair.
In short, look like a woman rather than one of the guys.
Avoid talking to him about the mundane little things that you usually talk about.
Start flirting and put him off balance a little.
He'll definitely notice, and he can decide what he wants to do about it.