male/female friendship boundaries

[sevenatenine3]

Hello everyone.
I was trying to get my thoughts in order and would appreciate your opinion on a matter.i have a close male friend. We are eachothers confidantes. we work together and text eachother every day, several times a day. he is complimentary on both my physical traits and also my personality. It is only lately that he has started cpmplimenting me on the physical side of things despite being friends for years.we think very highly of eachother and value eachothers personal and professional opinions, very highly. i am beginning to wonder though if he has feelings for me based on the personal compliments about me , physically and also an increase in the personal compliments about my personality. we talk about the future, as in doing things together , but at the same time, it is jokey and light.is it possible to love somebody but not be in love with them, despite the compliments etc.thanks.he will always instigate the messages/contact etc .im a little confused so would appreciate your opinion. Cheers

I think if you're feeling it, you're probably not wrong

Ask him. If he’s a close enough friend he should tell you straight.

It could be feelings for you, he may want sex or it could be nothing.

If you’re as friendly with him as you say, just ask him. Only he’ll really know

I would say he is interested based on that. Once it gets personal, a man is after you (well I would be if I was texting someone that!!!)

I have male friends who compliment me on my physical appearance. But it hasnt occurred to me that they are into me like that. I dont believe they are, just dont get that vibe at all. But we arent as close as you so maybe its different. I think if you are wondering about what it means, then maybe there is some subtext which is making you think that, beyond the simple words...like someone else said- if you are feeling it, then there is a decent chance (but not a sure thing) you are onto something.