Sometimes, it’s not that easy to figure out whether or not you’re on a date. Are you “hanging out”? Are you “chilling”? Or even, “chillaxing”? (whatever that is). In the big city, the line between buddy and boyfriend gets kinda blurry. Especially if you have a special someone back home, sometimes you’re not paying enough attention, and before you know it, you’re cheating!
So, if you’re kicking back with your friend (who is a boy), and your warning bells start going off, pay attention and look for these 5 dead giveaways that the guy you’re with thinks that you’re on a date.
1) He bears gifts.
Box of chocolates? Flowers? Or even, dear Lord, jewelry of some type?! Sweetie, you’re on a date. Guys don’t give things away unless they sense that s-e-x is even slightly possible. No, he’s not “just really nice.”
2) He cleaned himself up.
Is his shirt tucked in? Does he not have his usual cheetos-and-weed breath? Cologne?! He thinks it’s a date. Guys don’t gussy themselves up for their friends, male or female. If he scrubbed off some of his usual grossness, there’s romance afoot.
3) He smiles way too much.
Guys don’t usually smile. If a guy can’t stop smiling at you, he’s probably thinking about doing it, which usually means that he thinks he’s dating you. Note: Guys think about doing it nearly constantly, so always expect to see dumb smiles intermittently throughout the day. Beware of a steady creepy smile. That’s the danger signal!
4) There are candles.
Men don’t care about candles. If he sets up candles, you’re on a date. Plus, he’s trying to set the mood, which means he probably thinks he’s going to get lucky, which brings us to the final clue that you are on a date.
5) He touches your boob.
Physical contact with one of your naughty zones is a clear indication that you are on a date … or on a crowded city bus. I hate L.A.
