Could We Both Be Into Each Other?

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I have a new friend in my life who I met last year, who I've invited to come over every Sunday to watch movies with on streaming. Through talking we discovered we have a lot in common based on how we live our lives and our struggles, etc. I feel like every weekend we get to know each other a little better. I find out things about him that I do or go through myself and now that we both have laid out those cards on the table, there is room for us to grow closer.

Aside from having much in common, I notice when he leaves he kinda says goodbye to me twice. We hug, I tell him to get home safe and once he's out the door, he turns to me with a smile and waves goodbye again with these eyes of intrigue. He always does this and I've learned to love this about him. We have been having open discussions about certain factors in our lives and one thing we have been comfortable with each other to talk about openly is sex. When we first exchanged emails and he told me more about himself, one of the things he said was he has impulse control problems. I have always wanted to ask what he meant by that. I had an idea based on how it sounded. I thought maybe he was referring to masturbation or porn. He was indeed.

I shared with him my views on masturbation and how I don't believe it's a bad thing the way "religious" people make it out to be. It's something we all do. I also told him that what he feels may be an addiction to porn could simply be him responding to his hormones raging inside him. I told him I didn't want to assume his experience isn't what he says it is, but to be open to understanding that what you perceive as having an addiction to porn could simply be your hormones desiring that kind of content since we both aren't sexually active. Because I said this, he has been real open with me about him watching porn and even masturbating based on tonight's conversation. We joke with each other and I feel the two of us growing closer. He has said certain things that led me to believe he might be into guys as well as girls but I didn't want to read too much into it. Like saying "they" when he was speaking about past relationships. The context of how he said it felt like he was purposely not using he or she pronouns to be ambiguous. That's one thing that caught my ear. But again, I don't want to read too much into that.

Tonight was our most open conversation about sex thus far and he shared with me that he thinks about sex a lot and he wants it. We bonded more over us not having normal lives that include a partner to have sex with, so our conversations get very intimate. Then there's the way he looks at me. To be honest, I'm a loner to the max so having a regular friend who is in my life like this still feels weird. When I talk to him then finish what I am saying, he will continue to look at me for a couple seconds longer, then I get awkweird and have to turn my head because I don't want to respond to his gaze with a weird gaze of my own. He does that a lot and it freaks me out. It's like when someone shakes your hand for longer than 5 seconds. When do you let go before I take my hand back to my side?

After we watched an episode of Star Trek Voyager, he mentioned he has to write a Star Trek fanfic and I joked asking if his fanfics are the kind about Kirk and Spock being lovers and he was very into that as he laughed. Later that night he sent me a raunchy meme with Kirk and Spock naked in the tub and I thought, oh wow. Is this your humor or is this the kinda stuff you like? Again, I'm doing my best not to read too much into what he does or says because that will only lead to a huge let down. However, I do feel us growing closer and I'm wondering if that closeness is something he feels as well and wants to explore. The day I first saw him through my living room window, I said to myself, "Damn, he is fine!" And he is. That fineness hasn't left him. He's super attractive and I catch glimpses of him when he's watching the TV. Apparently he does that to me too as he admitted he caught me dozing off earlier. With my bedroom door closed and two people making heat together in a non-sexual way, I get sleepy. But I try to fight it.

Because we only see each other once, maybe twice a week, getting to know what kinks he is into is taking a while, but I am learning more and more about him and I'm just getting vibes is all. We were discussing penises today. I mentioned to him that after a while men go through problems with libido and erectile dysfunction and how I asked my doctor for Viagra when I was concerned about not getting hard when I want to. That's when he went into detail about his libido and what he is into. To be quite honest, this is me falling for yet another guy the way I always do. However, is it just me and the way I feel or am I seeing something with him as well? Only time will tell...I really enjoy his company and he says the same. He said the highlight of his week is when he gets to come over to hang with me. :)
 
If he seems to like being with you.. work on inviting him over more than just weekends .. and when talking about sex just ask him what he enjoys doing.. if he acts like he wants to tell you but may be nervous or scared that it would hurt your friendship.. assure him no matter what … you and him will be friends


Tell him you have gay friends and straight friends and you don’t treat them any different ..


If he says he enjoys his time with you.. see if he wants to hang out stay the night
 
I might just be nothing, but it does sound like there's some level of interest there.

Maybe see if you can work in some other time during the week in addition to the usual movie night to hang out and do something. Maybe grab a meal or do something fun you both like. He said he looks forward to hanging out each week a lot so he'd likely be down with hanging out more frequently.
 
Oh, thank you guys for your replies! I didn't know I was getting replies. I assumed I would get an email about it, so I'm sorry for my late response.

So as a matter of fact, we just had a very open conversation on my birthday, on the 8th. He came over to spend time with me and he wound up staying til 2 AM which shocked me. We were talking after watching movies and such. He admitted to me that he has explored all sorts of porn to see if he has a liking to it and said in response to gay porn that he would feel weird if another man sucked his penis. Of course that was a huge let down to hear, but there is something about him that I can't put my finger on that I find intriguing and vice versa.

I was very honest with him and let him know that I am into both guys and girls and as I was telling him, he was looking down probably because he had just come off of a small rant about what he doesn't like in porn. I didn't see that as negative in any way. Just what he does and doesn't prefer, but despite hearing all that I still sheepishly let him know what I was into and why. I told him I have always been into guys because masculinity is very sexy to me and is one of my aphrodisiacs. He wasn't weird about it. He heard me and responded to it just like I did for what he was into.

He bought me a thick ass graphic novel book for a birthday gift and wrapped it with a paper crane origami used as a bow. It was very thoughtful and I cherish it. I read a few pages every night. We have a great relationship and I feel like, even with knowing what we are both into and not into, there is still room for respecting our differing kinks. I really like him. How this is different from past crushes I've had, probably because he is in my real life and not someone I rarely see or someone from the internet who I don't know in person. He makes me smile and I enjoy his company. I truly do. As much as I hope we grow closer romantically, I can respect that he isn't into that.....but may one day be. I have hope, is all. I'm trying to teach him not to be ashamed of having the urge to watch porn. Ever since he admitted that to me, he appears to be much more comfortable with himself, even in discussing what kinda porn he watches.

He may come over tomorrow, if not, I will see him Sunday. Thank you guys for your replies, I really appreciate it.



-J
 
that's really cool. I like that he's comfortable talking about curiosity with some things and you've let him know how you are feeling. Sounds like you have a pretty cool chemistry, just give it time and enjoy spedning time together and whatever happens happens.
 
It’s totally fine if he’s “just a friend." Having friends are good and important. But you can also be looking elsewhere for romance and intimacy if that is what you are looking for. No need to wait and hope for something that may never happen either… you can do both, wait/hope AND look elsewhere, see what happens first for you.
 
It’s totally fine if he’s “just a friend." Having friends are good and important. But you can also be looking elsewhere for romance and intimacy if that is what you are looking for. No need to wait and hope for something that may never happen either… you can do both, wait/hope AND look elsewhere, see what happens first for you.
I just enjoy spending time together. I know there will never be anything between us. He's here now. We're watching Star Trek Voyager.
 
I just enjoy spending time together. I know there will never be anything between us. He's here now. We're watching Star Trek Voyager.

^ Nice choice! I always thought it was underrated. Fiesty, tough ship, appealing crew. As a show, perceived as the "poor cousin" during its original run which couldn't match TNG or DS9. But I've actually heard during the pandemic there was a surge of interest in it, and its female Captain was ahead of the curve and now there's a wave of appreciation and praise for it.

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^ Nice choice! I always thought it was underrated. Fiesty, tough ship, appealing crew. As a show, perceived as the "poor cousin" during its original run which couldn't match TNG or DS9. But I've actually heard during the pandemic there was a surge of interest in it, and its female Captain was ahead of the curve and now there's a wave of appreciation and praise for it.

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Voyager is the show that got me into Star Trek as a whole. Growing up, I remember watching TNG and DS9, but it wasn't until Voyager that I found a total interest in Trek. There's nothing about Voyager I don't like. From Kes to Seven, I love everything about it.
 
From your original paragraph, it does seem like he is sending some "I like you vibes" but you have not responded to them or he is afraid to initiate. It could just be a friendship, but a lingering gaze he potentially what he would like back and that may or may not lead to a kiss or whatever. But one of you has to have the balls to do it. Has he had a male partner before? Etc. The way when he leaves and always does that second turnaround with a smile is potentially his way of hoping there will be more next time, whatever. It could also be nothing, only you can judge that. He seems to be sending cues and wants you to make a first move? He's afraid of making or misinterpreting what his mind sees. His long gaze, the one that makes you look away, try to look back at him the same way. Are his eyes glistening? When he comes over does he go out of his way a bit to look good, etc.? He's afraid of losing your friendship if he makes the first move. He doesn't know how he would feel kissing a guy? Ask him point blank but nicely if he would like you to kiss him? No strings attached you may add. Only you know if there is more than simple friendship. There's an electricity in the air, do you feel that from him? Do you think he feels it from you? Etc. Best of luck.
 
From your original paragraph, it does seem like he is sending some "I like you vibes" but you have not responded to them or he is afraid to initiate. It could just be a friendship, but a lingering gaze he potentially what he would like back and that may or may not lead to a kiss or whatever. But one of you has to have the balls to do it. Has he had a male partner before? Etc. The way when he leaves and always does that second turnaround with a smile is potentially his way of hoping there will be more next time, whatever. It could also be nothing, only you can judge that. He seems to be sending cues and wants you to make a first move? He's afraid of making or misinterpreting what his mind sees. His long gaze, the one that makes you look away, try to look back at him the same way. Are his eyes glistening? When he comes over does he go out of his way a bit to look good, etc.? He's afraid of losing your friendship if he makes the first move. He doesn't know how he would feel kissing a guy? Ask him point blank but nicely if he would like you to kiss him? No strings attached you may add. Only you know if there is more than simple friendship. There's an electricity in the air, do you feel that from him? Do you think he feels it from you? Etc. Best of luck.
Every interaction we have I feel a closeness. At first it was just him coming over on Sundays. Now he tries to come over on Wednesdays if he can. I didn't want to invite him to spend time with me on my birthday because I had no plans and I felt like inviting him would be kinda juvenile. But on his own, he came to spend time with me and stayed til 2 AM talking with me.

I have a bad tendency to grow close to people and it's let me down so many times before. I even told him this about myself. Although I have grown closer to him, I feel like he has grown closer to me as well. He brought up having feelings for a girl friend of his who he wants to reach out to, but health issues are preventing him from doing that. He doesn't want her to see him like this.

I'm gonna do my best to smile at him when he is in his long gaze. It's always awkward for me but I'll try something to test out those waters. He knows he is always welcome to join me in my bedroom for any kind of fun. From movies to talking. I don't wish to force anything to happen between us, but based on what I see in him, I'll just let it play out.

He makes me so happy. I've had new friends before but they never made me as happy to be with them as he does. I wouldn't wanna do anything to jeopardize that. The good thing I got off my chest was telling him that I am sexually fluid. I don't usually open up about my sexuality to people. Friends, family or otherwise. Not because I'm in the closet but because I don't think anyone will care so why would I make a big deal of it? However, in letting him know, if he does have any kind of feelings for me he knows he can approach me without it being weird. I've shared things with him that I don't normally talk about. It's because I trust him.

After he left last night his scent was lingering in my bedroom. He's a clean person which I like. I can talk about him all day so I will stop here.
 
Nothing wrong with having a good friend that is nonsexual as well. But it sounds to me like you both are afraid to make that first move. But if you are happy with things as they are, eventually if it's meant to be it will be, and if not you still have what sounds like a truly great, caring friend.
 
he has explored all sorts of porn to see if he has a liking to it and said in response to gay porn that he would feel weird if another man sucked his penis.

^ A good answer to that statement is "What about a handjob, then? Less weird?" :p

Half-joking aside, he may have been "testing the waters" a bit in your reaction to it - or maybe not 100% so sure himself but saying it aloud to try to confirm it to himself (i.e. the "me doth thinks he protests too much" thing). Of course, it may also be a statement at exactly face value as well. But it's amazing sometimes what "straight" guys will do and try (the "bro-job" phenomenon) simply vibin' with someone (or alcohol-fueled).

Don't rush things, don't overthink things, and let it play out. Sounds like you're having some fun experiences and it's been fun to read your narratives here!

As for not receiving E-mail replies, you can check whether you're "Watching" the thread (you should if you originated it) and that has an E-mail or board notification option. You can also go "Forums --> Watched" menu at the top and once you're seeing your watched threads, toggle the E-mail option on or off for them.
 
^ A good answer to that statement is "What about a handjob, then? Less weird?" :p

Half-joking aside, he may have been "testing the waters" a bit in your reaction to it - or maybe not 100% so sure himself but saying it aloud to try to confirm it to himself (i.e. the "me doth thinks he protests too much" thing). Of course, it may also be a statement at exactly face value as well. But it's amazing sometimes what "straight" guys will do and try (the "bro-job" phenomenon) simply vibin' with someone (or alcohol-fueled).

Don't rush things, don't overthink things, and let it play out. Sounds like you're having some fun experiences and it's been fun to read your narratives here!

As for not receiving E-mail replies, you can check whether you're "Watching" the thread (you should if you originated it) and that has an E-mail or board notification option. You can also go "Forums --> Watched" menu at the top and once you're seeing your watched threads, toggle the E-mail option on or off for them.
Thanks, I'm watching the thread now and getting emails. The setting was turned off initially. You know, I'm sure hand jobs will come up one day in conversation. It's very possible because we're very open with each other. Boy how I would love to see his penis. I wouldn't be opposed to showing him mine, but only if it's warranted and the situation called for it. Ironically we were talking about micropenis syndrome which he brought up for some reason I can't recall. I'll make an allusion to that past convo and talk about big dicks. Maybe let him know what my handle is on porn sites. That should get a laugh then a follow up question from him.
 
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^ Nice choice! I always thought it was underrated. Fiesty, tough ship, appealing crew. As a show, perceived as the "poor cousin" during its original run which couldn't match TNG or DS9. But I've actually heard during the pandemic there was a surge of interest in it, and its female Captain was ahead of the curve and now there's a wave of appreciation and praise for it.

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It also had the best theme song. DS9 was a close second imo
 
It also had the best theme song.

Yes! By the late, great Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004). Considered one of the "giants" of film composers of all-time. His contributions to "Trek" were several of the movie scores and that great "Voyager" theme commission.

@BigDixRule - hope you can one day give the guy you've been telling us about a big 'ole kiss while that theme serenades you two in the background. ;) :innocent:

 
Yes! By the late, great Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004). Considered one of the "giants" of film composers of all-time. His contributions to "Trek" were several of the movie scores and that great "Voyager" theme commission.

@BigDixRule - hope you can one day give the guy you've been telling us about a big 'ole kiss while that theme serenades you two in the background. ;) :innocent:

The Voyager theme is everything and is the best theme out of them all. I would love to kiss him while the Voyager theme plays in the background.

I want to thank you ALL for your advice and reading my post about this new friend of mine. Fact of the matter is, I really like him. He excites me into becoming erect. Sometimes I just gaze at him out of the corner of my eye and adore his beauty. He's gorgeous. I'm so very glad we embrace when we part ways each week. It feels good hugging him that when I do, I let out a soothing sigh of relief. I'll keep you all informed each week.

-J