By Brittany, 19, from New Jersey:

Hey, I was just wondering if you could help me a little. I have this guy best friend, and a lot of things tell me he likes me, yet he'll talk about how some girls hott - or like we were siting in my car for 2 hours just talking and laughing about everything, and he's like "I just want to be happy with someone" and it's like I can't say- "oh what about me" cause that's passing our friend border, but the way he always texts me, calls me toots, pookie, and he's always doing adorable gestures, and rubbed my lips while we were just chilling on a couch one time, like it seems he might like me more then our best friendship but it's hard to tell cause maybe I miss the signs? Some sexual things are always mentioned but always in a joking matter because he's sarcastic. But theres definitely sexual tension a lot. Is there a way I can tell if he likes me more then a friend but is scared to tell me? Or am I misreading his actions as just being my guy best friend...? I mean, if he's talking to me about other girls and such, is that bad even though they were past relationships? I don't know.. thank you.

VictorM's advice:

Pookie? :)

Doesn't matter that he talks about other girls, unless you're a lap dog that learned how to type, this guy likes you. But that doesn't mean he's ready to take a chance, not yet anyway. As it is, he can enjoy your company without the pressures of a relationship. Sure, he's not getting all the benefits, but that could be fine for him, for now.

If you want to prompt a move on his part, start acting less like a buddy and more like a typical girl. What I mean is, start treating him like a guy you would like to date. Dress sexier, wear more makeup, stand closer to him, etc. Do things you would do with a guy you like who isn't your best friend.