Next time you see him, try telling him a joke or teasing him and see how he reacts. If he laughs and starts teasing you back, it could mean he likes you. Make sure you smile and laugh when you tease him so he knows you’re just kidding around and being flirtatious.
If you’re always the first person he goes to when something is wrong, it could be a sign that he likes you. Check your texting and social media conversations. Do you exchange short, surface-level messages, or does he talk a lot about what’s going on in his personal life?
Pay attention to how he acts when you’re talking to others. If he glances over at you a lot or interrupts your conversations, it could be a sign that he’s jealous.
If he gives you rides in his car or lets you use his stuff, it could also be a sign that he trusts and likes you.
Keep in mind that if you confront him about being distant, he may not tell you the real reason he’s pushing you away.
If he thinks you’re not interested in a long-term relationship but you’ve changed your mind, casually mention it to him so he knows you’re ready to settle down with someone. You could casually say, “I was enjoying dating around for a little while, but lately I’ve been wanting to find the right person to settle down with. "
It may help if you take charge and tell him about your feelings for him first. It might make him feel more comfortable being vulnerable with you.
If you really like him, try to be patient while he sorts things out. Focus on being his friend and spend your time together getting to know him more.
For example, if he’s been wanting to apply for a promotion at work but he’s doubtful he’ll get it, be supportive and tell him he should go for it.
For example, you could casually bring up that you’re interested in having kids someday, or that you’re interested in settling down and pursuing a career.
It’s OK to expect him to compromise with you sometimes. Just don’t try to change who he is as a person. For example, it’s OK to ask him to go out with your friends on occasion, but you wouldn’t want to pressure him to go out every weekend if he’s not interested.
