How to Avoid Sending Mixed Signals To Male Friends (3 of 3)

Keep the touchy-feely stuff to a minimum

As mentioned, any sign of physical intimacy can make a guy think that he is out of the friend zone. And this actually makes sense, as physical touch is one of the most intimate and romantic ways of flirting with someone you like. Physical touch is usually one of the most important love languages for many people, and this could very well include your guy friend. Any kind of playful touching, hugging, a stroke of the arm, or an innocent nudge could send him straight into dating mode. Sometimes it can come as a harmless act that you may not even think twice about. But he will most likely read a lot more into it than you will. So to counteract this, it is best to just be sure to avoid it all together.

Have a real talk with him

If you have done your best to help him understand that you just want to be friends and he still doesn’t get it, then it may be time to have a sit-down talk with him. The longer you let any miscommunications go on, the longer he has time to possibly think you could be into him. So be direct, and let him know what your boundaries are and how he can respect them better.