Started talking to someone from my gym last month. We text pretty regularly and they seem engaged in conversations, but I can't tell if it's romantic interest or just being friendly. How do I figure this out without making it awkward?
The simplest move is to propose something that's clearly a date - like "want to grab dinner this Friday?" rather than vague hangouts - and pay attention to how quickly they respond and whether they actually commit or keep deflecting. If they're interested, they'll make it happen; if they're just being nice, you'll get the "oh maybe sometime" treatment and can stop wondering.
Don't overthink the texts or read into response times too much - that'll drive you crazy. Here's what actually works: suggest doing something together that requires them to commit time and show up in person. Not "we should hang out sometime" but something specific like "there's a kayaking spot I've been wanting to check out, want to join?" If they're interested, they'll make it happen or suggest a real alternative. If they keep dodging or going vague, you've got your answer without ever having to awkwardly ask "so like, do you like me?
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