Wondering if I am misreading this

[genericwhitemale]

Hi all, 

Long time reader, first time poster. I've known this woman for a couple of weeks now and I don't know if she's interested in me or if I am misreading things. I haven't dated since 2017, when I broke up with my ex, so I have been out of the game for a while. 

Anyhow, I will admit that while this woman is pretty, it is really her personality that gets me. She is just such a friendly and exceptionally sweet person that being near her just feels good. I've been in her company often these last couple of weeks and think she may be interested in me because:

1. When I mentioned that in my 24 years I have never even tasted beer, she laughed and said she was going to buy me a beer once the bars reopened. 

2. We were discussing past relationships and I mentioned that I missed my ex to some degree. When I showed her a pic, she said: 'You could do better.'

3. She said she noticed I am often quite hard on myself and that I am a 'good guy with a lot of good qualities.'

I dunno what to think. I'd hate to jump to conclusions and assume anything, because she seems like she could be a good friend if nothing else. I am not sure if any of the above suggests any sort of romantic interest or if she is just a nice person. 

[basil67]

I'm female.  Of the things you've mentioned, I would say any of those to a BFF  - so on their own they don't indicate interest.  Or perhaps she is interested but is a poor flirt.

But what about her actions?  Does she seek out your company?   Does she ever touch you when she's talking?  Or "accidentally" touch you?   

 

Edited June 29, 2020 by basil67

[Foxhall]

Is there any common interest you have that would enable you to spend more time together, suggest joining some event together

ive had a few of these friendships with women, it inevitably will lead to a push for a relationship at some point,

continuing to build a friendship and getting a bit braver if you think the signs are encouraging,

not always easy-it gets to the stage where the guy gets frustrated at just friendship too,

you have to give it a shot Id imagine, let her know you are male after all. 

 

[CaliforniaGirl]

Sounds like flirting and testing the waters (to gauge your reaction) to me. 😃

[ShyViolet]

Those things don't necessarily indicate that she's interested in you romantically.  Those are things a friend could say to a friend.  I'm not saying she's NOT interested, she might be.  Just keep hanging out with her and see what happens.

[d0nnivain]

It's equivocal at this point.  Go get that beer with her & see how she acts.  That will tell you if you are just friends or if there is any romantic potential.