How do I tell when a guy is flirting or just wants to be friends? I got rejected, but I don't know what happened. The person I liked was the first to approach me and initiated most of our conversations. He hugged me or touched my shoulder sometimes and complimented me. We were friends for half a year before I said anything. He turned me down but said I shouldn't change myself. He got a gf immediately following that. I don't want to ruin any more friendships. How do I avoid getting the wrong idea in the future?