We’ve already established that most men don’t like the friend zone, even if they have no intention of pursuing anything serious. But how can you tell if that one friend actually wants something more? Does the good morning and goodnight texts mean he wants to do together forever? Is he sending you a 10-litre jerrycan of homemade zobo because he sees you as more than a friend? So many questions, and we have the answers. 

He sends you homemade zobo

Everyone knows how stressful it is to make homemade zobo, so if that man is entering the kitchen for your sake, there’s a chance you’re more than just a friend to him.

He doesn’t like Davido’s Unavailable 

That’s because, regardless of the inconvenience, he’ll always find a way to be available for you.

He squeezes face when you call him a friend

Girl, that man is working hard as hell to make sure you don’t send him to the friend zone. Call him the weapon fashioned against you; call him T-Pain, anything but a friend. 

“When are you coming to see me?”

You get this question thrown at you at least thrice a week, and you’ve not gotten the memo that he’d spend all of eternity with you if he had the chance? Girlllll.

His eyes TALK

If he stares, gazes, and always maintains eye contact, that man is in love with you. And soon enough, your eyes will start responding. 

His gifts make you consider dating him

Just imagine getting a curated photobook complete with QR codes to your favourite songs, and you think that man just wants to be a friend? Please, dear. 

He’s sick when you’re sick

Forget every other thing mentioned in this article, what better evidence do you need to deep it that your “friend” is in sync with your body and soul? And to make it better, he’ll 

He’s actively trying to befriend your family members

Because he knows after a while, they’ll be the ones who put in the good words for him. Scenes where your Nigerian mum goes: “And I like that your friend that is always visiting us o. He looks responsible”. 

He asks about your love life

That’s because our man wants to find out whether you are available or interested in doing love thangz with him. And even when he knows you’re seeing someone, he’s always giddy when y’all have relationship problems.

He tells you everything 

That’s because you’re more than a friend in his head and deserve to know everything in his life. Low key, that man wants you to be a part of his plans.

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