Don’t try to discuss the status of the relationship — guys hate any version of “the talk” where you try to define things. If he’s asking you out, picking the time and place, paying for the dates, and asking you for second, third and fourth dates, he’s using the term “hangout” but what he’s really doing is dating you. Whenever a man’s behavior and language conflict, trust the behavior! 😉 And same goes for you — he’ll know if you like him by the way you treat him. Flirting, and bringing him a little gift like a book you discussed, or homemade fudge or cookies –are nice ways to let him know you’re into him — without coming out and making an announcement that might cause awkward feelings. 😉
