You might feel a fluttery sensation in your stomach or experience nervousness and excitement when you're around your best friend.
If you find yourself frequently thinking about your friend, even when you're apart, and daydreaming about spending time with them, it could be a sign of developing feelings.
You may notice a desire to spend more one-on-one time with your friend, seeking out opportunities to hang out or chat privately.
You might find yourself wanting to touch or be close to your friend more often, whether it's through hugs, playful touching, or sitting closely together.
Sharing deeper thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences with your friend may become more common as you grow closer emotionally.
Feeling jealous or possessive when your friend spends time with others, particularly potential romantic interests, could indicate underlying romantic feelings.
You might become more aware of both the flaws and perfections of your friend, seeing them in a different light.
You may find yourself wanting to protect your friend, whether it's from physical harm, emotional pain, or other external factors.
You might catch yourself imagining what it would be like to be in a romantic relationship with your friend.
Feeling conflicted or confused about your emotions toward your friend is common when navigating the transition from friendship to something more.