Friends or More

What is your question?
Ok, so I have a friend that I have a huge crush on. We have known each other for a long time, and we are super close! I don't know if he feels the same way. He is one of my best friends, and I don't want our friendship to change. I just wonder if he does like me. Like what would be the signs if he does like me?
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Mr. Bobcat:
Dear Friends or More,
This is a tricky one! If there were a simple way to know whether people like you, we wouldn't have the dating drama that feeds our favorite romantic comedies. The truth is, there is only one way to know for sure, and it's what I recommend in this case. How do you know if he likes you? Ask him! Guys are fairly simple when it comes to this stuff. The direct approach is the way to go. However, you need to be prepared to experience some change in the relationship. Taking the next step and telling each other how you feel is a line that can't be uncrossed. So, if you really want to know, you have to be prepared to risk the relationship as it stands right now. I think the saying is "No risk, no reward." Good luck!