Is it normal for a guy to touch his female friend all the time?
I'm in college. My guy friend always puts his arm around me when I tell him not to. He says he's just stretching and being comfortable. He's not touchy-feely; he's a shy & passive guy who never touched me before
But now he always calls me cute and touches me! :( Examples: I'm sitting on my bed using a laptop; he's behind me and he starts to stroke the lower part of my back. I pull him away, lie down to watch TV, but he puts his arm on my shoulder and strokes it. Earlier we were sitting on a bench, and he placed his hand on my thigh and his hand brushed my pinky -- he tried to grab onto it!! WTF. I only see him as a friend, but I feel awkward talking to him about the touching. I've never really had guy friends before (I'm from a conservative family and I've never dated or kissed), so I don't know if this is normal and I'm freaking out for no reason. It embarrasses me. One time I was telling him he was such a nice person and good friend, and he said "You're.. very pretty." WTF!!!! Is this normal or is he trying to do something?