I'm a woman and I agree with this. If a male put his arms around me and had a crush on me, it doesn't make him "invasive" nor is it sexual harassment (unless he groped my breasts or nether regions without notice). It just means he likes me and is trying to gently and affectionately show me his feelings for me.
Like Scott said, if you don't like him or feel uncomfortable with him touching you or putting his arms around you, just tell him (politely). I'm pretty sure from the way you described him that he is a decent, conscionable guy and if boundaries are set, he would be more than happy to respect them.
Is it normal for a guy to touch his female friend all the time?
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I'm a woman and I agree with this. If a male put his arms around me and had a crush on me, it doesn't make him "invasive" nor is it sexual harassment (unless he groped my breasts or nether regions without notice). It just means he likes me and is trying to gently and affectionately show me his feelings for me.
Like Scott said, if you don't like him or feel uncomfortable with him touching you or putting his arms around you, just tell him (politely). I'm pretty sure from the way you described him that he is a decent, conscionable guy and if boundaries are set, he would be more than happy to respect them.