Is it new friends or something else on his end?

So im 17 a girl, and on my Instagram there's a guy that is 23 that has been messaging me. we live in different countries. I dont mind it because i like talking to him and meeting new people. We have been messaging back and forth for a month or so now. and we are getting to know each other a lot every day. I like him as a friend. but im not sure if he feels the same. He always asks for pictures of me (not nudes) and always tells me how beautiful I am. And he tells me all the time he wants to meet me. so im guessing im asking what do you think he is feeling. Like just friends or something more than that. I can't figure it out bc the guys where i live are very straight forward and if they act like this then they usually like you.

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SW-User

i think he’s a creep who can’t get a girl his own age so he’s preying on a minor.

kyky16 · 22-25, F

@SW-User he just got out of a really bad relationship. i dont think he is preying on me. He told me he thought i was older than what i looked and i believe he was going to leave me a lone. but i laughed and told him it was fine because everyone thinks im older. then we just started having conversation

SW-User

@kyky16 literally every guy who preys on younger girls tells them they look and/or act older then they are. he has no business getting involved you when he's an adult and you're a minor, the fact that he is just shows that he at best shows incredibly poor judgement and at worst, is out to hurt you. the fact that he's already showering you with compliments and asking for pictures is another red flag.

im speaking from experience here. you shouldn't be talking to this guy. im sure there's plenty of genuine guys that are your age you can talk to who will think you're nice and pretty and smart