Friends with Benefits becoming more?

I need some kind of clear definition of where I stand with my friends with benefits, but I can't bring my self to ask him directly, so I've come here for some opinions. We've been friends for over a year, and I consider him one of my best friends. After about 6 months, we started sleeping with each other. We've never discussed what it is we are, but now its been almost a year since we've actually been sleeping together and I'm confused. We don't JUST sleep together. We go out and do things. Even with his friends. In front of his friends, he'll hold my hand or kiss me, rub my back, etc. In the car, he'll ALWAYS put his hand on my leg while he's driving ( I know it's lame but its only something boyfriends have done.) We text EVERY single day, literally not one day passes where we don't talk, and because of that I'm almost positive he isn't seeing other people. He'll also text things like "my sweet pea" or "my ladybug", everytime with "my". What does this all mean?
Friends with Benefits becoming more?
It sounds like you guys are dating. You spend a lot of time together and are physically intimate, but how close are you emotionally? Does he ever talk to you about his feelings? And what about you? How do you feel about him? Do you even want anything more? You might want to ask yourself why you haven't been able to ask him where you stand. Are you really that close? Physical intimacy can give a false feeling of closeness sometimes. Personally, I wouldn't be able to stand not knowing...it would torment me.
Reply:i think you guys should move from freinds with benefits to a couple
Reply:You 2 are either unofficial bf/gf or friends with privileges. Theres no way around it.
Reply:All of that means that you two are dating, y'all just never went through the usual will you be my girlfriend type of thing. If you are really unsure just ask at some point to fill the dead air if he considers the two of you a couple. He is a guy it won't hurt his feelings if you ask, and from the way it sounds he will say that he does consider the two of you a couple.
Reply:Sounds like it's growing into something more. Ask him.
Reply:If you like him go for it...ask him how does he feels. if he denies having feelings for you(which he obviously have) ask him whats with all the affection. Remember in any relationship there is no mind readers so you need to communicate that across to him...



HOWEVER...be prepared to have him says its nothing serious or there's nothing but just casual sex. don't hold on to anything right now until you have it in words...best of luck ...wish you love and happiness...
Reply:It sounds like he's your boyfriend. You should ask him if you want to become exclusive with each other. If he freaks out and says no, at least you'll have your answer. But if he is as into you as it sounds, he'll say yes.

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