i know some men who feel like we’re being extra or too intimate for sending a heart but i feel like it’s not a big issue if you know things between you guys are platonic

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  1. The same way I feel when a guy sends me a heart emoji. It means that we’re friends and on good terms, nothing deeper or more interesting than that.

  2. If she’s an acquaintance rather than an actual friend, I’d feel confused

  3. If it’s not a “Big issue” why use it?

    Being married, I prefer receiving heart emojis from my wife, not you.

  4. The mere fact that you felt like asking this question both answers it and points out how prevalent this issue is. Some of my fellow men are just stupid or creeps or both.

  5. Fun tip: it’s never platonic. I mean, I’m living proof that it *can* be, but it’s never platonic.

  6. I have got a couple of heart emoji reacts on my office
    chat platform. I’m not sure what to make of it

  7. If it is from my wife, it makes me smile. If it is from someone other than my wife, shear and utter panic.

  8. I’d say it has more to do with how often it happens and the context.

    Replying with a heart to “I brought donuts” is different than them sending “bye ❤️”

  9. I think context is important. If she says “you looked sexy today! <3” it gives the subtle impression that perhaps she might be mildly interested in me.

  10. I take that they liked my text to them that they felt a smiley emoji just didn’t convey enough emotion.

  11. the safer option is to assume it means nothing, and she’s comfortable enough to send you that emoji as a response

  12. Depends.

    Is it just out of the blue or is it “Thanks for fixing my car, its running great now <3”?

  13. Wouldn’t expect it from an *acquaintance* but whenever I get hearts, it’s usually an appropriate response to something I said so it’s whatever.

  14. I generally assume it means what a love heart normally means.

    If you don’t mean ‘I love you’ then don’t send the universally recognised symbol of romantic love.

    Likewise, don’t send kisses to people you don’t want to kiss.

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