The age-old assumption that a man and a woman cannot be friends is unfounded. As a result, many nowadays have strong friendships with persons of the opposite gender. When one of them develops feelings, though, things become a little more tricky. If you’ve had a crush on your girl best friend, keep reading to find out if she genuinely likes you or just thinks it’s handy to have you help her with everything.

If you find these signs in your girl, you better know that she is taking advantage of you.

She makes a concerted effort to keep you from dating other women. – As a result, if your bond with your girl best friend has become stronger, and she opposes you from dating other people or actively discourages you from having other crushes, she may have feelings for you.

She expects you to pay for her shopping but never returns the favor – If you find yourself buying her gifts or paying for her shopping sprees but do not feel supported in the same manner, she may be using your friendship.

She wants to spend Valentine’s Day with you and exchange gifts – Certain holidays are viewed as pair celebrations, such as Valentine’s Day or the anniversary of your first meeting. There could be something special blooming between you and your girl’s best friend if she wants to hang out with you this holiday.

She Only Wants It Her Way – No matter how kind you try to be, such as taking her to a beautiful restaurant or somewhere fun, it will never be enough, and she may even suggest an alternative. This is a means for her to influence or dominate you into giving in to her demands, and compromising can feel insurmountable.

With you, she can’t be serious – This doesn’t necessarily imply that she’s always laughing and having a good time; rather, it suggests that she doesn’t take you seriously or doesn’t want to deal with any serious difficulties in the relationship.