helloooo! c:
guys' ways of showing they like you generally change with age and confidence, but there are always a few consistent signs which are pretty good indicators.
1. if he seems to go out of his way to talk to you or be around you - perhaps he tries to get a seat near you often, starts up conversations frequently, etc.
2. if you catch him looking at you a lot - usually a pretty good signal, particularly if he smiles or quickly turns away embarrassed.
3. if his body language/tone is flirty when you talk - if he's a bit teasing, makes a lot of eye contact (shyly or confidently, depends on his character), stands openly towards you (not with arms folded or anything), seems genuinely interested in/amused by things you say, etc.

of course, any one of these alone could just be an indicator that he likes you in a friendly way - but more than one in conjunction and you're probably onto a winner! c:

damn right, who'd pass up an opportunity to look at this? UNF

just put <sub> at the beginning of your writing! c:

handling long-distance relationships is easy for some, and very difficult for others; it all depends on what you personally need in a relationship, and what your heart can settle for. because your long-distance relationship is hurting you so much, it's clear that you're the kind of person who needs more contact with their partner to feel happy, and perhaps you aren't getting that level of contact at the moment. you can't change the person you are and what you need, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for less than what makes you happy - if, as you say, you can't take it any more, you need to weigh things up properly and decide whether this relationship is more damaging to your feelings than beneficial (which it sadly sounds like it is). you could be missing out on something closer and more fulfilling!

on the flipside, there is always the point that if you truly love someone, and are meant to be with them, then you can always make it work - while i believe this is true, and you may do as well, if doing so involves constantly compromising and being upset then you might benefit more from cooling things off and getting away from it for a while; at least until things are easier and you're able to see each other the amount your heart requires. i'm guessing that you're waiting for that time to come - that waiting process is difficult, definitely, but it's completely up to you if you weigh up that the reward is worth all the pain you're experiencing.
in the meantime, the best you can do is try to minimise the aspects that are making you upset - i don't know what those are, but perhaps you need to view your contact with your partner with a little more casualness, so that there isn't pressure to skype/call/text at certain times. arranging regular contact is obviously important, but if you become too reliant on that contact happening at those specific times, it hurts so much more if it can't happen for some reason. if you can view your contact on a "whenever we can" basis, you won't have too-high expectations, your feelings won't ride so much on having the contact, and when you do have contact it could feel more fulfilling and special, which may be something you need. c:

so if you don't think it's worth giving up, don't give up - if you can ride it out and see good things for you both in the future, then go for it! just make sure that you aren't getting upset more than you are happy; if the balance won't tilt over to the happy side, you should do what's best for yourself and change your situation to put yourself on a happier path. best wishes, i hope that helped somehow! <3

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sounds like an awesome read! :D i hadn't heard of nina before, but i just checked out some of her stuff - it's not really my thing but is definitely very quirky and 80s, haha! c: i can see how the funk in her music influenced anthony~

limes - squeezing the juice on meals gives the greatest zing!

one of my online friends has a wonderful one: aeterne.tumblr.com <3

yipyip.

mould myself into awesome shapes in the middle of cardiff, and make a ton of cash.

i enjoy both <3

longg <3 growing mine for summer!

my laptop! endless entertainment, information, and means to get in contact with people. c:

steel toe-caps. i'd kick it around a bit as well. it would be a mere pile of plastic dust when i'm done with it.

that's crazy! i'm in a similar position; i have nine exams and only had four weeks to revise! if we weren't going to spain there wouldn't be quite so much pressure, it's a bit unfair.
since i work best when i've got a checklist in front of me, i've just been making a day-by-day plan of what i'm going to cover, so that i've spread it out evenly and can see how much i need to do each day to get it all done. being able to tick all those boxes feels great and seeing them in need of ticking is quite motivating. this could work really well for you as well - give it a go! c: best wishes with your studies <3

jump and jump and jump and jump and hit it with a hammer.

if i thought a good friend was making some bad choices, i'd let her know about my concerns and make sure she knows i care about her welfare - i wouldn't try and force her to make better choices, however, because ultimately she's in charge of what she does.
if i thought someone i don't know very well was making bad decisions, i'd probably mind my own business because it would probably be a bit offensive if i, a stranger, suddenly had a problem with the way she was choosing to live her life. c: i only give advice to strangers who ask me for it directly.

if i loved it, definitely! i must have seen anchorman about twenty times, with superbad and role models close behind..

thank youu! <3

thanks! it's not a holiday though, i wish - it's a university fieldtrip so will be a LOT of hard work! hiking in the mountains all day e'rryday. should be a laugh when we get to chill in the evenings though! c: