We are going slow as to whether to be more than friends, but first and foremost, he is my friend. As such, we spend a great deal of time on the phone. In person, we have spent time sitting at a friends quiet house, at a bar or two , and at a very busy car show; a variety of settings. It's nice to have my friend around, and I think he may realize I mean that. So many people have expected him to be the "old" friend, but i like him just as he is!