2. Call him by his nickname.
You can close the emotional distance and start acting more like a couple by calling him by his nickname. “If you usually call him by his first name, try calling him by his nickname, or even give him one. It might throw him off guard, but it creates the kind of emotional tension that encourages romance to bloom,” recommended a woman in her 20s. You might feel shy, but have the courage to take a step forward.