The Biggest Signs a Guy Likes You
1. Body language cues
He might not be saying anything with his words, but his body language will let you know exactly where he stands.Next, he makes eye contact and stares at your face when talking to you. His eyes may bounce for your eyes to your lips and back again. He will also lean in when talking to you and angle his body facing you.
He may also preen a bit when he sees you. He may fix his hair, straighten his tie, straightening his shirt. This is another reflexive thing we do because… well, he wants to look his best for you.
Another thing you might notice is he gets fidgety, almost like he forgot how to use his hands.
Make sure to read this article for the exact body language signs that mean he likes you.
2. Eye contact
The eyes are the window to the soul … and they’re also a window into knowing how a guy feels about you!We covered this a bit in the section on body language cues, but it bears repeating and going into more depth.
And like I said, if his eyes wander to your mouth, well he’s definitely into you and attracted to you.
What if his eyes are shifty and all over the place? Well, it doesn’t always mean he doesn’t like you. It’s possible he’s just shy or nervous or insecure, so you have to look at everything in context. If he doesn’t show any signs that he like you and doesn’t make eye contact, then he probably doesn’t like you.
You can also pay attention to his pupils. Studies have found when people look at something or someone they like, their pupils will dilate. Don’t get too hung up on this one, it won’t work if you’re in a dark setting, and you’ll also look a little crazy if you try too hard to scrutinize the size of his pupils.
Finally, look at what he does after making a joke or telling a funny story. If a guy likes you, he’ll look in your direction to see if he made you laugh.
3. He talks himself up
If a guy likes you, he’ll want to present himself in the best light, and often, guys can’t help but trying to make their case via words.
Pay attention when he talks to you. Does he talk about himself? Does he tell you about his accomplishments or achievements? Is he doing a little of “humble bragging” (I only ran 8 miles today, no big deal). If so, he likes you and is trying to prove himself a worthy candidate.
Also, watch how he reacts when you say things. Does he lean in closer, maybe gently stroke your back? Or does he look away and shift uncomfortably as if looking for an excuse to exit the conversation?
A guy who doesn’t like you will feel uncomfortable if you encourage on his personal space. A guy who does like you will welcome all intrusions with open arms!
4. Speaking of touching … how does he react to being touched?
If a guy likes you, he will find ways to touch you, whether overtly or “accidentally.” And he will welcome any touches from you.Pay attention to all signs of physical touch. It could be obvious, like an arm around your waist, or more subtle, like your legs accidentally touch while sitting and he doesn’t move his away. Or maybe it’s a high five that lingers a little too long. The point is, he will find ways to make your bodies meet.
Also, pay attention to how he reacts when you touch him. Does he tense up and back away, or is he warm an receptive?
The caveats here are he might be a shy, awkward type of guy and maybe feels extra nervous when touching a girl he likes. Or he might be a playboy who welcomes female physical affection in any form with wide open arms. Again, look at the full picture, not the tiny pieces.
5. He treats you differently
When a guy likes you, you will have a different status in his life, and he will treat you differently. Maybe he’s the kind of guy who flirts with everyone, but he’ll flirt differently with you.
If he’s a macho guy, he might tone things down when he’s around you and show a softer, gentler side. He may act a little protective toward you, like holding your hand when walking down steep stairs, angling his body to almost shield you when walking through a crowd, and just looking out for you.
Pay attention to the way he acts with other people and compare that to the way he behaves around you. If there is a difference, it’s probably because he like you.
6. He gets nervous/fidgety around you
Even the most confident guy will get a little nervous around a woman he likes. Some signs of nervousness are sweating, blushing, fidgeting, stuttering, stumbling over his words, taking deep breaths, it’s one of those things you know when you see it.If he’s nervous around you, it means he really wants to make a good impression and doesn’t want to say or do anything stupid to screw things up.
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7. He shows interest in your interests
You tell him you just went to see a concert, he asks what band, how it was, what your favorite songs are, how long you’ve liked them, he basically wants to know everything.He shows intrigue and interests in all the things you’re interested in. And he uses those interests as a means to get to know you better. He may dig a little deeper and ask more questions. This is another major sign he likes you. When we like someone, we want to know everything about them.
8. He mirrors you
Mirroring is a subconscious thing we do when we like someone. It basically means he copies your actions. He may mirror your or the way you cross your arms.
A good way to show reciprocal interest is to mirror him. Touch your face when he touches his, shift your stance when he angles left, cross your legs in the same direction as his, etc.Him wanting to be in our close vicinity is another major sign. If you’re in a crowded place, you may find he always seems to swim your way through the sea of people. When he’s around, he always seems to make his way to you.
9. He playfully teases you
Remember in elementary school when a guy would pull your pigtails to show he liked you? Well, not much has changed except the ways of teasing have become a little more refined. But we never really grow up all that much!If a guy likes you, he will playfully tease you. He might make fun of you (in a lighthearted way, hopefully, he won’t be exploiting your biggest insecurities and vulnerabilities!). He may playfully punch your arm or playfully tease you for a stain on your shirt or something else silly and innocuous like that.
Just beware of a guy who gets a little carried away with the teasing. If he crosses the line from teasing to being aggressive, then stay away.
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10. His friends know all about you
If he likes you, he most likely told his friends about you. He may not have come out and said, “I really like this girl,” but he most likely would have told them stories about you, or something that happened when he was with you. The point is, your name has come up in conversation!Pay attention to how his friends react to you. Is there recognition? Do they just seem to know a lot about you? Do they give you that special smile that says, “Ohh, so you’re so-and-so!”
11. He notices things about your appearance
A new haircut, a new sweater, a new makeup look, he notices any time you tweak your appearance. The reason is obvious, he stares at you a lot, he’s memorized every feature, so of course, he notices when something changes.12. It’s obvious
Above all, when a guy likes you it’s obvious. You know, he knows, everyone around you knows. That is really the only sign you need. The sign that trumps all others. I talk about this a lot more later in the article, so keep going.NEW MODE