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How to know if that boy likes you, in 12 signs

There are some relatively subtle signs that a man is attracted to someone.

By Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago 6 min read
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How to know if that boy likes you, in 12 signs
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People usually have the concern to understand the behavior of others. Many times this leads us to wonder not about their observable actions, but about what they think and feel .

But, despite the fact that some signs are evident, we are not always able to understand the behavior of other individuals unless they verbalize their intentions, emotions and feelings.

How to know if a guy likes you

Surely, sometimes you have wanted to know if that person you like so much feels the same as you, or you have simply wanted to know if your friend's behavior is just a friendship or, on the contrary, it is attraction .

In this article you can find a series of signs that indicate that a man feels something special for you. Now, although these signs are often very obvious, human beings are very complex. Before evaluating this list you must take into account that sometimes you can interpret these keys incorrectly. However, if a guy shows a lot of these signs, the probability that he likes you is high .

1. He looks at you differently

If a man is interested in you, he will look at you in a different way than he does with a friend. According to a study conducted by the University of Chicago led by Dr. Eckhard Hess, when we are attracted to someone, the pupils dilate , that is, they get bigger.

This reaction has nothing to do with the amount of light in the place where the two people are. Sure, a very subtle signal, but it's a good indicator of whether he likes you. Likewise, other studies show that the gaze of the person who is attracted to you is often directed towards the mouth and lips and maintains eye contact during most of the conversation .

2. Smile often

When we are with the person who drives us crazy, we feel good and unconsciously reflect that happiness. The continuous smile is an unequivocal sign that this man thinks of you, because this act expresses that the person in front of him causes him good feelings.

If he really likes you, he may even smile for no apparent reason. We must not forget that falling in love and attraction cause the brain to secrete a series of neurochemicals related to a positive and energetic mood : serotonin, endorphins, adrenaline... You can learn more about neurotransmitters and their influence on love in this article : “ The chemistry of love: a very powerful drug ”.

3. He wants to spend time with you

Logically, if a boy feels a great attraction towards you, he will try to make you see each other outside of work or school or university, or he will surely invite you for a drink. But even if he doesn't explicitly ask you, there are also other ways to tell that he likes you.

For example, if you work at a coffee shop and he shows up every few minutes just to chat with you, it may be a sign that he's looking forward to meeting you. When someone likes you a lot, you become their priority and their mind thinks about you constantly.

4. He pays attention to you

When someone is attracted to another person, their attitude changes and they pay special attention to them. Thus, he may give you some pampering, listen to you carefully while you speak, be kind... Don't be surprised if the day of your birthday is the first to congratulate you. In reality, although it seems that his attitude is disinterested, when we like someone our interest is to be with that person. There is always some selfishness in romantic love .

5. He treats you differently

He may be very aware of you but it seems like normal behavior. So think about the way you treat others. Is it really the same with them as with you?

Of course, if he likes you, he'll usually want you to feel the same way too. People are capable of moving heaven and earth for that someone who makes them feel special. He may not be in love yet, but if he really likes you, he'd rather have dinner with you than go out with friends.

6. He is always active for you on social media

There is nothing more annoying than chatting with someone on WhatsApp and they take hours to respond. Worst of all, when he finally responds to you, he doesn't seem very interested either, which can indicate disinterest.

When a guy checks in on you on Facebook, talks to you frequently on WhatsApp (except when he's super busy or working), and even talks to you at night from bed, these actions may reflect his attraction.

7. Bodies line up

It seems that when two people like each other, the body language speaks for itself. Specifically, the bodies of people who are attracted to each other line up facing each other . This is closely related to our tendency to unconsciously imitate the people with whom we interact; when there is attraction involved, this chameleon effect is further intensified. At least that's what Lisa Daily, author of the book Stop Getting Dumped! .

8. Leans in when you're talking

A man who is interested in you will not only stare at you and align his body with yours, but when talking to you, he will lean towards you and not cross his arms and legs defensively, something that tends to be more typical . male than female. This is a way of showing affective availability and, therefore, interest in maintaining intimate contact.

9. His friends know

It is possible, though not certain, that your friends know something of what you think. So you can pay attention to different signs if you ever spend time with them too. For example, if they make a joke about the two of you, if they smile when they see you arrive and he is there, or if they give each other a look of complicity.

10. Gives you compliments

When a guy is interested in you, he is very likely to listen to you and pay special attention to what you say. But it is common that, in addition, he leaves you some obvious messages that he finds you interesting . This is no secret, since most men do it out of cultural inertia. A "you look very pretty today", "this dress flatters you" or a "you smell good" is not something that is usually said to someone who does not interest you more than once every few days.

11. Other non-verbal cues

According to David Givens, an anthropologist specializing in nonverbal communication and author of the book Love Signals: A Practical Field Guide to the Body Language of Courtship , there are 4 obvious signs when there is attraction between a man and a woman . They are the following:

  • Raised shoulders are a sign that you are open to a person, it is a way of telling them that they can trust you.
  • Pigeon toes, that is, moving your feet inwards, refers to the person feeling intimidated by you.
  • The palms up are a demonstration of interest, and an attitude of openness and vulnerability towards the other person. It is a sign of relaxation and accessibility.
  • An arched forehead and slightly lowered head is a sign of approach.

12. Take advantage of any occasion to meet you

Few more unequivocal signs that this one likes you. If on any possible occasion that person shows up where she knows you're going to be, you can have a great indicator that he wants something more with you.

If to this is added that he does the encounter and does not miss the opportunity to greet you, share a few minutes or propose plans... it is quite likely that he likes you .

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