“If someone secretly likes you, they may tilt their head as you speak, which is a sign of engagement,” Dr. Hafeez shares. They'll turn to you when you speak and will keep their body language open. “Their legs will be crossed in your direction and their arms won't be folded with 'closed' body language,” she adds.
He finds small ways to compliment you.
Battle says people tend to find small ways to compliment someone they're interested in. So if a guy keeps genuinely complimenting everything from your eyes to your creative endeavors, that could be a sign they're really into you.
He'll Make Extra Eye Contact
Men who are attracted may try to make eye contact with you. Eye-contact seeking is a gesture we make when we want to start a conversation in social or dating situations—we scan around until we make eye contact as a way to say, “I am here, please talk to me”.
The clues aren't always obvious, but you can see some of them by paying attention. When someone finds you physically attractive, it shows by always making eye contact, always wanting to touch you physically, and frequently initiating conversations.
Another clear sign he likes you is if he is actively trying to hang out with you, or help you, or find out more about you. There are also indicators like eye contact or compliments, and showing that he's interested in your physical appearance, or who you are as a person.
If a boy has a crush on you, then he'll go out of his way to try to impress you. He'll want you to think that he's brave, exciting, cool, or even wacky. The next time you're around the boy who might have a crush on you, see if he starts trying to say or do something that is calculated to impress you.
If you notice he is making more eye contact with you or you catch a guy staring at you, he is probably attracted to you. He may be enthralled by your good looks and may be fantasizing about kissing you. Perhaps he stares at you and smiles; that could mean he likes you, too.
Men May Feel Euphoric When Falling In Love
This can translate into an elevated mood overall for a man in love, especially if he's spending a lot of time with the person he's falling for. This happy state may also make people feel more adventurous (regardless of gender).
They find ways to spend time with you
You try to find excuses to spend time with them as well. And when you meet up, you will sense they have eyes and ears for you and you alone. They will take the lead to make plans with you. They will listen to all your stories no matter how long or boring or detailed they are.
He wants to let you know what he thinks of you without saying too much. Often, people who like you want you to know it, even if they're scared to say the words, “I like you.” Instead, he might tell you that you have a great laugh, or that he admires your confidence.
A flirty guy will talk about his love life, best date, romantic nights, and related topics. The reason is to allow you to have a glimpse into his romantic side. If he is friendly: A friendly guy will talk about his interests, hobbies, work, etc. They will rarely mention anything related to their love life.
If he compliments your eyes, the color of your hair, your laugh, or an admirable aspect of your personality, then he's definitely flirting with you. He may even tease you a bit while flirting with you, like if he says something like, "That's the brightest sweater I have ever seen," but he's still flirting with you.
If he likes you, he'll be there for you when you need it. A guy who's really into you won't just be a fair-weather friend. If your guy pal is there for you when you're having a bad day, it's a sign he cares about your well-being and wants to support you.
This feeling is what we usually call chemistry between people, or "the spark"—a twinkle in the eye, a skipped heartbeat, or flushed cheeks that indicate two people are truly connecting.
Here are the typical signs someone is attracted to you:
They tilt their head as you speak (a sign of engagement). They smile at you. They make eye contact with you. They reach out and touch your arm, hand, back, or leg.
Your cheeks flush, palms sweat, and heart races
“This can lead to having a physical sensation of craving and the desire to focus your attention on that specific person,” she says.
In other cases, a man might just know right away. In fact, some men say they were sure after the first date or even after the first conversation. Ultimately, it all depends on the individual. Some men take longer to recognize their feelings, while others know immediately.