Certain body language, like licking his lips, moving his legs closer to you, asking about other men in your life, and raising his eyebrows while you talk, can clue you in about someone secretly liking you.
Men might grab a woman's shoulder or pat a hand. Women might brush their hands or give a playful tap and a laugh. Touching shoulders or legs (if seated), ever so slightly, is another flirtation cue.
“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.
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.
If someone pays attention, compliments, makes an effort, and spends time with you, those are some of the frequent indications to watch for to figure out if the guy likes you.
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.
Men who are attracted to you might even engage in more touch. If a man actively tries to touch you during your interaction, it may mean he wants to get closer to you or close the distance between you two.
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.
You Can Feel It
This one is probably a no-brainer; when someone is attracted to you, they want to touch you. Touch releases the bonding hormone oxytocin. So, it is an instinctive way of trying to strengthen your connection. However, not all touches mean the same thing.
If a boy really has a crush on you, then he'll be likely to give you all of his attention. He'll turn his body toward you, make eye contact, and won't look around for his other friends or text them during your conversation (unless he uses his phone as a crutch because he's nervous).
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.
Contrary to popular belief, guys always seek attention from girls—especially the ones they like. Guys try to hide the fact that they like the girl by teasing her. In a way, it's still flirting.
You can impress a girl by taking care of your physical appearance, showing off your great personality, and demonstrating your unique skills and/or resources. Once you have a girl's attention, doing simple things like smiling at her and making eye contact can go a long way.
During the flirting stage, a guy who likes you will attempt to show you his best sides. He'll talk about his new apartment, his band, his promotion, or his talents. Some men may even shower you with expensive gifts, invite you to watch them play a sport, or make an extra effort to improve their physical appearance.
Signs That Your Guy Might Find You Attractive
He frequently compliments your appearance, notices small changes in your looks, or shows a keen interest in your physical well-being. He maintains intense eye contact with you, which is often a sign of attraction and interest.
He asks lots of questions
They want you to know their background, career, likes, and dislikes. They enjoy talking about themselves so much that they don't ask their partner any questions. Nonetheless, a guy interested in you will ask many questions about you. That is the best way he can get to know you.
Even if we know the chemical processes in the brain, we may still not understand why crushes develop or why we are drawn to certain people and not others. There are five components to attraction and developing a crush: physical attractiveness, proximity, similarity, reciprocity, and familiarity.
Draw his eye with a great outfit, eye contact, and a smile. Additionally, have a casual conversation to really get his attention and show off your personality so he's more drawn to you. It's also helpful to connect with him over social media so he sees how awesome you are.