If she playfully pats your arm or rubs against you while you are sitting down, it could mean she wants to be closer to you. She also might want to hug you or be open to an invitation to be hugged. The more often she touches you, the more likely it is that she is interested in you.
5. She's Comfortable With Touching. By touch I mean, if she's placing her hand on your shoulders while talking to you, that's definitely a sign of her flirting with you. Sometimes women also touch themselves unknowingly (no, not what you're thinking!), to calm their excitement.
If a woman is into you, she may blush, giggle, or flash a quick smile at the slightest touch, like a brush of her arm. If she's not interested, she may pull away or not even notice your touch.
Hugging and other forms of nonsexual touching cause your brain to release oxytocin, known as the "bonding hormone." This stimulates the release of other feel-good hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin, while reducing stress hormones, such as cortisol and norepinephrine.
03/7When a woman hits your arm
This may suggest that she likes you and your company. She might even flirt with you to let you know that she's interested. Keep an eye on her gaze; if she looks at you longingly while holding your arm, she's into you.
Ladies, the secret of flirting isn't fluttering your eyelashes, flicking your hair or laughing at his jokes. Psychologists have shown the quickest way for a woman to gain a man's interest is by gently touching his arm.
Put your hands around her waist from behind.
Touch her gently so you don't startle her. If you two get really comfortable she might even let you slide your hand down a little lower. Once she's comfortable with you putting your hands on her waist, grab her and swing her around. Then, she'll be facing you.
Light Touching
Someone who gently brushes real or imaginary lint off the sleeve of your sweater, or who lets his hand rest lightly on your arm during conversation just might be flirting with you.
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. Like touch, eye contact triggers the release of oxytocin.
One of the most unmistakable signs a girl likes you is her reaching out and planning to meet more often. It doesn't have to be about dates! She may ask you to tag along while running little errands, grabbing a quick bite, small hikes, and adventures, or even become her workout buddy.
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.
Types of Physical Flirting
Touching is a powerful way to communicate your attraction to someone and can help build a sense of intimacy between you. Flirty touching can range from a subtle light touch on the arm to a more intimate embrace.
“Women have evolved mechanisms to be choosy about whom they mate with and to fear rape by a stranger. However, touch by friends is both relational – women tend to befriend as a buffer against stress – and pleasurable. Touch gives a nice boost of dopamine, the 'feel-good' hormone.”
Small touches and gestures can be a good sign that a woman likes you. If she playfully pats your arm or rubs against you while you are sitting down, it could mean she wants to be closer to you. She also might want to hug you or be open to an invitation to be hugged.
She'll “Accidentally” Touch You
In the world of body language, there are no accidents. Don't mistake an “accidental” touch for an accident. If you notice her touching you, it might be an accident, sure. But if it happens for a second time, or a third, she may truly be interested in you.
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.
Keep your touches light and short so she doesn't get uncomfortable. If you two have been having a fun conversation so far, feel free to gently touch her on the hand or on the forearm. Don't go any higher than that, and definitely don't try to grab her waist or anywhere on her torso.
In women, these gestures may indicate that they are indeed flirting: Slowly crosses and uncrosses her legs toward male. Licks her lips/slightly bites on her bottom lip. Excessively sways her hips. Dangles her shoe (once her legs are crossed toward the male)