How to tell if that guy likes you, in 12 signs

People tend to have the concern to understand the behavior of others. Many times this leads us to wonder not because of their observable actions, but because of what they think and feel.

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

How to tell 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 friendship or, conversely, attraction.

In this article you can find a series of signs that indicate that a man feels something special about you. Now, although these signs are often very obvious, human beings are very complex. Before evaluating this list, you should bear in mind that sometimes you can interpret these keys incorrectly. However, If a boy shows many 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 that was led by Dr. Eckhard Hess, when someone attracts us, 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. Certainly a very subtle signal, but it is a good indicator to know if 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 the 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 likes you a lot, he may even smile for no apparent reason. Do not forget that falling in love and attraction cause the brain to secrete a series of neurochemicals related to 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. Want to spend time with you

Logically, if a guy feels a great attraction to you, he will try to make you meet outside of work or school or university, or he will surely invite you out for a drink. But even if he doesn't ask you explicitly, 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 two to three 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 constantly thinks of you.

4. Pay attention to you

When someone is attracted to another person, her attitude changes and she pays special attention to him. Thus, he may dedicate some pampering to you, that he listens to you attentively while you speak, that he be gentle... Do not be surprised if your birthday is the first day he congratulates you. In reality, although it seems that their attitude is disinterested, when we like someone our interest is to be with that person. There is always some selfishness in romantic love.

• Related article: "The 4 types of love: what different kinds of love are there?”

5. Treats you different

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?

Obviously, if he likes you, he usually wants 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 likes you a lot, he would probably rather have dinner with you than go out with friends.

6. It is always active for you on social media

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

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

7. The bodies line up

It seems that when two people like each other, body language speaks for itself. Specific, the bodies of the people who are attracted 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 she intensifies even more. At least this is what the Lisa Daily, author of the book, says Stop Getting Dumped!.

8. He 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, rather, when talking to you, he will lean towards you and will not cross his arms and legs defensively, something that tends to be more typical of the male sex than feminine. This is a way of showing affective availability and, therefore, interest in maintaining intimate contact.

9. His friends know

It is possible, although not certain, that his friends know something of what he thinks. So you can pay attention to different signs if you ever hang out 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 make a look of complicity between them.

10. He says compliments to you

When a guy is interested in you, it is very possible that he will listen to you and pay special attention to what he says. But it is usual that, in addition, leave you some obvious messages that you are interesting. This is no secret, as most men do it out of cultural inertia. A "you are very pretty today", "this dress suits you" or a "how good you smell" is not something that is usually said to someone who does not interest you more than once every many days.

11. Other non-verbal cues

According to David Givens, an anthropologist specializing in non-verbal 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 as follows:

• Raised shoulders are a sign that you are open to a person, it is a way of telling him that he can trust you.
• Pigeon toes, that is, moving your feet inward, refers to the fact that the person feels 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 sample of relaxation and accessibility.
• The arched forehead and slightly bowed 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 appears where he knows you are going to be, you can have a great indicator that he wants something more with you.

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