How to know if a guy likes you

Understanding whether a guy likes you or not can be very difficult. Especially if the acquaintance took place quite recently and the first impression clouds the mind, making you think that everything the guy does speaks of his hidden love. To figure out if a young man really has romantic feelings for you, pay attention to some features of his behavior.

He gives non-verbal signals

Interpersonal communication expert, author books "Crack the Communication Code" by Vanessa van Edwards recommends First of all, learn body language. She highlights several non-verbal signs that a man might be interested in you.

• He "mirrors» your actions, that is, repeats your gestures, facial expressions or body language. For example, during a conversation, you lean back, and a few minutes later he does the same.
• He closes the distance: he tries to casually touch you or leans closer when you are talking to him.
• He maintains long eye contact or uses the so-called intimate gaze, when the person first looks into the eyes, and then moves his gaze to the chest.
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• His pupils dilate. When we like a person, our brain highlights norepinephrine, which affects on the muscles responsible for dilating the pupils.
• He preens when he sees you: adjusting his tie, smoothing his hair, or in any other way he cleans himself up.
• When communicating, he turns his body in your direction and opens his lips, thus attracting your attention to them.

All of these signals can indicate that a guy likes you. But one should not draw far-reaching conclusions, trusting exclusively body language.

He is worried and confused in words

One small study with 40 students showedthat a man's cognitive abilities decline after talking to an attractive woman. And another study provedthat the same thing happens even while waiting, that is, actually talking with the opposite sex is not required.

According to scientists, this happens because, communicating with an attractive woman, a man directs all his cognitive abilities to impress her. Therefore, if a guy is visibly worried in your presence, he may care about you.

He blushes at you

Of course, such a reaction of the body can arise due to anger or a high temperature, so it is especially important to consider the context. However, psychologists notethat if a guy often blushes when he sees you, this is a sincere reaction of the body that can be trusted. And it starts when we find ourselves next to a person whom we consider sexually attractive.

He looks at you differently from others

Scientists at Lincoln University held interesting experiment. They showed pictures of different women to men aged 18 to 25 and, with the help of a special device that records eye movement, followed how the participants in the experiment looked at Images. It turned out that when men experience sexual interest, they first look at the female chest, and then look at the waist and hips.

Watch the guy you like - maybe he views you in this way.

He singles you out and seeks to communicate with you

Relationship Experts notethat if a man is interested in a woman, he will try and look for opportunities to communicate with her even in a big company. For example, ask questions, try strike up a conversation, laugh at her jokes, look at her when he jokes himself or reacts to a funny remark from someone else.

The science provesthat initiative in communication is a clear sign of sexual attraction. If a guy is constantly looking for a reason to talk and tries to talk to you, most likely he is interested in you romantically.

He is consistent in communication.

According to relationship experts, consistency in communication is another clear indicator that a man likes you. The person you attract will not suddenly disappear without explanation for a week or several months. So if a guy is actively communicating with you today, and tomorrow he is cold and distant, his interest in you can hardly be considered serious.

He monitors your social networks

Sexologists and psychotherapists unanimously confirm: if a guy likes and comments on your photos one of the first, most likely he wants to be you more than just a friend.

He remembers small details

For example, that you do not like olives or go for a haircut to a certain master. According to psychologists, if a guy remembers your little features and habits, then he listens to you carefully. And this suggests that the relationship with you means a lot to him.

He helps you solve problems

When a guy is ready to rush to your office at lunchtime because you're sad, or volunteers to help with things during moving are the most obvious signs that he has romantic feelings for you.

If you notice most of these signs while talking with a guy, chances are he really likes you. And if you observe the opposite behavior - the guy appears and disappears, rarely starts a conversation himself, or tries to stay away from you - maybe you should stop wasting time on him.

And finally, do not forget about the easiest way to understand whether a guy likes you or not - ask him about it directly. Deciding on such a bold step can be difficult, but this is the most reliable technique that will allow you to find out the exact answer to your question.