How to know if that kid likes you, in 11 signs
People usually have the concern to understand the behavior of others. Many times this leads us to ask ourselves 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 understand the behaviors of other individuals unless they verbalize their intentions, emotions and feelings.
How to know if a guy likes you
Surely, some time you have wanted to know if that person that you like so much feels the same as you, or you have just wanted to know if the behavior of your friend is just a friendship or, on the contrary, it is attractive .
In this article you can find a series of signs that indicate that a man feels something special for you. Now, although many times these signals are very obvious, human beings are very complex. Before assessing this list, you should bear in mind that sometimes you can interpret these keys incorrectly. But nevertheless, if a guy shows many of these signs the likelihood that he likes you is high .
1. Look at you in another way
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 how much light there is in the place where the two people are. Without a doubt, a very subtle signal, but it is a good indicator to know if you like it. Also, other studies show that the look of the person who feels attracted to you often goes to the mouth and lips and keeps the eye contact during most of the conversation .
2. Smile frequently
When we are with the person that 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 good sensations.
If he likes you very much, he can 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 know 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 boy feels a great attraction towards you, he will try to see you outside work or school or university, or he will surely invite you to have a drink. But even if he does not ask you explicitly, there are also other ways to realize that he likes you.
For example, if you work in a cafeteria and appear every second and third just to talk to you, it can be a sign that you're looking forward to meeting you. When someone likes you very much, you become their priority and their mind thinks about you constantly.
4. Pay attention
When someone is attracted to another person their attitude changes and pays special attention. So, I may dedicate some mime to you, listen to you attentively while you speak, be gentle ... Do not be surprised if the day of your birthday is the first that congratulates you. Actually, 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. Treat you differently
I may be very aware of you but it seems normal behavior. Then, think about the way you treat others. Is it really the same with them?
Obviously, if he likes you, he will usually want you to feel the same too. People are able to move heaven and earth for that someone who makes them feel special. I may not be in love yet, but if you like me a lot, I'd probably prefer to have dinner with you than to go out with friends.
6. It is always active for you on social networks
There is nothing more annoying than chatting with someone on WhatsApp and it takes hours to respond. The worst part is that when he finally responds to you, he does not seem very interested either, which may indicate disinterest.
When a boy is waiting to greet you Facebook, he talks frequently with you on WhatsApp (except when he is very busy or working) and even talks to you at night from bed, it is possible that these actions reflect his attraction.
7. The bodies are aligned
It seems that when two people like each other, body language speaks for itself. Specific, the bodies of the people they attract are aligned facing each other . This is closely related to our tendency to unconsciously imitate the people with whom we interact; When there is attraction in between, this chameleon effect intensifies further. At least this is what affirms the Lisa Daily, author of the book Stop Getting Dumped !.
8. It leans when you're talking
A man who is interested in you will not only stare at you and align his body with yours, but, when talking to you, he will lean towards you and not cross his arms and legs defensively, something that is usually more typical of the male sex than the feminine This is a way of demonstrating affective availability and, therefore, interest in maintaining intimate contact.
9. Your friends know
It is possible, although not sure, that your friends know something of what you think. So you can pay attention to different signals if you ever spend some time with them too. For example, if they make a joke about you two, if they smile when they see you arrive and he is there or if they make a look of complicity between them.
10. It says compliments
When a boy is interested in you, it is very possible that he listens to you and pays special attention to what he says. But it is usual that, in addition, I leave you some obvious messages that you find interesting . This is no secret, because most men do it by cultural inertia. A "you are very pretty today", "this dress favors you" or a "how well 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 the following:
- Raised shoulders are a sign that you are open to a person, it is a way of telling you that you can trust yourself.
- The fingers of a dove, that is, moving the feet inward, means that the person feels intimidated by you ..
- The palms facing upwards are a demonstration of interest, and an attitude of openness and vulnerability towards the other person. It is a sign of relaxation and accessibility.
- The arched forehead and slightly crouched head is a sign of approach.
