With all the complicated body language signals and sometimes mixed messages, it's not always easy to tell if a boy likes you. There's no hard and fast rule here, but there are some signs that can help you figure things out a bit. Here's our roundup of some of the best ways to tell he's into you.
Simple Signs a Guy Likes You
Marie Claire ran an article with several helpful tips regarding whether a man is interested or not. These suggestions ranged from the classic "meaningful stares" to the issue of body language.
The consensus is out when it comes to key signals of interest. The most popular indicators tend to be:
- He looks at you a lot.
- His body language is open and turned to your direction.
- He finds subtle ways to touch you.
- He laughs and smiles in your presence.
- He's available and always seems to pop up at events where you are also present.
- He talks about you to his friends.
- He becomes slightly nervous when you're around.
- He would rather hear you talk than talk about himself.
- Your interests become interesting to him.
- He makes drastic life changes to accommodate your needs.
Dig in Deeper if You're Confused
Many of these suggestions are well-advised examples of signals boys send out when they truly like someone. In fact, such signals are not age-specific and can be exhibited by boys and men of all ages. However, some of these signals can still cause quite a lot of confusion, especially when you consider levels of interest.
A good conversation can also give you some hints about whether he likes you romantically. Ask him about how he thinks about your relationship. This can take some courage, but it's the only way to know for sure how he feels.
Relationship expert and certified life coach Mare Dubuque has an entire YouTube channel dedicated to the subtleties of male courting behavior. You can start by viewing her video entitled "How to Tell if a Guy Is Interested."
How to Escape the Friend Zone
We get it. You can receive a lot of attention from a boy, only to find out later that he is interested in being "just friends." When massive amounts of phone calls, hang out sessions, text messages, and pseudo dates occur preceding this proclamation, it's no wonder that people are shocked to learn that they never made it past the "friend" zone. His body language was flirtatious. He seemed interested in your daily activities. He'd call frequently to see how your day had gone and scheduled outings and activities. So what's going on?
Some boys like people without truly liking them. They like the attention , and they genuinely enjoy your company. This can be very misleading, and it happens all the time. If you want to know if he truly likes you, make sure (without interrogating) that when he says, "I like you" it means more than "as a pal". This is just a matter of good communication.
Related: 9 Common Signs a Guy Likes You as More Than a Friend
Make Sense of His Confusing Signals
Guys can send some confusing signals, and like all of us, they may not know what they actually feel sometimes. Learning to read the signs that a boy likes you can help, but the best way to find out is to talk about it with him. That way, there's no risk of miscommunication.
