You would think that after so many years of civilisation that we\u2019d find it pretty easy to work out when a guy is interested in you \u2013 after all, it\u2019s not as if most men are particularly complicated creatures at the best of times, no matter what part of the world they come from. Some men will happily lay it all on the line, but let\u2019s be honest they\u2019re pretty rare and most men are too nervous to step up to the plate unless we\u2019re practically dragging them there.<\/p>\n
The best thing you can do is to not just pay attention to what his mouth is saying but also pay attention to what the rest of his body is saying too. When a guy likes you, there are a number of things he\u2019ll do without even really thinking about it, and these little cues can really take some of the heartache out of the dating game.<\/p>\n
If he\u2019s only doing a few of the things on this list, then perhaps you might want to keep that reserve until things become clearer, but if you notice he\u2019s doing a bunch of these things, and it\u2019s not looking forced then it\u2019s worth getting closer and seeing where things go.<\/p>\n
Raised Eyebrow<\/strong> \u2013 this can be one of those \u201cblink and you\u2019ll miss it\u201d signs called a micro-expression, and it\u2019s an old caveman expression that comes with curiosity. It helps open his eyes when he sees something he likes, or hears something that interests him. Holding his gaze for a couple of seconds before looking away is a good way to acknowledge it.<\/p>\n Smiling When He Sees You<\/strong> \u2013 it should go without saying that seeing someone who makes you feel happy puts a smile on your face, but if he really likes you, it won\u2019t just be that initial grin, he\u2019ll be smiling a lot. Even better, if you can see his front teeth and he\u2019s over the age of five, then he\u2019s really happy and having fun.<\/p>\n Walking With You<\/strong> \u2013 there\u2019s an old saying that men slow down for love. If he\u2019s keeping pace with you as you walk, rather than striding ahead or falling behind, then he wants to be with you.<\/p>\n Expressive Hands<\/strong> \u2013 Hand gestures are a good thing to look for when you\u2019re talking to a guy. The more they like you, the more likely they are to use their hands to shape and enhance their expressions. It\u2019s part of their trying to ensure that you\u2019re understanding things on the same level that they are saying them, and works to keep hold of your attention.<\/p>\n Looking For Your Reaction<\/strong> \u2013 As a guy comes to like you more, he tries to gauge whether he\u2019s pleasing you or at least gaining a favourable reaction. If he does something like tell a joke, and you notice his eyes lock on you first, then it\u2019s your reaction that matters most to him.<\/p>\n Touching His Hair<\/strong> \u2013 Most people know we play with our hair sometimes when we\u2019re with someone we like, but not many people know that men do it too. It\u2019s another form of grooming, wanting to look his best for you.<\/p>\n Lowering His Voice<\/strong> \u2013 If he\u2019s speaking more quietly and softly with you then this is a very clear signal that his words are meant for your ears and no one else \u2013 if he\u2019s talking about something private this might seem to be only natural but even that action shows that he\u2019s extending at least a certain level of trust towards you.<\/p>\n Taking A Deep Breath<\/strong> \u2013 We\u2019re not just talking normal breathing here. If he pulls in his stomach and puffs his chest then this is him subconsciously trying to look broader across the shoulders and thinner at the waist \u2013 all cues to make him seem more masculine and attractive to you.<\/p>\n Leaning In<\/strong> \u2013 While it depends on the situation, if he\u2019s doing this while talking or listening to you \u2013 pointing his entire upper body towards you, he\u2019s definitely interested in what you\u2019re up to and who you are. Most men don\u2019t tend to square their bodies up to any one person \u2013 so if he\u2019s leaning in, and especially if he\u2019s turned his back on someone else, he wants to be as close as possible.<\/p>\n Physical Touch<\/strong> \u2013 This might start as a touch under the pretense of another reason to test the waters, or start with light touches to the arm or hair, but it\u2019s a way both of testing your limits and indicating that he\u2019d like to get closer. He might then back off a little to enjoy getting to know you better, or carry on as you both start to relax into a closer intimacy. How that progresses is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n Of course, this list isn\u2019t exhaustive, and if you\u2019re part of a wider circle of friends you\u2019ll almost certainly get further clues from their reactions on either side \u2013 whether it\u2019s your friends egging you on, or his friends teasing him if he\u2019s shy. As a good rule of thumb, if he\u2019s comfortable in getting close, paying you attention and listens as well as talks then you can be fairly sure that he\u2019s making you the centre of his focus and he really likes what he sees and hears.<\/p>\n So, now you\u2019ve got this advice about reading his body language, what\u2019s stopping you from taking a fresh look at that guy you\u2019ve got your eye on and seeing if he\u2019s looking right back at you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You would think that after so many years of civilisation that we\u2019d find it pretty easy to work out when a guy is interested in you \u2013 after all, it\u2019s not as if most men are particularly complicated creatures at the best of times, no matter what part of the world they come from. 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