Does He Like Me?: Ways to Tell If A Guy is Into You

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By peppermint23

Ahh, yes. The enternal question: does he like me? There's no way to get inside someone's head and read their thoughts, and the only accurate way to know is to ask or to be told. But there are also ways to tell if a guy is really into you and is someone you should pursue. Chances are, if you're having trouble figuring it out, it might be time to either make a move or move on. It should be fairly clear if a guy likes you and pretty obvious when he's not worth your time. Here are some important things to ask yourself in determining how he might be feeling...

Does he seem genuinely interested in me? I'm not just talking about how hot you are. If a guy is really into you, he'll be interested in what you have to say. He'll want to know your favorite bands, movies and what you value and care about. He'll listen to you when you talk, remember what you've told him and ask how your day was or how you're doing. All in all, he'll give you the attention you deserve.

Does he touch me? No, I don't mean blind groping here. Does he use every opportunity to touch and be close to you? Does he tickle you, put his hand on your shoulder, nudge you and hug you? If so, chances are he's attracted to you.

Does he tease me? Lots of playful teasing can be an indicator of a guy's infatuation. You know how little boys pull girl's pigtails? It's similar with guys. If he's teasing you (and it's good teasing and not harassment), he wants to get a response from you. He enjoys playing with you, and he probably likes you.

Does he make me feel good about myself? If he's always complimenting you ("You look really nice today"), cutting you slack ("Hey don't worry about it") and doing nice things for you, this is a sign of a guy who cares and wants you to like him. Above all, he should be a good friend to you, someone that treats with you respect and makes you happy.

Is he there for me when I need him? A guy that cares about you will be there for you. Period. If you're having a rough day, he'll want to cheer you up. If someone made you upset, he'll want to comfort you. He'll keep to his word and show up when he says he will.

Does he stare at me? If you catch him staring, he's fixated on you.


LAND MINES: GUYS TO AVOID

There are also some strong warning signs when a guy is either into you for the wrong reasons (he just wants to have sex with you) or isn't interested at all. I call these guys wastes of time. It's one thing if he is a good friend to you but doesn't have feelings and is honest about it, but it's another if he one day stops talking to you, avoids you and basically makes you feel like dirt. Watch out for these...

His reason for ignoring you/blowing you off is "I've been busy". Yeah, right. We all have things that keep us busy, and obviously he won't be texting you a mile a minute while he's cramming for an exam or doing double shifts at work. But a guy that likes you WILL find the time to contact you. Why? Because talking to you is something he looks forward to, something that brightens his day. And if he can't even communicate with you or spend five seconds sending you a text message, let's face it, he's not worth your time.

He's inconsistent. One minute it feels like he's all over you and you're giddy with happiness, and the next he's totally ignoring you. What gives? Whatever his excuse, it's not a good one, because a guy that fluctuates in his actions will not make for a stable relationship. And you really don't need someone in your life that only pays attention to you 50% of the time.

He pressures you to have sex. There's nothing wrong with sex, but if that's all your guy can talk about or suggest to you, he won't be anything more than a random hookup that will fizzle and die.

He talks about other girls all the time. Do you really want a boyfriend who always updates you on the latest hottie he spotted? I didn't think so. If he's talking up other girls, either he's not into you like that but feels comfortable talking to you, or he's being immature and trying to make you jealous. Either way? Forget him unless he focuses on you.

Remember that every guy is different, and some guys really are just shy and need a little encouragement from you. There's no guaranteed way of finding out someone's feelings, and for best results you can simply tell him how YOU feel. But remember, this guy should be someone who makes you happy and treats you like a good friend. And if he doesn't have feelings, don't take it personally. Go find the guy that DOES and will treat you like a queen.







Comments

geeni 19 months ago

i have a question... i read your article and its left me wondering about my bf. the good things about my bf is that he always texts me atleast to see what im doing or hows my day.. whenever i am short in money i know for a fact he has my back.. if i even state i dont have food in my frig hes out buying groceries. on special occations hes very thoughtful and puts alot of effort in making me feel special.. for example my bday.. he threw a surprise party.. and bought me the cake my mom buys used to buy me evry year..which ment the world to me because shes not around any more. i like how hes jealous and would flip if another man talks to me.. makes me feel as if he wants me all for him self.. but the issue.. is.. that he doesnt know how to deal with me whenever i am sad.. he just stays quite and doesnt sympathize with me.. is it because he doesnt know what it feels like. or that he doesnt care.. sometimes i just think he doesnt care. and if he disrespects me or does something out of line.. and were talking on the phone about it... hes usually very ignorant to what i am saying.. and thinks hes done nothing wrong.. no matter what the issue maybe.. and our conversation usually ends because he wants to just stop talking.. but threw out the conversation he wouldnt have said not one word to reconstruct our relationship.. i tell him all the time.. during fights when hes wrong... he only opens his mouth to say negative things... like ur annoying, i want to hang up..ect.. or he just stays quite. its so hard for him to just be like im sorry your right.. and for us to go from there. then i also have an issue with.. we barely spend time together.. i see him mayb once or twice a week.. and on his only days off.. he will just be doing something else. and i feel like he just doesnt care.. because if he did wouldnt he be wanting to be with me all the time..?and hes not the type to just hug u or show u attention or affection.. but he loves to recieve it. so me giving giving and giving love and not feeling loved in return drives me crazy and we argue all the time about it and he swears up and down that he loves me and that he wants to be with me.. i dont know what to do or think.. am i wrong? what do u think?

Sarah'sdog 9 months ago

What he does for you, all good friends would do. I would stay cautious, b/c maybe he might be using you, or maybe he is taking refuge from other girls, I don't know. If you think you can handle it, tell him how you feel. If he does the negative stuff, then you get the all clear to break up.

Anne 2 months ago

I'm in a Friends with benefits situation.I want more he knows this but still wants to meet up for sex.I don't know what to do?

POM 2 months ago

Dump him! If you want a serious relationship a friends with benefits does not turn into one.

sarah 2 months ago

I really like this guy... After my last break up.I met this guy who seemed so into me he made me feel so good about myself. I have two kids from two failed relationship I don't know if he his scared or what but after we slept together it seems that only when he wants sex he calls me and I am dumb enough to sleep with him I don't know what to do I really like him

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Smangele 7 weeks ago

I thnk dat u need 2 thnk 4 urself as a woman and nt let sme man treat u lyk dirt

Nkulie 7 weeks ago

I met this guy a few months ago, I like him, he's been calling me ever since we meat, for the past few days he stoped calling me, should I call hm or jst let it be

confusedchic 5 weeks ago

How do you know if a guy is only texting you back to be nice or if he does like you ?

Risha 4 weeks ago

I'm in that dilemma sort of to. I like this guy ever since I met him. But he gives me a weird vibe. He first be sweet and kind then I feel like I'm annoying him but he won't say it he just ignores one time after a exam I told if he will go drink you know to clear his mind I wasn't asking him to get one I was asking him if he is because usually smokes between breaks and since class was over I assumed he was then after I felt worst thinking i offended. Then after a while he becomes normal while I felt worst. I know I shouldn't like someone who smokes but when I started liking him I didn't know and after I didn't care. He always asks if I need a ride and this week he asked if I'm gonna be ok waiting by myself? He makes feel happy and without telling him he brights up my day. He always say hi n bye whether I talk to him or not. I feel ignored and annoying to him so I don't talk to him after because I don't want to hurt him or vise versa. Also we glance at each other as well. Even our friends leaves alone. Which makes me unconfortable. But he is a good guy I just think I'm gonna stay friends with him because I really don't know and I think I shouldn't even think like that of him since he is a good friend of mine n he like a homie to me to who I normally talk to. I'm comfortable with him but I feel weird when friends make it obvious Idk what to do. N I highly doubt he even thinks like that. I think he likes someone else. But idk.

cho 2 weeks ago

well, there is this guy in class. We don't share any close friends kinda rapport currently or previously, but yeah he speaks/smiles 'only' to me in class. We speak of things concerned to notes and college. Nothing more. but yeah he smiles at me when ever we meet(inspite of other gals being with me, only i get a hello greeting). He is a very well behaved, decent, good natured guy. Off late i have seen him staring at me during class hours. but when I speak to him after classes, he is totally different. his response will be so different that i actually get confused with his mood shifts or whatever its called. My friends think that he likes me but shy to confront it. a few others tease us too. but i really don't think he does. The other day during a college fest i was full time watching him! and saw him staring at me as well. And due to this teasing thing I've taken a strange liking towards him. I'm totally confused with his behavior. One of his group friends is my good friend. I can't ask this mutual friend what it is.. but, how do i know what he is really upto? why cant he just speak his heart out..?

Tash 4 days ago

Well I have been talking to this guys for about 7 months we are friends with benfits.I told him that I liked him more then that and I asked him how he felt about it and he just stopped texting me but yet he still text me just to talk..but when I start talking about that again he stops texting again. I don't know what to do

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