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We all have been there: You’re desperately crushin’ on someone, but you just can’t tell if they feel the same way. Maybe your crush is being extra nice to you, or maybe they’re just acting like their usual selves.
It can be tough to figure out whether or not your crush likes you back, but there are some definite signs that you can look for. This article will tell you some of the most telltale ways to know if your crush likes you back.
So, next time you’re wondering, “does my crush like me?”, be sure to keep an eye out for these signs!
1. Your crush always seems to be around you
One of the most common signs that your crush likes you is that they always seem to be around you. If you find that your crush is always in your vicinity or seems to pop up wherever you are, it’s likely that they are interested in you.
This is especially true if your crush goes out of their way to talk to you and spend time with you. Sometimes, they make it very subtle that they want to be near you! So pay close attention!
2. Your crush looks at you a lot
When we like someone, we can’t help but stare at them from across the room. And if you find that your crush is constantly looking your way, it could be a sign that they are interested in you.
This is especially true if you catch your crush looking at you when you’re not looking at them. If they quickly look away when you make eye contact, it’s likely that they were staring at you and feel caught!
3. Your crush mirrors your actions
Have you ever noticed that your crush seems to mirror your actions? For example, if you cross your arms, they might cross their arms too. Or if you lean in to talk to them, they might lean in as well.
This is called “mirroring”, and it’s a common sign that someone is interested in you or at least likes you. When we like someone, we tend to unconsciously mirror their actions and body language in order to create a connection with them.
4. Your crush compliments you
Another way to know if your crush likes you is if they compliment you often. This could be things like saying you’re pretty or that you’re really funny.
A lot of times, we only compliment the people we are interested in or like. So if you find that your crush is constantly giving you compliments, it’s likely that they are interested in you too!
5. Your crush is always available
When we like someone, we want to spend as much time with them as possible. So, if you find that your crush is always available when you want to hang out, it’s a good sign that they are interested in you.
This is especially true if they text you back right away or if they always seem to have time for you. We make time for the people we like, so if your crush is always available, it’s likely that they are interested in you as well.
6. Your crush plays hard to get
But the opposite can also be true! Maybe, your crush plays hard to get and acts as if they’re always very busy or only texts you back after several hours.
This could just be their personality, but it could also be a sign that they like you. Sometimes people play hard to get when they are interested in someone because they want to seem more desirable or aloof.
But playing games can be very annoying for the other person – a.k.a. you! But you know what? It’s best just to give them a taste of their own medicine. If they keep you waiting, take your time responding to their texts, too!
7. Your crush is nervous around you
When we like someone, we can’t help but feel nervous around them. This might manifest as fidgeting, playing with your hair, or stumbling over your words.
If you find that your crush is acting differently around you than they are with other people, it could be a sign that they are interested in you and feel nervous about impressing you.
This can also be true if your crush is a very confident person. But people with confidence tend not to show their nervousness; they might instead try to hide it. So if you see your crush behaving differently around you, it could be a sign that they are interested in you.
8. Your crush is always touching you
Touch is such a powerful way to show someone you’re interested in them. And if you find that your crush is always touching you, it’s likely that they are interested in you as well.
This could be things like brushing your hair out of your face, touching your arm, or even giving you a hug. We tend to touch the people we like, so if your crush is always touching you, it’s a good sign that they are interested in you.
9. Your crush laughs at your jokes
Do you find that your crush always laughs at your jokes, even when they’re not that funny? This could be a sign that they are interested in you.
We tend to laugh at the things people say when we like them or are interested in them. So if your crush is always laughing at your jokes, it’s likely that they are interested in you too!
10. Your crush asks you a lot of questions
Another way to know if your crush is interested in you is if they ask you a lot of questions. This could be about your life, your hobbies, or even just what you’re doing today.
People tend to ask a lot of questions when they are interested in someone because they want to get to know them better. So if you find that your crush is always asking you questions, it’s likely that they are interested in you too!
11. Your crush’s friends know who you are
If your crush’s friends know who you are, it’s likely that they’ve talked about you! This is usually a good sign that your crush is interested in you.
We tend to talk about the people we like with our friends, so if they know who you are, it’s likely that your crush has talked about you with them. This is a good sign that they are interested in you!
But even if your crush’s friends already know you (for example, because they are your classmates, etc.), take a close look at them. If they behave differently when you and your crush are around each other, it’s likely that they know about your crush’s feelings toward you!
12. Your crush reacts to your social media posts
If your crush reacts to your social media posts, it’s a good sign that they are interested in you. This could be liking, commenting, or even just viewing your posts.
We tend to pay more attention to the social media posts of people we like or are interested in. So if you find that your crush is always reacting to your posts, it’s likely that they are interested in you too!
We hope our tips were helpful to you!
These are just a few of the many ways you can tell if your crush is interested in you. If you want to learn more, there are plenty of books and articles out there on the topic.
Good luck!
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