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Sometimes it is hard to tell if your love interest has feelings for you. So how can you know if the person you care about likes you too? If your man expresses himself with several of these signs, it’s a clear indication he has strong feelings for you!
1. He’ll smile a lot around you
A guy you’re attracted to smiling around you is always a good sign. It means he’s happy to be around you and enjoys your company. When a guy is in love with you, he’ll smile as much as possible in your presence, if he wants to or not.
2. He’ll make an effort to look good for you
If your crush seems to make an extra effort to look good in your presence, he’s probably into you. It’s just natural that we want to be seen in the perfect light. When someone we care about is around, we want to put our best foot forward.
3. He flirts naturally with you
Flirting is always a sign of interest. Especially when it comes naturally to a guy around you, it’s definitely a good sign.
If he’s making an effort to be playful, charming, and even a little bit naughty with you, it means he sees you as someone special he wants to impress.
4. He’s trying to impress you
Guys are often very competitive and want to impress the girl they like. If your man is constantly trying to one-up you or show off his accomplishments, it means he’s trying to make a good impression on you. It’s a sign that he wants you to see him as boyfriend material.
5. He is overly protective of you
Most men are protective of the women they love. It’s in our nature to want to shield those we care about from harm. If your crush is always looking out for you and trying to make sure you’re safe, it means he’s really invested in you.
Sure, this might be a bit overbearing for some, but you can always tell him to calm down a bit.
6. He distances himself from other girls
When other girls are around him in your presence, he makes a point of distancing himself from them. It’s likely that he doesn’t want you to feel uncomfortable or like he’s interested in another one.
If he’s making it a point to exclude other girls around you, it means he only has eyes for you.
7. He’s nervous when alone with you
When a guy is alone with the girl he likes, he often becomes nervous. It’s because he’s trying to make a good impression and doesn’t want to mess up his chances with you. If your man seems a bit jittery or shy around you, it’s definitely a good sign.
8. He values your opinion
When a guy really likes a girl, he often looks to her for approval and opinion. If your man constantly asks for your thoughts on things and genuinely takes into account what you have to say, it’s because he respects and values your opinion.
It might not seem like a big deal, but it’s definitely a sign that he cares about what you think.
9. He touches you often and in a loving way
Touch is a powerful way to communicate emotion, and when a guy is in love with you, he’ll want to touch you as often as possible. It might be an arm around your waist or shoulders, a hand on your back, or even a hug.
If he’s constantly touching you in a gentle and loving way, it probably means he’s in love with you.
10. He remembers your important dates
A guy who loves you will always remember your important dates. Birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions are all important to a relationship.
If your man takes the time to remember these important dates and send you a sweet message or gift, it means he cares about you a lot.
But it also depends on what kind of guy he is. Some people are just daydreamers that even forget to tie their shoes, let alone remember special dates. So, if he’s one of these people, don’t read too much into it.
11. He remembers small details about your life
Just like the last tip, remembering seemingly insignificant details about you is a good sign. If he can tell you about the time you got lost in Barcelona or that one time you mentioned you wanted to try surfing, it means he’s been paying attention.
When a guy remembers small details about your life, it means he’s interested in learning more about you and cares a lot about you.
12. He seems hurt when you rant over men in general
Even though he’s a guy, if he’s into you, he’ll likely be hurt when you rant about men in general. It’s because he doesn’t want you to think all men are bad and that you’re better off without him.
If your man seems to get visibly upset or defensive when you talk badly about men, it’s a sign he really cares about you and doesn’t want you to think that he’s bad boyfriend material.
13. Friends point out how cute you two would be together
If your friends think you and your crush would make a great couple, they’re probably right. When everyone around you can see how perfect you and your man are for each other, it means you have something special.
Obviously, this isn’t the be-all and end-all of relationship signs, but it’s definitely a good indication that things are headed in the right direction.
14. He talks about you to other people
When a guy talks about his crush to other people, it means he’s really into her. It also shows that he trusts those people enough to share intimate details about his feelings for you.
If he regularly brings you up in conversations with his friends and family, it’s a definite sign that he has a crush on you.
15. He does things to make your life easier
If he is always going out of his way to make your life easier, it means he cares about you. Whether it’s picking up your favorite coffee on the way to work or doing the dishes without being asked, a guy who loves you will always try to make things easier for you.
It might not seem like a big deal, but it’s definitely a sign that he cares about you a lot.
16. He misses you when you’re not around
If he’s constantly texting you or calling you to make sure you’re okay, it means he misses you. Guys are typically not big on showing their emotions, so if he’s taking the time to reach out to you when you’re not around, it means he really cares about you.
It also shows that he wants to stay in touch with you as much as possible.
17. He’s always happy when he’s around you
If he’s always happy and upbeat when he’s around you, it means he loves being around you. Guys typically aren’t very affectionate in public, so if he’s constantly grinning and seems really happy to be around you, it’s a good sign.
It means he loves spending time with you and enjoys your company.
18. He listens to you and takes your feelings into account
If he’s always listening to you and taking your feelings into account, it means he cares about you. A guy who is truly interested in you will always make an effort to listen to what you have to say and will try to understand your point of view.
If he regularly takes your feelings into consideration, it’s a sign that he cares about you and wants to make sure you’re happy.
19. He introduces you to his family and friends
Introducing you to his family and friends is a huge deal for a guy. It means he’s proud to have you by his side and wants everyone to know about your relationship, even if there isn’t one yet.
If your man has introduced you to his family and friends, it’s definitely a sign he cares about you and wants you in his life.
20. He makes sacrifices for you
If he’s willing to make sacrifices for you, it means he loves you. Guys typically aren’t big on making compromises or putting their own needs aside for someone else, so if he’s doing it for you, it means he cares about you a lot.
It shows that he’s willing to go the extra mile for you and is always thinking about what he can do to make your life better.
21. He talks about your future together
If he’s talking about your future together, it means he sees a future with you. Guys don’t typically talk about the future unless they’re really serious about a girl.
If he’s already planning out things like where you’ll live or what you’ll do on your anniversary, it means he’s falling in love with you.
22. He tells you that he loves you
This is definitely the ultimate sign that he loves you. Guys don’t typically say “I love you” unless they really mean it.
If your man has told you that he loves you, it means he’s madly in love with you and wants to be with you forever.
These are the top signs a guy has strong feelings for you and is great boyfriend material. No love potion is needed!
If he displays most or all of these behaviors, then rest assured that you’ve nabbed yourself a keeper! Of course, everyone is different, and some guys may not exhibit all of these qualities, but if your man generally falls into this category, then you can be sure that he’s boyfriend material.
And who knows? With a little bit of effort on your part, maybe he’ll even become your official boyfriend soon!
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