Sitting on
the back porch, holding a daisy and picking off petals while whispering “He
loves me, he loves me not,” is not the most accurate way to find out if a guy
really likes you. Sigh, unfortunately. Instead, we have to do some work to find out
if he’s
really into you. The good news is that guys actually make this a little
bit easier for us through their body language (phew!). So when you’re chatting
with that cutie after school, keep in mind a few of these key signals to tell
if he’s into you too:
“Open
Face”
Your cutie’s friendly face is your number one go to when
you want to know what he’s thinking. Raised eyebrows, flared nostrils, and open
lips are signs that he is into you too. He probably doesn’t even know that he
is doing it, but when you’re near he is “programmed” to react like this. Kind
of like a knee jerk reaction.
Standing
up straight
Guys subconsciously want to seem taller,
stronger, and more confident when they’re around their crush. Check to see how
he is standing- are his feet shoulder width apart? Are his shoulders back? Do his
muscles (swoon) look like they’re slightly flexed? Always watch to see if he is
standing up straight when he’s near.
Face to
face
Pay attention to where his body is facing. If his body is pointed more towards
you, then he is aware of you and genuinely likes you. Hands, shoulders, knees
and hips are specific points that you should check the positioning of.
Remember, hips don’t lie.
Keeps
in contact
The closer he is to you, the better (for you and him). Leaning
in when you’re talking isn’t just so he can hear you better, but so he can get
a little closer. If you’re in a big crowd, he might touch your lower back or
hand, too.
Mirror
effect
Ever notice that you and your crush lean back at the same
time or sip a glass of water? It might not be as coincidental as you think.
Studies have shown that when someone is attracted to you, they will
automatically mimic your movements and respond to what you’re doing. So if you’re
giggling at a joke your friend just made, glance over to see if he is smiling
on the other side of the room. And if you’re starting to lean forward, check to
see if he readjusts his position around you.
BY HANNAH HICKLEN ON 1/19/2013 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN guys, dating advice, GL's best guy advice, how to get a BF, how to flirt, crush crash course, get his attention now, playing it cool, In the mag, Feb/March 2013