22 Signs He Secretly Likes You And You Have A Shot With Him

Does he like you?
By Karen Clark
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You can have a hunch that a guy is into you, but most of the time, you can’t be sure about it.

When a guy isn’t ready to tell you directly that he likes you, you can find it out by checking if there are any signs he secretly likes you.

It would be great if you could read his mind, but that is impossible.

However, you can figure out what’s inside his mind without reading it and this is because the signs a man secretly likes you will be there if he’s really interested in you.

People may think that they can hide when they are in love with someone, but trust me, their body and behavior will tell on them sooner or later.

We all show affection in different ways, but there are some behavior patterns most men display when they are into a girl.

Therefore, to learn how to know if a guy secretly likes you, you just need to know what to look for. Here is what will reveal if you have a shot with him:

1. He tries to impress you

If a man has a crush on you, he will make sure to present himself in the best possible light in front of you so he’ll do anything he can to show off for you or impress you.

This doesn’t have to mean that he’ll pretend to be something he is not; he just wants to leave a good impression and wants to be more likable, which is natural and is a definite sign he is into you.

2. He tries to make you laugh

One of the signs he secretly likes you is when he does everything he can to make you smile.

Your happiness is important to him, but it’s not just about that.

Guys are aware of how attractive a good sense of humor is to girls. All girls want to be with a man who makes them laugh, and guys are well aware of it.

Most importantly, he will try to cheer you up if you’re in a bad mood because he wants to see you happy.

If you’re the only girl he’s funny around, it’s how to know if a guy secretly likes you.

3. He responds immediately to your texts

Girls need to become aware of the fact that when a guy likes you, he will respond almost instantly to your texts.

He also won’t reply with only ‘OK’ or something short like that, because he’ll try to keep the conversation going.

If he is shy, it will be easier for him to communicate by texting, so you could really connect when you exchange messages.

Who knows, maybe he will eventually let you know that he likes you over a text.

4. He is nervous around you

If he acts awkwardly and seems nervous when he’s around you, you’ll be happy to find out that this is one of the signs a man secretly likes you.

He may be talking weird or not talking at all, he may be playing with his hair or biting his nails, his leg might be shaking or he may be displaying any other form of fidgety behavior… but the bottom line is the same; this guy likes you but isn’t ready to admit it to you, and that is what causes him to be nervous around you.

5. You catch him staring at you

You’ll literally catch him staring at you without any apparent reason and then turning away the second he sees you noticing his gaze.

This is something he can’t control, no matter how hard he tries, because he simply has the need to look at you.

Staring at you is one of clearest signs he secretly likes you that will let you know if you have a shot with him.

6. He wants to learn more about you

You can learn how to know if a guy secretly likes you by paying attention to how much interest he shows in your personal life.

When he wants to learn more about you and cares to find out about your likes and dislikes, interests and everyday life, it’s one of the signs a man secretly likes you.

He will ask you a lot of questions because he wants to figure out how to impress you before he can make his move.

7. He always wants to spend some time with you

People who want to spend time with you will find a way to do so, and nothing will stop them.

No matter how busy or tired this guy is, he will always find time for you and will use every chance he gets to hang out with you.

You never bore him, and even going shopping with you is no trouble for him.

He’ll do anything just to spend some time near you, even if that includes activities that he wouldn’t usually enjoy.

8. He wants to know if you have a boyfriend

One of the obvious signs he secretly likes you is when he tries to find out if you are single.

He will ask you questions that will help him figure out if you have a boyfriend or a crush on someone else. 

If you have had a suspicious conversation with him and noticed him trying to find out your relationship status, he probably wants to change it.

9. He notices when you do something different

One of the signs he secretly likes you is in the compliments this guy has been giving you, when there exists a reason for them, and when there doesn’t.

When you do something different regarding your appearance, he always notices it, and can’t wait to compliment you.

If you changed something about your hair or bought a new dress, he is the first to let you know how beautiful it made you look.

10. He’s all over your social media accounts

The best way to learn more about someone nowadays is through social media.

As soon as the two of you met, he wanted to connect with you on all of his social media accounts.

Not only that, but he likes and comments on almost everything you post so he doesn’t hesitate to tell you that you look beautiful in a picture you posted and often wants to chat to you.

11. He gets jealous

Despite the fact that the two of you are not in a relationship and he is very well aware of it, if a guy acts jealous when you just happen to mention another man, he is definitely into you.

This guy knows he is not your boyfriend and therefore knows he doesn’t have the right to be jealous, so he won’t verbalize his jealousy… but you and everyone else will see it and sense it. 

He may get mad at you when he sees you’re interested in someone else, or he will keep finding flaws in every guy in your surroundings.

12. He can’t resist smiling when he’s around you

One of the signs a man secretly likes you is when he always has a smile on his face when he’s around you. As soon as he sees you, he can’t resist smiling.

He even laughs at all your jokes, even the ones that aren’t really funny. Probably even the mention of your name instantly puts a smile on his face.

13. He listens carefully to everything you say

Guys aren’t really good listeners unless they are into the girl who’s talking.

He wants to learn more about you and the way you think, so he listens carefully to every word that comes out of your mouth.

He is always completely focused on you when you’re talking, and he ignores his phone even when it rings, which is one of the major signs he secretly likes you.

14. He flirts with you

Some of the obvious signs a man secretly likes you are all the flirty looks and comments he gives you.

He hasn’t said to you that he likes you, at least not directly, but he’s giving you major hints.

Whenever you’re alone together, and even when you’re not, he flirts with you.

He wants to see how you react so that he can be sure he won’t get rejected if he makes the first move.

15. He never misses an opportunity to touch you

When we like someone, we have an uncontrollable urge to touch this person.

He’ll simply never miss an opportunity to touch you so when he talks to you, he’ll touch your shoulder, or he will stroke your hand.

Every time he sees you, this guy will always hug you a little bit longer or kiss you on the cheek.

He does this because your body attracts him like a magnet and because he is subconsciously making sure you are not repulsive toward his touch.

16. He tries to win over your friends and family

A man can get closer to you by making friends with your family and friends.

If he wants to become friends with your circle of friends, he also wants to get to spend more time with you.

As for your family, he knows he’ll have to win them over once you’re dating anyway, so why not start right away?

Your friends and family are also valuable sources of information about you, and he wants to use that fact.

17. He wants to spend time alone with you

How to know if a guy secretly likes you? Well, just look at how much he wants to be alone with you.

If a guy is interested in you, he’ll want to have alone time with you whenever he can.

He could even try to take you away from a crowd you’re in by asking you to go get some air or take a walk with him.

18. He teases you

Ever since they were little boys, all men have teased the girls they liked. Despite what you might think, they don’t stop doing that when they get older.

He will never hurt you, but he will tease you to build attraction and grab your attention.

When you see him acting playful and funny around you, you can be sure he’s still that boy who teases the girl he likes.

19. He tries to get your attention

If this guy likes you, he will do anything that it’s in his power to get your attention.

He might even make some heroic gestures to get you to pay attention to him.

This is another example of something guys do when they like a girl, from when they were just little boys to when they are mature men. 

A simple example of drawing attention to himself is him talking loudly.

20. He cares about you more than about others

Does he care about you more than about anyone else? Maybe he offers his help whenever you need it, or even when you don’t.

Perhaps he is very generous with you, which is not how he acts with other people.

If he showers you with care and isn’t just a naturally caring person, it’s one of the signs he secretly likes you.

21. He introduces you to his friends

If you’re suddenly invited when he hangs out with his friends, and you go with him to their parties, it’s obvious he’s into you.

A guy won’t introduce you to his friends and let you hang out with them unless he intends to make you a part of his life.

His friends also probably know if he’s interested in you, so they might give you a clue.

If they tease him about you, they probably know something you don’t – that he’s crazy about you.

22. He asks your friends about you

Your friends will tell you if he’s been asking them about you, even if he told them not to. If they do, you don’t have to wonder whether he likes you.

This goes especially for if he has been asking them if they know you are into him.

He secretly likes you; he just wants to be sure that you like him too before he makes the first move.