Think aloud
Unlike women who are always ready to pour out their feelings, men are mostly reserved when it comes to emotions. So, how do you know when a guy is emotionally attached to you?
Maybe it’s just your head playing games with you and you’re deluding yourself into thinking he’s emotionally attached.
The truth is, relationships can be difficult to navigate when you don’t understand the obvious signs surrounding them. Love is much more than just plain physical attraction. You have to be emotionally connected to your partner for your love to have a happy ending.
Physical attraction is bound to fade somewhat once each other’s flaws come to the surface. On the other hand, emotional attachment definitely lasts longer if it’s fed properly.
So, are there any ways that you can get your guy to be emotionally attached to you? And how do you know when a guy is emotionally attached to you in the first place?
Well, unlike women, men aren’t verbal beings. Women like to be pretty straightforward with a guy because they see no point in wasting someone’s time – they get down to business from the start.
On the other hand, men are a completely different species. They want to hide their feelings, since they’ve been raised from a young age not to show their emotions as that translates to weakness.
Another reason why men hide their emotions is because they’re not good with words. The background for that might be because they have this innate fear of rejection and humiliation if their feelings aren’t reciprocated.
How do you know when a guy is emotionally attached?
Well, they’ll show you they’re attracted to you in a subtle way, using cute little signs that no one can interpret but you.
It’s up to you to decipher them as that will bring you closer to your goal of being in a relationship with this guy.
That said, sometimes you need to give guys a break.
Why? Because it’s never easy to approach an unknown girl and ask her out.
He never knows what kind of an answer he’ll get, especially if he isn’t experienced enough to handle rejection the right way.
A nice guy is most definitely scared he’ll do something wrong and lose you for good.
You can also use these signs as a way to differentiate a nice guy from a bad one, as bad guys won’t have the time to do any of these things.
Usually, they’re pretty straightforward and they’ll get down to business, which is to make you fall in love with them like crazy and then quickly leave you alone and heartbroken.
So, if you recognize any of the following signs, then you can be sure that your guy is not just a good guy, but one who’s emotionally attached to you as well.
Types of attachment
Before we get into signs he’s emotionally attached, it’s first important to know the difference between physical and emotional attachment.
On top of that, there’s also friend attachment, which is fairly common these days.
Friend attachment
Friend attachment is the most common of the three and as you start building a relationship with the guy, his feelings for you remain purely platonic and nothing else.
It’s also known as the friend zone and once you fall into it, there’s hardly any chance that anything serious will eventually develop between the two of you.
He sees you as a friend and that’s it.
Physical attachment
On the other hand, physical attachment is based only on physical looks and chemistry.
As you know, those kinds of relationships can’t last since chemistry isn’t enough to sustain a relationship.
It’s definitely good if you feel the chemistry between the two of you, but as the honeymoon stage fades away, so will the chemistry too and you’ll be left with nothing.
Emotional attachment
Emotional attachment is what we should always look for. Love is all about the connections of two souls rather than purely physical attraction.
When you find a guy who’s emotionally attached to you, then you’ll know that he’s your forever person.
You’ll have him by your side for eternity and his love for you will never fade.
How do you know when a guy is emotionally attached to you?
1. He calls or texts you all the time
Does your guy contact you all the time, like all day every day? You think that’s adorable and sweet?
If that’s the case, then you know he’s emotionally attached and you got him hooked on you.
He keeps in close contact with you because he wants to know if everything is fine with you.
Also, he can’t get you out of his head, so he’s missing you all the time. He craves the sound of your voice.
It might sound a bit clingy-needy, but if you’re the type of girl who wants her guy to be as close to her as possible, then you probably think this is cute.
There is a major difference between being needy over the phone and being absolutely adorable.
Guys can be possessive sometimes, so try to watch out for that.
If it doesn’t bother you that he wants to see you every day, then it’s just super sweet that he contacts you all the time.
His only mission is to talk to you and keep the conversation going, so you’ll get a lot of “Hi” messages for sure.
You occupy his thoughts and he’s just worried and wants to know if you’re okay.
2. He chooses to spend his time with you and not his friends
You know your guy is emotionally attached to you when he constantly asks to hang out with you instead of his friends.
Even if your plan is to go to the hair salon, he’ll still want to come with you.
He doesn’t mind waiting for you because every second he gets to spend with you is precious to him.
He’s more likely to spend his time with you than his friends.
They’ll call him to let him know they’re going out, but he’ll rather ask you what you’re doing tonight and try to squeeze himself in.
He goes the extra mile in helping you with your work or decorating your room. These are obvious signs your guy is emotionally attached to you.
As with the previous sign, this might seem a bit clingy to some girls, so if you’re not into it, then it’s probably for the best to let him know that he needs to respect your alone time.
Talk to him and say that you need some space, but at the same time be careful not to push him away.
3. He actively listens to every word you say
Most women know that guys have a short attention span.
That’s why in most cases you’ll see a woman arguing with her man about how he didn’t listen to her.
However, when a guy is emotionally attached to you, then he’ll solely focus on you and what you have to say.
He’ll spend quality time with you and be totally immersed in your conversation. Nothing will distract him from listening to you.
His mind will not wander off, his eyes will be locked onto you, and you’ll see how he absorbs every word that comes out of your mouth.
He’ll not play with his phone as most guys do nor will he be distracted in any other way.
You’re his focus point because he feels a strong emotional connection toward you.
That’s when you know that the guy is completely yours.
Your opinion matters greatly to him and that’s why he actively listens to what you have to say.
He’s not like the other guys whose attention wanes the second their woman starts talking about stuff she’s interested in. No, this guy ain’t like that!
4. He asks for your opinion
A guy who is emotionally attached to you will be interested in your views about a particular matter.
He’ll ask you a ton of questions about everything and everyone from his sneakers to your best friend and more.
He’ll take your opinion into account before making a final decision because he’s emotionally attached to you.
It doesn’t matter if the decision is small or big, he’s making sure to include you in his life. He’s getting used to you being around him.
He doesn’t just include you in his decision-making process and respect your opinions, he also genuinely wants you to be happy with the choices he makes.
He knows that they will impact both him and you in the future.
5. He only has eyes for you
How do you know when a guy is emotionally attached to you? Well, when he’s only interested in you and no one else.
That’s why he calls and texts you whenever he finds some free time.
He focuses all of his energy on you, so that’s why he’ll actively listen to what you have to say.
He’ll spend all of his time with you, and that includes him coming to you on a Friday evening with a bag of popcorn rather than going out with his friends.
But most importantly, he’s not dating anyone else besides you.
It’s a major turn-off when a guy isn’t quite sure whether or not he wants to settle down with a girl.
And we all know it’s never a good idea to let a woman wait for too long because she’ll move on if a man is unsure about his feelings.
But with this guy, you won’t have to worry because he’s emotionally attached only to you and no one else.
6. He remembers the little things
Isn’t it sweet when a guy knows that your favorite rose is orange?
You know you’ve mentioned him a couple of times but you never thought that he would remember it, right?
Well, an obvious sign that a guy is emotionally attached to you is when he remembers the little things that you say.
It’s one of the sweetest things about a guy who feels a powerful emotional attraction to you.
If he remembers things that you share with him, that means that he actively listens to you.
He may even ask you about something that you talked about a couple of days back.
Or maybe he’ll go ahead and surprise you with a gift that you mentioned in one of your conversations.
His emotional connection with you is deep and strong and this is how you’ll know it.
7. He always prioritizes you
You know a guy isn’t for you if he acts selfishly and doesn’t think about your emotions or needs.
If he doesn’t put you first, then he sure doesn’t deserve to have you at all.
Such guys won’t stick for too long anyway. He won’t prioritize you in any way and will be a selfish lover.
Don’t ever think that a guy like that will ever take you out to a nice dinner and actually give you any attention – even though you deserve it.
On the other hand, a guy who is emotionally invested in you and who feels a strong emotional connection toward you will do anything he can to satisfy your needs.
He’ll put you first in every way. He’ll respect your opinion, really listen to you, and place you above anyone else on his priority list.
Why? Because he’s emotionally attached to you.
8. He’ll go above and beyond to make you happy
Every one of us likes to be spoiled to some degree, right? Everyone jumps for joy when they receive a gift from their special someone.
For the most part of your dating, you know what you’re getting and you expect it.
A guy who’s emotionally attached to you will go above and beyond to make you happy.
He’ll get you gifts, make kind little gestures, and spoil you every opportunity he can get.
Even if he can’t afford all the beautiful things, he’ll do everything he can to put a smile on your gorgeous face.
You mean that much to him and he’s fully invested in you and your happiness.
9. He gives you the special look
You know what they say, the eyes are windows to the soul – and it’s true!
You know a guy is emotionally attached to you when he looks at you in a special way.
And you can see that he wants you and only you. When you look in his eyes, you see admiration, appreciation, and respect.
He’s finally found his peace in you and he looks happy and smiles when he stares into your eyes.
By the way he looks at you, you can see that he truly belongs to you.
And that sort of thing can’t be faked. No guy in this world can act that look, not even the best actors.
Even if he’s a narcissist in disguise, he couldn’t fake the look. You know he’s emotionally attached to you when you recognize this sign.
10. He introduces you to his family and friends
Guys don’t like to introduce everyone to their friends or family members. You have to be very special if a guy does that.
For him, those are the people who have his trust and he won’t introduce you to them unless he’s very interested in you.
So, how do you know when a guy is emotionally attached to you? Well, he’ll insist on you meeting the most important people in his life.
He won’t have any problem showing you to everyone because he knows you’re a gem. He wants everyone to see that.
At first, you may think that he’s doing this because he’s seeking their approval, but even if that’s the case, it won’t stop him from pursuing you because he holds you very dear to his heart.
If he’s emotionally attached to you, then he’s probably told them some interesting facts about you, so don’t be surprised if they know a lot about you already.
11. He defends you at all costs
It’s in men’s nature to protect those who are closest to them.
So, it shouldn’t come up as a surprise to you to see him defending you from anyone who tries to attack you, whether that be verbally or physically.
He’ll always be on your side because he can’t stand to see anyone disrespecting you in any shape or form.
He doesn’t want you to be intimated by anyone. Instead, he’ll give you a much-needed push so that you can counter if someone tries to threaten you.
And even if you’re the one in the wrong, he won’t correct you in public. He’ll wait for you to get home to tell you.
If he does that, then that’s a clear sign he’s emotionally attached to you and only wants what’s truly best for you.
12. He physically leans toward you
The thing about love is that when you’re really into someone, you can’t help but be closer to them at every chance you can get.
And one of the signs he’s emotionally attached to you is when he physically leans toward you.
Trust me, he’s not doing this on purpose. It’s all because of the law of attraction. He simply can’t help but be physically closer to you.
His soul yearns for you and his body too!
He’ll respect you and your boundaries, so it’s not like he’ll smother or ambush you.
He’ll always leave you some space so that you can move back if he makes you uncomfortable.
13. He shows his true colors
Many guys pretend to be something they’re not. That’s especially true at the beginning of a relationship when everyone wants to show their best self.
However, this guy will show his true colors from the very beginning. He won’t pretend to be someone he’s not.
He knows that you can do that only for so long before the masks eventually fall and you’ll reveal your true nature.
That’s why he’ll be himself all the time. He’s not afraid of you because he knows you won’t judge him.
He doesn’t play any mind games with you because he feels a strong emotional connection toward you and he refuses to gamble away the chance of spending his life with you.
14. He doesn’t hide anything from you
When a guy is emotionally attached to a girl, he won’t have a problem sharing everything with her.
He’ll be completely honest because he knows she deserves to know the truth.
A healthy relationship should be based on honesty. Without it, it will most surely fail and he knows that.
He knows if you keep secrets from your woman, she’ll find out eventually and make you regret it.
That’s why he’ll be an open book and answer your every question.
The thing is, once you commit to lying to your partner, there is no returning back. You’ll be always labeled as a liar.
And even if you repent of your lies, the trust that you created will be shattered. Once that’s done, it’s hard to go back.
A guy who is emotionally invested in you doesn’t want to take that risk, so he’ll be completely open with you.
15. He wants to commit to you
If a guy is emotionally attached to you, then he’ll want to spend the rest of his life with you.
He’s certain that he found the one and he’ll make sure that it stays that way.
He’s aware that emotional connection is more important than plain physical attraction.
He doesn’t want to risk losing you and what the two of you have.
He’s committed only to you. He won’t make you doubt him when it comes to other women because you’re the only one for him.
You’re at the center of his life. You are his source of happiness.
Don’t be afraid if he seems to be moving fast – it’s just because he’s already made up his mind. He’s prepared to take your relationship to the next level.
Wrapping up
Now that you know the signs he’s emotionally attached, it’s up to you to decide whether you want to pursue a relationship with him or want him to slow down a bit.
Or, if you don’t see any potential, then you can end things before he gets even more attached to you.
Whatever the case, have an honest chat with him and see where it’ll take you.
You never know – you might be in sync. Then things should progress nicely between the two of you.
