If they aren’t winking at you from across the room and openly flirting, it might be tough to figure out if someone likes you. This is especially true if it’s someone who has been in your life longer; they’re going to know how to hide their feelings from you even better. Luckily, you can still find some clear signs someone secretly likes you. These are the intimate, deeper signs that point to genuine affection from that person to you. Check them out and see how many signs this person gives out. Once you know, though, be prepared to either make a move or ignore them forever! It’s up to you to change that friendship or not. Anyway, here are 10 signs someone secretly likes you.
1. They still have your old gift.
Maybe you drew them a silly picture last year or got them a keychain as a souvenir on a trip. Or, maybe it was a more personal birthday gift you gave them when you met a few years ago. If it’s an old or a silly gift, there isn’t much reason this person would still have it years later. This is especially true if the gift is something useless, like a pin for your shirt. This person is holding on to it not because it’s valuable, but because you are. They associate the gift with you, which makes it more special in their eyes.
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2. They make friends with your friends and family.
Having the same friend group can happen when people share the same values and qualities. Becoming friends with your family, even your crazy cousin Jimmy? Now that’s effort. A person will only do this if they secretly like you and wants to get closer to you. They’re really interested in learning about you and where you came from, but their secret might come out if they ask you themselves. So, they go to your family and friends to find out all they can in the meantime.
3. They keep their promises.
Sad to say, but we live in a world where McDonald’s is more dependable than most people. Many people make promises then ghost you when you need them. But you can always find a McDonald’s when you need one, though. There’s one in almost every town. Promise-keeping friends, on the other hand, are like Chick-Fil-A’s. Amazing when you find one, but probably unavailable in your direct area. If this person is a good friend and follows through on their promises, then they are golden, and they definitely like you enough to keep on keeping their promises.
4. They change their look when you said they look cute in a certain way.
Let’s say they parted their hair differently one day or they dress a certain way and you complimented them on it and saying that, “You look nice like that.” So of course, if they like you, they’re going to remember that compliment forever! Not only will they remember it, but they’ll repeat that look far into the future to ensure they look cuter in your eyes. And you probably didn’t know that, until now.
5. They do their best to make you feel your best.
From compliments to hugs when you’re feeling down, this person will strive to be the center of your support system. You’re always going to feel better around them because they are sure to encourage and motivate you in any way you need. And hopefully, you know that they’ll like you if they seem to always be around you.
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6. Your happiness makes them happy.
We’re always happy when our loved ones are happy but do we always try to initiate that happiness? Maybe sometimes, but it’s easy to get caught up in our schedules and activities. Someone who secretly likes you is too caught up with you to focus on anything else. This means they will always try their best to make you feel confident and content. They’ll constantly ask you how you’re doing to see if there’s anything they can help you with. They truly think you both deserve the best and are the best!
7. They’re always free when you ask.
Unless they literally have no life, which is a red flag, no one is always free. Someone who likes you, though, is always free for you. How? Simple; they cancel other plans and prioritize you no matter what. This should be reserved for a serious romantic relationship, but this person is showing you their dedication before even telling you how they feel.
8. They’re always full of surprises around you.
You’ll think you have this person figured out then – BOOM – they pull a fast one on you and surprise you with a surprise birthday party. Maybe they share information about themselves you didn’t know or give you an actual surprise gift. They always seem to be pulling some strings to make magic moments happen around you because like I said again, they like you enough to do it.
9. They low-key let you know they’re single.
It’s called a secret crush for a reason. This person likes you, but they definitely don’t want to be too obvious about it. They still like you, though, so they’re going to hope for a chance to shoot their shot. This is when they’ll casually mention that they’re single without being too direct. They may make some comment like, “I haven’t been on a date in years.” Basically, this is “tell me you’re single without telling me you’re single.”
10. They are cute around you.
This person might get shy, make comments that make you blush, or create inside jokes with you and only you. You’ll notice how cute they get, both in their words and their actions, when they’re around you. So, a good indicator or sign to know that someone secretly likes you is when you see or notice them doing all the cutsie or romantic things with you. So be on the lookout for that.
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Conclusion:
Overall, if you’re able to stack a majority of these signs, then there’s a really good chance that this person that you’re seeing, indeed secretly likes you. Sometimes it’s just hard for them to come forward, but if you’re watching this and you’ve watched it all the way to the end, I’m pretty sure, you like them back, but you’re actually taking the initiative to figure things out. So why not ask them out? So there you have it 10 signs someone secretly likes you.