Have you ever trusted your instincts only to be proven wrong? It could be as embarrassing as raising your hand in class and giving the wrong answer. Now let’s look at your current situation; you may think he likes you, maybe you’re even confident that he does, but imagine saying so and having it be the wrong answer… ouch. It’s time to test your theory before betting on it. Do this to see if he likes you; if he responds the right way to at least four out of seven of these situations, then we’ll trust your gut this time!
1. Stop texting him first.
Before I get into this method, I want to make it clear that I generally don’t recommend texting games. The whole “I’m not texting you until you text me” gig is usually lame and a waste of time. The only time it could be effective is if you’re studying this guy and his responses, like now. Ghost him for a while. See if he’s going to do a follow-up text. See if he worries about you going missing for a while. If he worries about you and likes you, he’s going to reach out to you. If he doesn’t, and it’s been days, then yeah, he doesn’t really care about you enough to follow up. Or he probably forgot about you. But don’t do this too often because then it’ll seem like you aren’t interested in him.
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2. Ask him about his future plans.
When I say future plans, I don’t mean what he’s having for lunch tomorrow. Ask him about his plans over the next year or more. Does he have any intention of moving? Does he have any big trips in mind? What about adventures, or fun things he wants to do? If you go to school together or work in the same building, ask about upcoming social events like class parties or dances. If he mentions any future plan and either asks you to join him or mentions you in any way, he likes you. When we like someone, we tend to build up these ideal scenarios in our minds. You know, like when you’re in the shower and you’re playing through a situation that has never and probably will never happen. A guy who likes you could also think like that, and he’ll have no problem picturing you as a part of his future.
3. See if he remembers important details about you.
This is an easy test, as all you’ll need to do is mention a couple of things and then listen. Share important aspects of your life with this guy. Some easy examples are your likes, dislikes, birthday, and any other important things that happened in your life. Then you give it some time, and you quiz him on it. Of course, you don’t ask him a list of questions. You be lowkey and random about it like, “do you even remember my birthday?” If he does, then ah-ha, he likes you enough to remember the little details about you.
4. Mention a compliment about another guy.
When you and this guy are having a casual conversation, find a way to bring up a compliment about another guy. Be discreet, but focus on that one thing you want to compliment another guy on. Pay close attention to how this guy reacts. Look for subtle differences, like a break in eye contact, change in tone, or even an attitude over your comment. A guy who likes you isn’t going to want to hear about how you could like someone else. See if he gets jealous talking about another guy and see if he gets worked upon it. If he does, then it’s a sign that he likes you. And the most important part of it all whether if he gets jealous or not, let him know that it was just a joke so he doesn’t actually think that you like someone else.
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5. Ask him what his favorite thing about you is.
This is a fun question because you’re almost saying that he likes you for sure. But you’re going to have to be a little bold on this one and add a little twist to it like saying, “I would make a great girlfriend, right?” “Would you consider dating someone like me?” Now notice how I use the word “consider.” It gives him an option, instead of asking him directly, like saying, “do you like me.” And sometimes direct approaches like that could be too direct. But going back to the original question, if he says “yes,” then you know he likes you, and if he says, “no.” Oh well, his loss. Haha.
6. See if he’ll try a new activity with you… and a boring one.
Tell this guy you want to try out this new activity, but you don’t want to try it alone, and ask him if he wants to join you. Find some activities that you know he might not enjoy or hate. It could be bird-watching, doing a knitting class, or going mushroom hunting. I don’t know. Haha. If he agrees to join you even though he doesn’t like it, then he definitely likes you because why is he doing something that he doesn’t like and it’s boring to him. You see?
7. Observe his effort.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and an action is worth a thousand pictures. Ok, maybe I made that up, but actions do speak louder than words. Does this guy make an effort to see you? To get to know you? How about helping you when you need a hand or when you’re feeling down? If he’s there through thick and thin, then he likes you. If he’s only there now and again, he’s a bro you can only half-count on. His effort will show.
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Conclusion:
Overall, if you’re not a guy and if you just show a little interest towards a guy and that you like them, most guys will go crazy for you. But in a good way. Guys are biologically wired differently than their counterparts. I’m not saying anything bad, but like if I get a high five from my crush and she notices me, I’ll probably just melt on the inside and won’t wash my hands for a couple of days. So there you have it, 7 things you can do now to see if he likes you.