Romeo might have called out to Juliet from her window in the middle of the night, but not all guys are that obvious. Some guys will like you from afar and will never get the guts to shoot their shot with you. Even though you may not be friends, it is possible to like someone without speaking to them – especially if you see the other person often and get to witness their personality from the same room. I mean, I’m sure your striking good looks help too! If you’re a shy girl or dealing with a timid guy, it’s important to learn how to tell if a guy likes you if you’ve never talked.
1. His friends drop hints.
One of the biggest clues as to your potential boo’s feelings is his friends. While this guy may be shy, his friends will play the part and drop some major hints to help you know he likes you. They do this because they hope you’ll be the one who makes a move and finally makes their friend’s dream come true. So, what hints do you look for? First, they’ll probably tease him in front of you – you know, boys being boys. Then, they may openly ask you if you’re interested in anyone in front of him. Your boy will look like he’s dying of embarrassment, but his friends will be dying at the conversation. Finally, they may ask you to hang out with them or even bluntly ask you to sit by their friend in the hopes that physical proximity will also bring your hearts closer.
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2. He says hi to you even though you’ve never met.
If this guy has suddenly started greeting you – especially if it’s by name – he’s obviously noticed you and you’ve sparked his interest. His conversation ends with hello, or maybe he only waves or nods to you and doesn’t even speak, but he does notice you the moment you enter a room and he wants you to know that. Now, if he says hi to everyone that enters a room, don’t take this sign to heart. You’ll have to pair this sign with at least two more to know he is being more than just friendly.
3. He adds you on social media.
There are two reasons you follow or add someone on social media. The first is that you’re interested in their life and the second is that you simply want followers back. If he’s a social media king who wants to become an influencer, this sign doesn’t count. If instead, he has a normal follower count below 1,000, he’s actually interested in knowing more about you. The fact that you haven’t talked means he has to be gutsier about adding you, because it’s obvious you aren’t friends – yet, anyway. This is his way to get to know you better before actually getting to know you face-to-face or through messages. Be on the lookout for likes on your pics or replies to your stories and make sure you reciprocate them.
4. He stares at you when you’re in the same room.
The stare has long been a way to communicate without any words. You can stare at someone when you’re mad, curious, or in love, and each stare will be unique and identifiable to others. It’s really amazing what we can communicate with just our face, and that’s exactly what he’s doing if he can’t keep his eyes off of you when you’re in the same room. I mean, first I would do a quick mirror check to make sure you don’t have anything in your teeth or on your forehead, but if all that checks out, then he’s just checking you out! To spice things up, try shooting him a smile if you’re up for it.
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5. He seems louder when you’re around.
You might have seen this guy alone or in work mode and he seemed centered and even quiet, but once he has a friend nearby and you are in his line of sight, he suddenly sounds like he has a microphone in his hand. For whatever reason, many men think the louder they are, the manlier and more powerful they are. I mean, you only have to see a guy rev an engine on the highway to see what I’m talking about. If he seems cockier, louder, or just more confident when you’re around, he’s displaying his strengths to see if you take the bait.
6. He gravitates towards you.
A guy who likes you will also gravitate towards you, whether consciously or unconsciously. This means he may slowly make his way around a room until he’s closer to you. He may not speak to you directly, but he’ll chat with someone close by or choose a chair that’s next to or near to you. He may not have the guts to start a conversation, but he’s definitely opening the door in case you want to.
7. When something funny happens, he looks at you.
There’s a weird psychological phenomenon that happens when we try to be funny or experience humor. If you’re in a group and you tell or hear a joke that you think is hilarious, you’re going to naturally look at the person you like the most within that group while you’re laughing. Liking someone in this context could be romantic or platonic, but this happens because you want to see if they approve of the joke and also think it’s funny because, simply put, you care about them and their opinion. If you’re in a group setting with this guy and someone tells a joke, pay attention to who he looks at while he laughs.
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Conclusion:
Guys that keep to themselves also have feelings, even if they try to hide them. Luckily you can still tell that a guy likes you even if you’ve never said a word to each other – just check off at least three of the signs we talked about today. Then, make a move and introduce yourself. After all, you’ll never be able to confirm your theory if you don’t get to know him better! So there you have it 7 ways on how to tell if a guy likes you if you’ve never talked.