How to Know if You Like a Girl

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Feelings of affection can be confusing, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience with romance. If you find yourself stressing out about whether you like a girl you know, figuring out the truth might help you have a conversation about it. To figure things out, you’ll need to pay close attention to your own feelings and body language. If you like her, there’s a good chance that you’re showing signs of it.

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Tuning Into Your Feelings

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    When you like a girl, being around them will make you feel happy and elated. Think about how you feel when you’re around them and pay attention to your emotions. If you don’t feel any happiness or excitement when you see them, you may not like them.
    • When you like someone there will be more activity in the dopamine-rich areas of your brain that control feelings of pleasure and happiness. [1]
    • Many times, if you have to ask yourself if you like her, you probably do. [2]
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    If you find yourself daydreaming about the girl and constantly wondering what they’re doing, it’s a strong sign that you like them. Pay attention to what you’re thinking about throughout the day and count the number of times that you think of them. [3]
    • If you think about the girl more than 3-4 times per day, there’s a good chance you like her.
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    [4] When you like a girl, you’ll treat her nicer than other people around you. You may feel compelled to pay for her meals or do favors for her. If you catch yourself paying close attention to how she feels and go out of your way to make her day more pleasant, it’s a sign that you like her. [5]
    • For instance, you might let them cut you in the lunch line or always offer help with their classwork.
    • You may also go out of your way to be more polite to them than others.
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    If you like a girl, you’ll want important people in your life to also like them. If you’re always asking your friends or family members about their opinion of the girl and want them to accept her, there’s a good chance that you like her. [6]
    • If your friends or family don't like her, it should bother you if you like her.
    • If you could care less how others feel about the girl, there’s a good chance you don’t like them.
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    If you like the girl, you'll feel happy and proud whenever the girl success in something. Their success and victories will also make you feel good, even if you're not participating in what they are doing. If you don’t feel anything or find yourself feeling envious, it’s a sign that you don’t like them. [7]
    • For instance, you might find yourself rooting them on during competitions or feel good when they do well on tests and quizzes.
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Evaluating Physical Signs

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    Butterflies are a result of a jolt of adrenaline that sometimes happens when you see a girl you like. If you notice that you have a strange, weightless feeling when you’re around the girl, it may be a physical sign that you’re into them. [8]
    • You don't need to have butterflies when you see a girl you like, but it is a common sign that you like them.
    • As you get older and have more romantic experiences, you may not encounter butterflies as often.
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    Consider how you feel when you hug her or touch her hand. If you suddenly feel anxious or happy, these are signs you may like her. If you feel grossed out or indifferent, it’s a sign that you don’t like her at all. [9]
    • Make sure you're already friends with the girl before you touch her.
    • If the girl seems uncomfortable or pulls back when you get close, respect her personal space and don't touch her.
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    [10] If your eyes naturally go towards the girl, it’s a physical reaction to seeing something that you like. If you didn’t like her, you wouldn’t find yourself looking at her. Think about where your eyes end up when you’re around her. If you find yourself constantly looking in her direction, you may like her. [11]
    • If you can't stop yourself from looking at her, it's a sign that you have a strong attraction to her.
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    When you like a girl, you may feel anxious and could sweat more. Pay attention to whether the rhythm of your heart picks up in speed or you feel anxious. These are all signs that you like her. [12]
    • Keep in mind that some people may not get sweaty when they are around a girl they like.
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    Just because the girl flirts with other boys doesn't mean she doesn't like you. She may just have a very open and friendly personality. Talk to her about your feelings and ask her if she feels the same way.
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    It might damage the friendship if she takes it the wrong way. It's a risk you'll have to take if you want to develop a romantic relationship with her. Think about whether you'd rather have the friendship or if you really want something romantic with her and are willing to potentially lose it over it. If she's a good friend, she'll remain your friend either way after you've talked to her.
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      2. ↑ Eddy Baller. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
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      If you like a girl, you’ll probably notice that you enjoy being around her. You might also find yourself thinking or talking about her often when you’re apart. Pay attention to your thoughts and behavior when you’re around her. Do you go out of your way to be extra nice to her, or find yourself feeling really happy for her when she succeeds at something? When you like a girl, you’ll also notice physical signs. For instance, you might feel your heart racing or get butterflies in your stomach when you see her or think about her. You might also sweat more or feel your face get hot when you’re with her. Pay attention to how much you look at her, too. If you like her, you may catch yourself gazing at her all the time. For more ways to read your body language for signs that you like her, keep reading!

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