What are body language signs a woman is flirting?
As a guy I always find it hard to tell if a girl is flirting with me, and I feel like I'm missing out on possible connections because of it. What are the body language signs I should be looking for to figure out if a girl is flirting or not? Please help!
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When a girl is flirting with you, she’ll often smile, make strong eye contact, and act really present in the moment. She may do a little bit of hair touching every once in a while. If she’s leaning forward, that shows she’s interested. If she’s leaning backward, that could be a sign she’s not interested.
If she seems open, engaged, and comfortable, don’t be afraid to give a little touch here and there, like a quick touch to her arm when you’re talking and laughing. Of course, if she pulls away, that's a sign that she’s not comfortable with that, so be aware of how she responds.
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If she seems open, engaged, and comfortable, don’t be afraid to give a little touch here and there, like a quick touch to her arm when you’re talking and laughing. Of course, if she pulls away, that's a sign that she’s not comfortable with that, so be aware of how she responds.
Flirting can be hard to decipher unless you know what to look for. A lot of women smile a lot, laugh, and will often use body language. It could be a tap on the shoulder, a pat on the back, a flip of the hair. Try flirting back and see if she’s responsive. Give her a compliment, smile her way. Test the waters and see where you sail.
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Here are some things to look for! Eye contact, smiling, giggling, tossing or playing with their hair, open body positioning (as opposed to crossed arms), and interest in the conversation are all signs.
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If a woman you're interested in tries to look away when you make eye contact but keeps glancing back at you, it's a sign she's attracted but maybe a little shy. You may notice this happen when the girl you're with tries to pretend she's looking at something else but can't resist sneaking peeks at you. It's a good sign if she lights up when she catches you looking back.
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As a girl myself, I know we sometimes flirt by looking away when you catch us staring. We want you to know we're interested but get shy about holding eye contact. If you like her too, flirt back subtly without going overboard. And if you're not interested, let her down easy.
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If a girl finds excuses to be near you, like sitting right next to you when there's plenty of space, it shows she wants to get closer. Try glancing her way to see if she's sneaking looks at you. It could mean she hopes you'll make the first move.
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Every woman is different! Maybe she just likes to play with her hair. This does not necessarily mean that she is trying to flirt with you. Pay more attention to how engaged she is, or if she is comfortable. Keep in mind that sometimes, women aren't trying to flirt, it's simply their personality. Pay attention, and if she moves away, give her space.
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