30+ Ways to Tell If a Guy Is Crushing on You: Experts Weigh In

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When it comes to crushes, actions speak louder than words
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It seems like he's into you, but you can't be sure. Is it the way he looks at you, the way he seems to hang on your every word? The way his friends snicker to themselves and find some reason to leave so you can be alone together? While a single sign by itself might not mean anything, a whole pile of them probably means he has a crush on you! Keep reading to add up the signs for yourself—plus, our psychology experts weigh in with explanations and advice.

Signs That a Guy Has a Crush on You

  • He pays attention to you and asks you a lot of questions.
  • He always makes time for you or seems to always be around.
  • He compliments you on things you do.
  • He remembers little things you told him and follows up on them.
  • He gets fidgety and tongue-tied around you.
1

He acts differently whenever you're around.

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  1. His feelings for you have made him unsure how to act. If he has a crush on you, those feelings make him feel vulnerable around you (because you could easily hurt him). [1] That vulnerability makes him uncomfortable, so he's more likely to act out of character. This is really more about vibes than anything else, but it's a pretty good way to tell if he's picked up a crush on you. What "different" means depends on the boy—if he's normally pretty quiet and reserved, but gets really animated around you? He might have a crush on you.
    • Having a crush may even cause him to behave coldly towards you to overcompensate for his feelings, even if previously he'd always been really sweet to you.
    • If there's anything about the way he's acting that's making you uncomfortable, say something! You don't have to mention that you suspect he has a crush on you—just say something like "I really enjoy hanging out with you but I feel uncomfortable when you do that."
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2

He tries to impress you.

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  1. A lot of times if a guy has a crush, he'll go out of his way to seem like he's the best around—like, who wouldn't fall head over heels for that guy? What a charmer! If he's not currently doing anything he can impress you with, he might tell you about something impressive he did earlier.
    • If he's actively doing something, does he keep looking back at you to see your reaction? He might be quietly hoping you're impressed.
    • If you're interested in him and want to call him out on this in a playful way, you might say, "Are you trying to impress me? Because it's definitely working!"
3

He acts jealous when you hang out with other guys.

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  1. He's not necessarily going to come right out and say that he's jealous—but there will be signs. Maybe he talks about what a loser one of your guy friends is, or randomly brings up how another guy you hang out with cheated on his girlfriend. He's trying to make himself seem better than them in comparison. [2]
    • There's usually nothing wrong with this kind of behavior as long as he's not being rude to these other guys. If it makes you uncomfortable, you can bring it up in a subtle way. If you're kind of into him, you might say something like, "Hey, are you jealous? Because trust me, you have nothing to worry about!" That'll usually get him to calm down a little.
    • If you don't return his feelings, ask him what's motivating his jealous-sounding comments. You might also say something to reinforce your platonic feelings for him, such as, "Is there some reason you don't want me hanging out with them? We've been friends for a long time, you know I trust your judgment."
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4

He defends you against insults or criticism.

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  1. He thinks you're amazing and expects everyone else to agree. If a guy has a crush on you, he probably thinks you're perfect and can do no wrong. The second anyone says the first critical word about you—even if you deserved it—he'll be jumping to your defense.
    • For example, if someone in your study group is complaining that you're always late, he might remind them that you have to come from soccer practice, which sometimes runs late.
5

He looks for excuses to spend time with you.

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  1. Dating coach John Keegan notes that "when you really want to get closer to someone and you want them to…like you back, you want to come in slowly, kind of like going up to a strange animal you don't know." [3] This is what's going on in this boy's mind if he has a crush on you—he wants to be around you, but he doesn't want to scare you off. So he'll come up with whatever excuse he can to be as close to you as possible.
    • For example, if he sees you sitting at a café, he might invent several reasons for needing to pass by your table, such as to get more napkins, to go to the restroom, and then to get a straw.
    • Dating coach Candice Mostisser mentions this as one of the biggest signs that he might have a crush on you. "Do they choose to be around you when they can be around other people?" she asks. "Let's say you're at a party. If you walk away, are they making the point to come be next to you at some point? And do they try to spend time alone with you?" she continues. [4]
    • Dating coach Eddy Baller agrees, noting that "the most important thing is that [he] stays there and continues talking with you." [5]
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He gives you prolonged eye contact.

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  1. He gets lost in your eyes while hanging on your every word. "Eye contact is another way of flirting," dating coach Cher Gopman explains. "A touch, eye contact, and showing that you're really engaged are all signs of flirting." [6] If he can't take his eyes off of you, it's likely he's interested in a relationship beyond friendship. After all, people don't usually keep making eye contact with someone they don't like. [7]
    • "That's one of the most powerful ways to make a connection," Baller agrees. "Making strong eye contact, not having your eyes dart all over the room." [8]
7

He flirts with you often.

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  1. While flirting doesn't necessarily guarantee that he's interested in a romantic relationship with you, it definitely proves he's interested. Guys just don't flirt with someone unless they're interested in them in some way. [9]
    • Don't expect him to be the king of rizz, either—if he has a crush on you, he's probably going to be pretty awkward (and that's totally okay).
    • His "flirting" might come across more as teasing or roasting you, which is pretty normal. But if he says something that actually hurts your feelings, speak up. Say something like, "I know you're just playing around but that was actually pretty hurtful. Can we not joke about that again? I'm really sensitive about it."
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8

He wants to know your thoughts and feelings.

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  1. He cares about your perspective and wants to understand you. Keegan notes that if you have a crush on someone, you want to get closer to them "just on a social-friendly level, and get to know them as a person without pushing anything on them." [10] He also doesn't want to risk upsetting you, so he's going to make sure he knows exactly what you like and what you don't like. He's also going to ask you a lot of questions so he can get to know you better. [11]
    • If he has a crush on you, he's going to want to find out everything he possibly can about you. Don't be surprised if he's constantly quizzing you on your favorite things.
    • He also probably wants to make sure that everything's to your liking when you're out someplace. For example, he might offer you his jacket if it gets chilly after the sun goes down.
9

He treats you differently from other girls.

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  1. Watch how he acts around other girls, then compare how he acts around you. A lot of things that might seem like a sign that he could have a crush on you could just be how he is. You'll never know unless you start watching him around other girls.
    • For example, if he's always extremely courteous and holds the door open for everyone, you can't really assume anything from that. But if he goes out of his way to be more courteous to you, he might have a crush on you.
    • This can go in the other direction as well, although this can really be confusing. If he's really outgoing and flirtatious around other girls but standoffish around you, it could mean he has a crush on you. The key is that he's treating you differently.
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10

He's all over your social media.

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  1. He wants to be the first to like and comment. On "any social media," as Keegan explains, "you can project an image… that shows your best life. So that can make people, in a way, kind of see the best parts of you, see the life that you're inviting them into." [12] If he's interacting with all of your posts, he's sending you the message that he's interested in getting to know you and how you live your life.
    • If he's tagging you in posts or sending you posts, that's another big sign that he's interested in you because he's sharing things with you that he thinks you'll like. [13]
11

He does little favors for you.

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  1. He acts on the things that you tell him so he knows what you might need to make your day go a little more smoothly—and he's going to be the one to take care of that for you. Often, he doesn't even care if you know that he was the one who did it. [14]
    • For example, if he knows you had to leave school early, he might pick up notes and assignments for you from the classes you missed so you don't fall behind.
    • It can even be as simple as offering to take your trash for you when he gets up from the table or offering to hold your water cup so you can respond to a text.
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12

He offers help without being asked.

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  1. He wants you to know that he's there to support you. If a boy has a crush on you, he'll volunteer to help whenever you need anything—sometimes even before you've mentioned what you need. If you know that you can always count on him for a ride or to save you a seat in class, he might have a crush on you. [15]
    • Guys who do this are usually motivated by wanting to show you how supportive they would be in a romantic relationship.
    • If you're not interested in doing anything romantic with him, it's a good idea to turn down these offers from time to time. You might also reinforce your feelings for him by saying something like, "Thanks so much for giving me a ride! I've always appreciated your friendship."
13

He remembers small things you've said.

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  1. He considers every detail about you important. If a guy has a crush on you, he'll remember practically everything you've ever said. Yes, that includes when you made that offhand comment about how you hate asparagus. [16]
    • Not only will he remember these things, but he'll bring them up again or follow up on them. If he's ever shocked you by asking about something that you'd totally forgotten about yourself, he likely has a crush on you.
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14

He calls or texts you a lot.

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  1. Every time he texts you, that's a moment that you popped into his head. Add up all those moments over the course of the day (or night) and that'll give you some idea of how much you're on his mind. If it's often? He's probably crushing pretty hard.
    • Pay attention to how he's texting you, too. When asked about some signs that your crush might like you back, Certified professional matchmaker Shana Tibi specifically noted to watch for "cute emojis, that's a fun one." [17]
    • Tibi also mentions that a guy who likes you will respond to your texts as soon as possible. "I mean, it might sound mundane but I think it's also a form of flirting to show the other person that you care about them." [18]
15

He looks for excuses to touch you.

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  1. If he's touching you constantly, he's probably trying to tell you that he has a thing for you. He'll likely pay close attention to you and find reasons to make physical contact, whether it’s reaching out to brush some dust off your sleeve or swiping a smudge of salsa off your cheek. [19]
    • Keegan mentions noticing "if someone's just leaning closer, and is reciprocating your touch, if you grab their hand, or you put your arm close to them, and they lean into it." [20]
    • Usually when a guy is touching you like this, he's also looking to see how you'll react—so keep your reaction honest! If he crosses a line, you might say, "I really enjoy hanging out with you, but would you mind sitting on the other side of the couch? I just prefer more personal space with friends."
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16

He stares at you a lot.

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  1. Does it seem like he's hurriedly looking away every time you glance in his direction? Have you caught him staring at you from across a room? If he blushes and looks away, or just seems embarrassed that you’ve “caught” him staring at you, then it’s even more likely that he has a crush on you. [21]
    • If you like him, try to catch his eye and hold eye contact with him—what's the worst that could happen? Maybe he'll come over and you'll have a great conversation.
17

He turns his body toward you when he talks.

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  1. For Mostisser, this is key: "Is their body language—do they sit with their knees pointed toward you when you're sitting at a table?" she asks. "There are subtle ways for you to be able to tell." [22]
    • Look to see if his body is angled toward you, even if he's looking away. For example, he may be turned toward you but talking to someone over his shoulder. [23]
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18

He fidgets and acts nervous around you.

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  1. If he has a crush on you, he wants you to like him and be impressed by him. There are so many opportunities to say the wrong thing and upset you or turn you against him, and this probably terrifies him. [24] This relates back to him acting differently around you than he normally does, though—if he's normally fidgety, you can't use that as a sign of anything.
    • For example, you might notice that he stutters and stumbles over his words around you when normally he's a really smooth talker with a quick wit.
19

He preens whenever he's around you.

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  1. If he likes you and wants to be in a romantic relationship with you, he probably has an unconscious drive to be as attractive as possible. He might start fussing with his hair, tugging at his pants, or brushing off his sleeve. [25]
    • If you catch him at a bad moment, such as if he's sweaty walking out of the gym, he might seem really embarrassed about it in a way that seems kind of over-the-top.
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20

His face lights up whenever he sees you.

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  1. As soon as he sees you, he appears uplifted and brighter. He sits up straighter and his eyes are sharp and clear. This sign is really more about vibes than anything else, but you'll know it when you see it.
    • You can get friends to help, too—sometimes they can pick up on this kind of thing better than you can.
21

He gives you his full attention when you talk.

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  1. "One thing that I actually look for (if you want to look for signs) and is more powerful is somebody who's quiet and attentive," Baller explains. "They might not be smiling at all, but they're paying attention. They're making eye contact, they're not trying to walk away, and they're listening intently." [26]
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22

He asks if you have a boyfriend or like anyone.

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  1. Usually, when a guy asks this question, he's trying to figure out if you might be interested in a relationship with him. He likely hopes you'll understand the interest behind the question and let him down easy by saying you're seeing someone even if you're not. Then, he knows to stop pursuing you. [29]
    • The best answer to this question is to just be honest! If you're open to something with him and you're not seeing anyone, say something like, "No, no one's captured my eye right now, but I'm definitely looking!"
    • If you're interested in him and want to be more bold, you might ask him why he asked. You could say something flirty like "No, I don't have a boyfriend—would you like to apply for the job?"
23

He talks about how he can't find the right girl.

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  1. At the least, he wants you to know that he's emotionally available and open to a romantic relationship, if only he could find the right person. He'll likely list traits that he wants in a romantic partner—and don't be surprised if you have most (if not all) of those traits yourself.
    • At the same time, if you're close friends, this could also mean that he just isn't thinking about you romantically, even though you're a great match on paper.
    • If he brings this up, you might make a teasing comment about the fact that you're available—something like "If only I knew someone with all of those qualities… hmmm…" and then nudge him or give him a wink.
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He compliments you frequently.

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  1. When a guy likes something, he wants to talk about all the great things about it, right? Same goes for you! If he's constantly telling you all of the things he likes about you, he might be trying to tell you that he really likes you . [30]
    • He might not be as bold as to say something like "you're beautiful," but he'll compliment your shoes, your fit, or just your vibe.
    • He might also bring up things that he likes about you or things you did that impressed him. He wants you to see that he sees the things that you do and appreciates them.
    • Just the fact that he notices how you look, what you do, or what you’re wearing shows that he pays attention to you.
25

He tries to find out about your plans.

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  1. Generally, when a boy is curious about what you're doing later, he wants to make sure he runs into you later. Or if you don't have any plans, he might be able to come up with something for the two of you to do together.
    • Mostisser actually recommends "making theoretical plans together" as a way of flirting. "If you find mutual interests… you come up with a theoretical plan" to do it together. [31]
    • "If you're both talking about a love of comedy," Mostisser mentions, "maybe [you] could see a comedy show some time together." [32] The key is to keep your theoretical plans as vague as possible to keep the pressure off—and who knows? Maybe in time, they’ll actually lead to real plans!
    • Ultimately, talking about future plans is a way that he "is able to cement a vision of how… a life with you could start," Mostisser explains. [33]
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He tells you about his plans.

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  1. He wants to include you in his life. If he's telling you about what he's doing tomorrow night or next week, chances are he hopes you'll join him. If he's telling you about further plans and goals for the future, that could be a sign that he's even more into you—he's picturing you being a part of his life far into the future.
    • If you're down to do something with this boy, why not offer to join him? For example, if he mentions he's going to a show on Friday, you might say, "That sounds cool, I've always wanted to see that band. Wanna meet me there?" It's really low-pressure and doesn't necessarily feel like a date.
    • As far as long-term plans, he might be trying to scope out how long a relationship might last. If you're both in high school and planning on going to universities hundreds of miles away, it might not be fair to try to take things further.
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He offers to fix something for you.

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  1. He wants to show you that he's capable of supporting you. For a lot of guys, fixing a problem is just how you help the people you care about. If you tell him about something—even if you're just venting—and he offers to fix it, he might have a crush on you. At the very least, he really cares about you as a person and wants you to know that. [34]
    • For example, if you're complaining about a setting on your phone and how frustrating it is, he might offer to show you how to change it.
    • This might also involve other people. For example, if you mention that someone is bothering you, he might offer to go talk to them and ask them to leave you alone.
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He randomly gives you gifts.

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  1. He wants to show you that he cares and pays attention. Some guys show their love by giving gifts—if this is your boy, he's always surprising you with cute, silly little things that you love. Typically, these gifts are personal and thoughtful but not necessarily expensive. [35]
    • For example, he might buy you a pack of pens to keep with you because you always borrow a pen from him in class.
29

He opens up to you.

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  1. Having a crush on someone makes you feel really vulnerable. But it also makes you want to share that vulnerability with them. When he opens up to you, he's telling you that he wants you to be closer to him. At the very least, it means he's interested in you and wants to be emotionally closer to you. [36]
    • For example, he might tell you a story about something traumatic that happened in his childhood. He's also likely seeing how you react so he can decide how safe he is opening up more around you.
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He laughs more when he's around you.

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  1. If you make him laugh, you have the key to his heart. And, chances are, if he's laughing a lot whenever he's around you, that means you make him happy. He enjoys being around you and would probably like to see a lot more of you. [37]
    • Studies show that humor is a huge indicator of interest —if you can make him laugh, he's a lot more likely to be interested in you. [38]

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How can I find out if someone has a crush on me?
wikiHow Editorial Team
Here are some of the top signs that someone is crushing on you:
  • They make a lot of eye contact and smile at you when you're together.
  • They try to sit or stand next to you at group hangouts.
  • They act a little nervous or awkward when you're talking to each other.
  • They text you just to chat about life and random things.
  • They tease you playfully.
  • They compliment you on small things, like your haircut or new shoes.
  • They put extra effort into their appearance when they know they're going to see you.
One of our readers also shared an interesting sign to look for that we hadn't thought of: "If someone has a crush on you, they'll often face their body or feet toward you, even if they're looking at or speaking to another person. Look to see which direction their body is facing when they know you're near."
Joshua Pompey
Relationship Expert
You can tell when somebody is interested in you based on many things. Number one, body language is key. When somebody is looking at you and they're smiling a lot and making eye contact and little touches on your arm, elbow, or back while you're talking, those are tremendous signs of interest. Any physical touches that you're receiving are a sign.

Second, personal questions that show genuine interest. If they go really deep and ask personal questions that are meaningful, with full attention and everything like that, that’s a major sign.

Finally, a tip that's not as generic that a guy can use on a date, specifically that I used to always notice a lot, is that when a girl was sitting with me and was really into me, she would go to the bathroom and come back with a fresh coat of lipstick on and you could tell that she freshened up her makeup. I instinctively knew she wanted to be kissed or planned on being kissed. She wanted to make sure she looked good. So that to me is a tremendous sign.
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      If you want to know if a boy has a crush on you, pay attention to how he acts and what he says when you’re around. Notice if he ever tries to impress you, and especially if he looks your way when he does something cool or exciting. See if he asks to hang out with you regularly, and if likes sharing personal details with you. Compare the way he treats you to the way he treats other girls. If you think he’s trying to show off to you, get your attention, or be extra chivalrous to you, he might like you! For other telltale signs, like seeing if he likes you based on how often he texts you, read on!

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