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Why he’s not meeting your gaze and how you can handle it
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You’re talking to a guy (a coworker, a friend, an acquaintance, your partner) and he just won’t meet your gaze. What is that? Is he intentionally not making eye contact with you? Is he trying to send you a signal? His lack of eye contact can be confusing, which is why we’re here to help. Keep reading to learn all of the potential reasons why a man might not meet your gaze, as well as advice on what to do about it.
Things You Should Know
- He might be avoiding eye contact if he’s attracted to you or if he’s working up the courage to ask you out.
- He might also be avoiding eye contact if he’s in a bad mood or feels guilty about something.
- Or, not making eye contact might just be a normal part of his personality.
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QuestionIf my crush looks at me constantly, does that mean he likes me?Community AnswerCould be! Maybe he just likes looking at you. You could say something to him like "Don't you know it's not polite to stare?" and see what he does!
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References
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/foster-care/2019/02/inability-to-make-eye-contact-autism-or-social-anxiety#1
- ↑ https://www.psychmechanics.com/avoiding-eye-contact/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/rejection/
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/detecting
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/rejection/
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-ask-a-friend-if-theyre-ok
- ↑ https://www.mayinstitute.org/news/acl/asd-and-dd-adult-focused/tips-for-talking-to-adults-on-the-autism-spectrum/
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/eye_contact_an_introduction_to_its_role_in_communication
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