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Determine whether a head pat is friendly, romantic, or taboo
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Getting a head pat from a friend, family member, or romantic interest can definitely leave you wondering what it means. This simple gesture can fill you with someone’s love and care or make you feel patronized. If you're a girl getting a head pat from a guy, his touch can be romantic or platonic depending on his body language and your relationship, too. In this article, we’ll uncover what a pat on the head can mean, how to determine if it’s romantic or friendly from a guy, and how to respond to it. Read on to learn more!
Things You Should Know
- A friend, family member, or romantic partner might give you a head pat to express their love and affection for you or to comfort you.
- Some people might pat you on the head to indicate that they feel superior to you, so it can sometimes feel condescending or offensive.
- A guy’s head pat might mean he likes you if he makes lots of eye contact, gets close to you, and angles his body towards yours.
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References
- ↑ https://www.bodylanguagemeaning.com/what-does-it-mean-when-a-guy-pats-you-on-the-head/
- ↑ https://www.bodylanguagemeaning.com/what-does-it-mean-when-a-guy-pats-you-on-the-head/
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201607/5-nonverbal-clues-someone-is-interested-in-you
- ↑ https://www.bodylanguagemeaning.com/what-does-it-mean-when-a-guy-pats-you-on-the-head/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/condescending-body-language/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201603/4-ways-to-tell-whether-someone-is-into-you
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/setting-healthy-boundaries-in-relationships.htm
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