It’s normal to want to know how they feel about you when you’re crushing on them. However, if they’re shy, they might not come out and say it right away! So, how do you get them to express their feelings to you?
If you’re looking for ways to encourage someone to tell you they love you and signs that they want to keep it a secret, keep reading.
1. Ensure that they are prepared to date.
Check to see that they aren’t committed to anyone else. You can avoid stepping on someone else’s toes by making sure your crush isn’t with anyone else.
Make sure they aren’t crushing on anyone else. If they do, you won’t be able to get them to tell you how much they love you.
Do some investigating: Try asking them questions, such as “Are you dating anyone?” or “Is there someone you’re currently interested in?”
Send them a text or try asking one of their friends. If you are unable to ask someone, see if they have posted a relationship status on Facebook or another social media platform.
2. Have fun with them to demonstrate your approachability.
Try to keep things light and fun when you are with them, and make jokes too. See how they respond. It’s a good sign if they laugh and tease you back.
A person’s heart that is leaning toward you can be opened by humor: It demonstrates your interest and may make them feel more at ease.
If they touch you back, laugh with you, or try to make you laugh even more, that means they like you and want to tell you!
3. By looking for signs of chemistry, you can ensure that your feelings are mutual.
There’s a good chance you’ll like each other because you always laugh together and share similar values. The most obvious sign that you two are in a relationship is if you laugh and smile constantly.
Guys will also use your name as much as they can when they have a crush on you.
He might take a look at you and point out little things. This is known as imprinting, and this kind of attachment occurs when dopamine levels rise.
4. By getting to know them better, you can build a relationship that you can trust.
Show interest in them as a person to make them feel special. Be sure to inquire about their interests and aspirations for the future, and in turn, share your interests and aspirations with them. This will make them trust you and strengthen your relationship.
5. For the ladies! Share one of your most embarrassing moments or your worst fears with him.
If he reciprocates, it indicates that he is secure with you and perhaps even secure enough to share his feelings.
Because there is less pressure and more time to think about what to say, some people are more likely to open up over text. If your guy (or you!) is too shy to talk to you in person, Over text, try drawing him out.
6. Listen to them and refrain from judging.
They might be reluctant to share their feelings because they fear that you might reject them. Therefore, don’t just ask them to talk to you: Take an active interest in what they have to say. The objective is to make them aware that they can freely discuss anything with you.
Many guys find it difficult to be emotionally available, and they frequently require a non-judgmental setting to feel comfortable opening up.
7. Give them a break.
Be patient as you build a relationship with them. If you try to move too quickly, you might scare them and make them less open to you.
Be careful not to send too many text messages to them. Check to see that the text messages you exchange with each other are more even than one-sided.
Try not to initiate a relationship more than half of the time. Let them be the ones to ask you to spend time together.
It could be a sign that they aren’t as interested in you as you would like if you give them some space and they didn’t contact you to chat or start a hangout.
8. Check to see if you both agree on dating and relationships.
Try to find out what they think about relationships if you find out that they are single. You’ll be able to see if you and your date are on the same page about dating by doing this.
Discuss their past date with them, aspirations for a relationship, and partner expectations with him. Ask, question like these in a private, intimate setting, such as when you’re alone together or via text.
“Are you open to dating?”
“Do you have many dates?”
9. Avoid following them.
If you follow someone you like in the hope that they will tell you how much they like you, they might want to keep running.
They might find confessing their feelings for you more exciting than being pursued. They might start to rike it when you pursue them,
Give them a chance to realize that they don’t want to lose you by laying off a little. they will be encouraged to express their feelings as a result of this.
Never go to their place of business or home without first being asked.
10. Be humble.
Be sure of who you are, but don’t boast or come across as arrogant, as this could turn him off.
Avoid praising others and talking down to them, and try not to brag about yourself. Remember that it’s ok to be wrong, give compliments, and listen carefully.
They might be afraid that you will also judge them if they hear you judging other people.
11. To make them jealous, flirt with their friends a little.
If you focus on one of their friends, they might start to worry that you might fall in love with someone else and tell you right away that they like you. You don’t have to go too far with your flirting; just have a fun conversation with your friends.
Try being a little pushy by not always being available to talk to them or by not returning their calls.
Give them a chance to miss you or wonder what you’re doing so that they can confess their feelings for you sooner
12. Sweetly and charmingly, ask them if they like you.
If you can’t get them to tell you how they feel, you won’t hurt yourself if you just ask them! Be sincere and tell them you like them if they are hesitant to share their feelings.
In a nutshell.
Be flirtatious with them to show that you are approachable. Make eye contact, touch their shoulder, and gently tease them.
So that they know they can trust you, open up to them, and encourage them to be themselves around you. They might be afraid to tell you what they’re feeling!
Give them some room, and go about your life. Don’t keep waiting for them to text or tell you they love you, but make plans with friends and enjoy your time alone. It will be if it is meant to be.
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Thanks for reading and I wish you the best.
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This post was previously published on medium.com.
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