Decoding His Hidden Digital Signals

It can be difficult for a man to be up front about his feelings. Instead of talking to you about them, he may try to disguise them. Little things he does will feel like clues. If you pay close attention, you can pick up on his true feelings towards you.

Men are taught at a young age that showing emotion makes them look weak. Instead of being up front about their emotions, they may hide behind a tough exterior. It may be easier for them to pretend they are not interested than to be vulnerable with someone else. When they like you, they may be too afraid to show it directly. Instead, they’ll do these subtle things that, if you pay attention, give away their true intentions.

These are the things a man will do when he likes you but is trying not to show it

1. He looks for excuses to touch you

The idea of someone touching you when you are not in a relationship with them may sound strange, but when a guy is trying to play it cool about how much he likes you, he may touch you slightly. He may casually bump your arm or brush your leg when he’s laughing at your jokes. These are not grand gestures, but they are small signs he likes you and is trying not to show it. He wants to make a statement without it being too obvious.

Subtle touch when flirting can send a message. While not all touch is flirty, some signs will tell how he truly feels. Subtle, playful touching may show that he likes you but is trying to play it cool.

2. He acts differently around you

If a man is trying not to show how much he likes you, it may change his behavior towards you. Maybe he is usually loud and outgoing, but he gets a bit quieter when you enter the room. Or, a naturally reserved person may come out of their shell more in your presence. It may not be easy to notice at first. However, if his behavior seems just a little different around you, he may be trying to hide how much he likes you.

The way men interact with women can sometimes be considered ‘stupid.’ If he acts a bit of a fool around you, he may be attracted to you. Pay attention to his actions and take a deeper look at what they may mean.

3. He wants to solve your problems

Sometimes, a man can tell that you’re struggling with something. It could be stress at work or a problem with a friend. Whatever the reasoning, if he likes you, he may try to help you fix your problems. Men seem to be natural problem-solvers. It’s their go-to coping mechanism. That’s not to say that they are better at solving problems than women, but that it may be their natural impulse.

It can be a sign that he cares deeply about you when he wants to help you in any way he can. He may try to be casual about it, but it can be a sign that he has feelings for you.

4. He engages with you on social media

Social media can be the best way to subtly flirt with someone. Is there a guy who is always replying to your Instagram stories? Does every post have a like from him? It’s almost like he is your biggest online fan. He may try to play it off like he’s a good friend looking to chat with you, but there may be a deeper reason behind the online flirting. He may like you more than he lets on.

Flirting is good for your mental health. If a man wants to have playful interactions online, it could be beneficial for both of you.

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This post was previously published on medium.com.