Can ignoring someone be a sign of attraction? Yes, it absolutely can. But it usually depends on how much he is ignoring you. There's a chance that he doesn't want to be too obvious about how he feels, but has misjudged it and now it just looks like he's ignoring you.
They Want Space
You might notice yourself assuming the worst when someone ignores you. However, this behavior could be a sign that someone is craving time alone or doesn't want to be pressured into discussing something they're not ready to address yet.
If a guy likes a girl, but she is already in a relationship with someone else, he may choose to stop interacting with her. While it might not seem like the nicest option, there are several reasons these men may be ignoring women: He's mad at himself for misreading her signals.
It could mean a lot of things when a guy ignores you on purpose. First, it's possible that he's been preoccupied with something else and hasn't had a chance to give you the attention you deserve. On the other hand, when someone ignoring you is very close to you, it might be an intentional action.
There are several possibilities. One he likes someone else and doesn't want the person he likes get the wrong idea. Two, he likes you but is in denial or his family doesn't like you or there is something going on and he doesn't want to drag you into it.
Do guys distance themselves when they like a girl or guy? Yes, if they are not convinced the person loves them as much as they love that person. Some men might like you but don't want to look desperate. They believe you might want to take them for granted.
A guy might be avoiding looking directly into your eyes because he has a major crush on you, or in fact, might as well be in love with you. It's one of the signs he finds you irresistible. As we are aware, men are not the best at expressing their feelings. And so, the easiest way out is to hide them.
He Holds Your Gaze Longer Than Usual
For instance, you may find him looking at you more frequently and often trying to make eye contact with you. Rather than being very flirty and hitting on you, his subtle actions reveal that he likes you but is trying not to make it too obvious to those around him.
At the beginning of a relationship, a guy might be attracted to you but as time passes, he is probably not receiving the excitement he wants and thus the infatuation begins to wear off. He might like you, but he will not be infatuated and thus, will begin to act distant.
If you're wondering, “does he like me or not?” make sure to observe his actions. If he doesn't tell you he's attracted to you, you can tell by his body language and how his eyes move around. He might give you intense eye contact and look at your chest or check you out when you're across the room.
He feels intimidated by you.
This is especially true in the workplace: if he thinks that you might talk down to him or get him in trouble (even if that's not true), he'll likely do his best to avoid eye contact. On the flip side, it could mean that he feels superior to you.
Many guys hate failing and feeling inadequate. They often don't have the speed of words to compete with their partner in a conflict. Men's emotional processing capacity is often much slower than their partner. Whilst being silent is a sign of a man's need to process it is also a way to avoid the feelings of defeat.
A guy who has some strong feelings for you wants to know every single thing about you. From surface level things like your favorite color and food, to more personal things like your happiest memory or your dreams for the future. He probably wants to ask you all kinds of questions, so have your answers ready.
#13 Let Him Go
If a guy persistently ignores you (for whatever reason), it likely means he isn't ready for a relationship with you. It also means he doesn't really care about your feelings or needs. So, if you're looking for real commitment, you will need to walk away and search for that elsewhere.
He needs some time to be sure of his feelings. Sometimes, guys withdraw from a situation and act uninvolved to be able to see it from a different perspective. By keeping a distance from you, he is trying to see the relationship differently and understand if he really wants to keep this going.
It takes men an average of 108 days (about 4 months) to confess love and women an average of around 123 days (about 4 months). Research further indicated that both men and women initially begin to think of confessing their love approximately 2 to 2.5 months before doing so. This may have been your experience… or not.
You Can Feel It
This one is probably a no-brainer; when someone is attracted to you, they want to touch you. Touch releases the bonding hormone oxytocin. So, it is an instinctive way of trying to strengthen your connection. However, not all touches mean the same thing.
Another clear sign he likes you is if he is actively trying to hang out with you, or help you, or find out more about you. There are also indicators like eye contact or compliments, and showing that he's interested in your physical appearance, or who you are as a person.
“A guy who holds your hand or puts his arm around you is showing interest. We don't tend to touch people we don't like, so touch can be an indication of attraction.” Guys will thumb wrestle, high-five, and hug girls they like. Anything to feel close to you.
Over time, men get really good at turning off their emotions or coping with their feelings in a way that is more acceptable for males. It creates a cycle of toxic masculinity, which can be hard to break once it's a habit.
“Usually, it's used to create distance,” Feuerman says. “It's a way to say, 'I'm not totally sure I am into your or not. ' Or, 'I'm not sure if we want the same thing here.” Either way, mixed signals can be used to slow down the pace of the relationship without actually talking about it. (Cue eyeroll.)