He's nervous Look for signs like unexplained laughter, sweaty palms and fidgeting. Guys always want to be in control of their emotions—we like to be in charge. If he has trouble doing that around you, it's most likely because you make him nervous and excited.
Most guys don't know the difference between when a girl is shy around you vs. when she simply does not want to be near you. Things like face touching, playing with her hair, looking down, and fumbling with her hands are all signs that she's nervous.
When you're dating someone new, it's normal to feel nervous before seeing them. And when you really like them, nervous excitement is to be expected. But according to a behavioural expert, feeling nervous too far into the dating process could be a huge red flag.
Paying attention to a man's body language clues can help you decipher whether he is interested. If a man likes you, he may sit facing you with his legs spread open. This indicates that he is open and receptive to you.
If you notice he is making more eye contact with you or you catch a guy staring at you, he is probably attracted to you. He may be enthralled by your good looks and may be fantasizing about kissing you. Perhaps he stares at you and smiles; that could mean he likes you, too.
No matter how confident or even self-obsessed a person is, they always tend to get a little nervous when they are with someone they like.
One of the most common reasons when a guy is nervous around you is because he's worried that the person might not like him. He may feel that the person is judging him negatively or that he isn't “good enough” for them. This can cause him to feel self-conscious and uncertain, which often leads to awkward behavior.
It's not just a nervous tick that causes your anxiety to rise; it's actually the stimulation of adrenaline and norepinephrine, says Dr. Kirk. “This can lead to having a physical sensation of craving and the desire to focus your attention on that specific person,” she says.
Believe it or not, guys get shy around girls, too. It's not just us who feel like we don't know what to do around them. Guys get all quiet and uncomfy around us, too.
If a boy really has a crush on you, then he'll be likely to give you all of his attention. He'll turn his body toward you, make eye contact, and won't look around for his other friends or text them during your conversation (unless he uses his phone as a crutch because he's nervous).
Smiles and sparks
You will often witness a spark in their eyes when they are looking at you or having a conversation with you. They will smile at you as if you are art personified. You can tell if someone likes you if you can sense them looking at you even when you are pretending not to notice.
A man who is starting to fall for you is likely to become far more touchy-feely than before. He will often make physical contact while talking to you and is always looking for an excuse to get close. This is a sign that he is comfortable enough with himself and with you to express his feelings physically.
Even guys who normally don't have any trouble getting excited might not be able to get an erection when they're overcome by sexual performance anxiety. Sexual performance anxiety isn't diagnosed as often in women as it is in men, but it can affect arousal in women, too.
You can ease his nerves by sharing things about yourself, asking him questions, talking about subjects that he is interested in, and avoiding uncomfortable topics. Body language is also important. Smiling, making eye contact, and not crossing your arms or legs will help a guy feel less nervous.
Shy guys will be more talkative when they can review their responses. Shy guys are usually not all that open in-person where they can't think through everything they want to communicate. If this guy gets a lot better at conversation when you text them or chat over social media, it's a big sign that they're into you.
Watch for Their Eye Gaze
Like touch, eye contact triggers the release of oxytocin. When someone is attracted to you, they subconsciously will try engaging in lots of mutual eye contact. They do this to feel closer to you, and because they are interested in you and what you are saying.
Prolonged eye contact, raised eyebrows, and dilated pupils are all evidence of attraction. A person might lick or bite their lips or look at your lips if they're attracted to you as well. Open body language and facial expressions are also signs a guy or girl is feeling attraction towards you.
The most common sign of having a crush is the feeling that you have a million butterflies flying around inside you when that special someone is around. It can also feel like your heart does a leap when you see your crush and you feel warm and giddy.
A friendly guy will definitely make eye contact during conversation—it's only the polite thing to do, after all—but if he looks at you randomly from afar, he's interested. If you ever catch him trying to sneak a peek at a part of your body other than your eyes while you do talk, he's definitely interested.