Want to know what you have in common with your oldest ancestors? Sure, you live in a completely different world, one filled with amazing scientific and technological advancements. But just like those who came before, you likely have trouble figuring out whether or not a guy is into you or not. This is an ongoing problem for two major reasons: 1) guys aren’t very good at expressing their feelings and 2) if we’re being honest, most guys don’t even know how they feel about someone! At least, not on a conscious level.
On an unconscious level, though? That’s a different story! You see, the term “body language” is quite literal. The way our bodies move forms a kind of universal language that expresses, deep down, how men really feel about someone they are interested in. Long story short? If you know what to look for, you can almost immediately tell who is crushing on you. Is that something you’re interested in? Awesome! Just keep reading to discover the body language signals that mean someone secretly loves you!
Raised eyebrows: the biggest attraction sign of all
Look, we get it: you’re probably skeptical about body language love signals. Like, what if something has completely different meanings for different people? But don’t worry; on this list, we’re focusing entirely on the most universal signs. Furthermore, we’re starting with the most reliable sign of them all: raised eyebrows! Sure, this might be a gesture you associate with all kinds of emotions, including surprise or even anger.
Why, then, is it such a reliable indicator that someone is into you? Beyond any other emotions, the most common reason someone raises their eyebrows is to indicate they are interested in what you are saying. Oftentimes, a person will even use their brows to indicate their agreement with what you’re saying. And the best part? All of this happens subconsciously. So even if someone has an otherwise solid poker face, their eyebrows will reveal their true feelings.
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The upper body tells you everything
So, nobody has trouble recognizing when a man is talking to them. What they have trouble recognizing is whether the man is chatting with them because he is romantically interested in them or if he is just being polite. How can you tell the difference? While the eyes can be a powerful clue (more on that in a minute), they’re not the first thing you should look at. Instead, you should pay close attention to where their upper body is pointing.
Why the upper body? The short reason is that guys who are into you will fully point themselves in your direction as a way to better pay attention to you. They are also hoping you will do the same, so pointing your own upper body in their direction is a way of saying you like what they are putting down. On a related note, try to notice whenever a man is leaning towards you during a conversation, even just a head lean. This means he wants to be closer, both physically and emotionally.
The meaning behind dilated pupils
Remember when we said you should notice a man’s eyes while you’re speaking? Surprisingly, eye contact alone isn’t a sign that he’s into you…he may just be acting polite. But you know what a reliable indicator of attraction is? Dilated pupils. There are only two things that cause our pupils to dilate. The first is extreme light, like when they examine you at the optometrist. The second, however, is extreme emotion. If he’s actually into you, his pupils will dilate.
Generally speaking, the bigger the dilation, the greater his attraction to you. And like the other behaviors on this list, dilating pupils is a completely subconscious action. Someone is going to do it whether they want to or not, and if they do it around you, chances are they really want you. Remember, kids: when it comes to whether or not he loves you, the eyes have it!
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When he becomes a copycat
Here’s a cold comfort. You are likely reading this because you want to know whether your crush feels the same way. But even if he does share your feelings, he probably doesn’t know how to properly show his interest, and he’s just as panicked as you are! This goes double if you are friends and he doesn’t want to disrupt what you have. What does a man (or, for that matter, a woman) do in this situation? Simple: they turn into a copycat!
One of the most common signs that someone is interested in you is that they will start mimicking you. This includes copying your body language, your tone of voice, and so on. Why do people do this? On some level, they realize it’s safe behavior; they don’t know what you want them to do, so they settle for doing whatever you’re doing. Is your crush being a copycat? Chances are he’s feeling the sparks and maybe even waiting on you to make the next move!