How to Tell That a Boy Likes a Girl
So you have a crush on a boy, but you have no idea how to find out if he likes you. It's a common tale. You want to talk to him, and maybe ask him out, but you don't know what you'd do if he wasn't interested. You fear that you will be completely embarrassed. But don't worry---there are a lot of ways to tell if a boy likes you, from the subtle to the obvious.
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Instructions
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Observations
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Sneak peeks at the boy to see if he stares at you when you have classes together or sit near each other at lunch.
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Pay attention when you talk to him to see if he teases you a lot, as this is a common sign of a teenage boy's attempt to flirt.
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Read his body language when you speak and see if he leans in close and touches you a lot.
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Look him in the eyes and smile, and see if he smiles back or blushes. Or if he's shy, see if he looks away quickly as if he's embarrassed.
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Try to observe if he acts funny or distant when you used to be so close.
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Look like you are struggling with a heavy bag or too many books in front of him, and see if he offers a hand.
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Ask him to be your lab or project partner, and see how excited he gets when he says yes.
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Wait at a party or school function to see if he comes looking for you.
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Ask your friends if they notice anything about how he acts around you.
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Talk to him in a group of friends and see if he fights to keep your attention or tries to stay near you.
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Invite him out in a group setting of your mutual friends, and see if he pays more attention to you than anyone else.
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Make friends with his friends and try to ask them if he has said anything about you, or if they can find out if he likes you.
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Ask him on a date, or if he likes you.
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Tips & Warnings
Sometimes when a boy is mean, it's really because he likes you and is embarrassed.
These are common signs that a boy likes you, but none of these tips is a guarantee. Many boys are just flirts. The best way to find out if a boy likes you is simply to ask him directly, or ask him out.
