Ways to Tell He is Into You

Strong eye contact says a lot about a man's relationship intentions.

When it comes to a potential partner, women typically over-analyze a man's every move to decipher whether he's into her. During the early stages of a relationship, the cues will be subtle, so don't expect flowers or a love letter expressing his undying love just yet. Pay attention to the little things, such as body language, to tell if it's the real thing or just another fling.

Body Language and Communication

Body language will help determine whether he's willing to open up to you.

When your potential mate knocks on your door to take you out for lunch, watch his facial expression closely. As soon as he lays eyes on you, read his face. If he appears happy, that's a good sign. If he seems surprised, he's probably thrilled to see you and anxious to spend time with you. Or he may be surprised to see you in such an unflattering, frumpy dress, so choose your clothes wisely. If he happens to look relieved, it's likely because he considered that you may stand him up --- and he's happy you didn't.

As you're sitting across from him, look where his heart is. If you're able to see his upper body, this means he is open and hopes to learn more about you. However, if he is hunched over or guarding his chest with crossed arms, be wary. This could mean that he's not into you, or it may be that he's shy and unsure about opening up just yet.

Subtle Touches

Giving you pointers may just be an excuse to get close to you.

These nonverbal cues are an effective way to gauge his feelings toward you. When a man is into a woman, he'll do whatever he can to get close. However, his moves will not be obvious. Watch for subtle touches, such as grazing the small of your back with his hand as he guides you through the door or putting his arm around you at dinner. If he's constantly close to your head, he may be trying to get a whiff of your new shampoo; that's a good thing. If you're doing better than him at golf, but he still insists on giving you pointers by standing behind you and guiding your swing, it's safe to say he probably just wants to get close to you.

Pay Attention to His Eyes

Eye contact shows that he's interested in what you're saying.

A man's eyes say a lot about how he feels. When discussing your passions, pay attention. If he looks away, fidgets while staring at the door or ogles the waitress as she struts by, take it as a warning. Appearing detached and withdrawn shows that he's not truly interested in what you're saying. But if he's watching you watch him, smiling and responding to your words, take it as a hint that he's interested.

You Meet His Friends and Family

Meeting his family is a tell-tale sign that he's into you.

A huge step in a relationship is meeting your partner's family. If your guy has taken you to meet his family and friends, it's a sign that he wants to take things further. Men do not typically introduce a "fling" to the parents, so know that his feelings are serious. Also, if he starts getting antsy to meet your friends and family, it's likely that he wants to make things official.

References

• Hello Beautiful: 3 Ways To Tell If He's Into You
• Love in 90 Days: 16 Fool-Proof Ways to Tell if He's Just Not Into You
• Bossip: 10 Ways to Tell He's Into You