How to Know if a Girl Likes You?

 She glances your way, laughs at your jokes, and acts nervously around  you. You’re not sure if she’s flirting, being friendly, or is simply  uninterested. Whether you’ve had a crush on a girl for ages and are  dying to know if the feeling is mutual or you just want to know if she  likes you for curiosity’s sake, there are a few nearly foolproof ways to  tell whether a girl likes you or not. 

 

Understanding Body Language Cues 

 

1.    1  Look at her stance. When a girl likes you, she will  face in your direction. If a girl has her torso turned towards you in an  open manner, this means that she is confident talking with you. If she  has a closed body position, namely crossed arms or legs, she may be shy  or nervous to talk to you or she may simply be creating a barrier to  signal that she is uninterested.
   • When she is sitting with her legs crossed, watch her feet. If they  are pointed towards you, it might mean that she likes you and wants to  get closer to you.

 

1. 2  Pay attention to eye contact. If a girl likes you,  she will tend to either hold her gaze on you for a few seconds or glance  down the moment your eyes make contact with hers. Either of these  responses could mean that she likes you. If she pulls away quickly, it  often means she is nervous or not ready to reveal her true intentions  yet, but she may still like you.   
   • When a girl likes you, her pupils might dilate, though this will be hard to tell.[3] 
   • If you happen to glance at the girl and you see her staring back at you, this could mean that she likes you.
2.    3  Take context into account. The way you interpret a  girl's body language will vary depending on the context. For example, if  you're talking one-on-one with a girl, her touching your arm for a few  seconds could be considered flirting. However, if she quickly taps your  shoulder to get your attention and tell you that your friend is looking  for you, she may really just be trying to help, not flirt.   
   • If you are having an intense conversation, a girl may look at you  without breaking eye contact. This does not necessarily mean she likes  you. It could just be a conversational practice of hers. However, if she  makes eye contact with you for an extended period of time without  talking, or if she looks at you and breaks away the minute you look back  at her, she may be intrigued by you.
3.    4  Notice if she touches you or tries to get closer.  When a girl likes you, she will often try to touch you, as this is a  noticeable yet still subtle way to flirt. It allows a girl to size up  how responsive you are. She may touch your arm when you say something  funny, “accidentally” brush your shoulder or hands with hers, or gently  place her hand on your knee.   
   • Not all girls will feel comfortable reaching out using touch. In  this case, don't assume that she doesn't like you just because she  doesn't try to touch you. She may be too nervous to do so. If you like  her, don't be shy––break the touch barrier yourself and see how she  responds.
   • She may also find other reasons to touch you, such as softly  punching your arm. These "one-of-the-mates" moves can be a thinly  disguised way of getting closer to you without it being too evident to  your friends and hers.
4.    5  Pay attention to whether she randomly hugs you. This  is especially significant if her random hugs are reserved mostly for  you. Hugs are a friendly, affectionate way of getting closer to you and  touching you without it necessarily compromising her stealthy flirting  skills. Return the hug if you like her back, or gently refuse her hug if  you don’t want her to get the wrong impression.    
5.    6  See if she mirrors your moves. If a girl imitates you  - for example, if you run your fingers through your hair and you notice  her do the same a few seconds later - she may be subconsciously  mirroring your movements. This can be a tell that she likes you.[4]   
6.    7  Notice if she’s playing with her hair. Gently  twirling strands of her hair or partaking in other grooming behaviors  like running her hands through her hair could be signs of flirting.    
7.    8  Look for signs of nervousness or fidgeting. When a  girl likes you, she will touch her lips, collarbone, or neck to draw  your attention to these areas. She may even apply lipstick in front of  you.[5]   
8.    9  Notice if she smiles around you. This may be her way  of signaling to you that she’s comfortable and happy in your presence.  When a girl likes you, she may also laugh at your jokes (regardless of  how funny they actually are).    

Method 2  Picking up on Other Signs of Flirting 

 

1.    1  Be receptive to compliments. If a girl compliments you, she could very well like you. This may be her way of making you feel desired.   
   • She might say things like “you have amazing eyes” or “you’re so athletic - do you play any sports?”
2.    2  Observe her friends’ reactions. If you see most of  her friends glancing back at you and smiling or giggling, this probably  means that she has told her friends about you and they're "in the know."  In some cases, a friend may actually be bold enough to come and tell  you that her friend likes you.   
   • When she is having a conversation with her friends and you come  over, they might stop talking all of a sudden. This likely means that  you were the subject of the recently ended conversation.
3.    3  Notice her style. When a girl likes you, she will  often try to impress you with her style. She may choose to wear slightly  revealing clothes or put on lipstick to catch your eye.[6]  
   • Every girl has a different sense of style, and not all girls will  try to dress as aforementioned when they like somebody. However, if you  notice that the girl you’re wondering about dresses a little more nicely  around you, it could be a sign that she wants to impress you.
4.    4  Be mindful of gentle, friendly teasing. When a girl  likes you, she may tease you lightly about certain things you do or say.  Ways of teasing include calling you out on a joke that actually wasn’t  that funny, poking fun at something you’re wearing, or lightly telling  you that you’re trying too hard.    
5.    5  Notice if she makes excuses to talk to you. She may  “friend” you on social media, talk to you in person every day after  class, or text you randomly. These could be signs that this girl is  intrigued and wants to get to know you more.   
   • This alone is not a definitive sign that a girl likes you. A girl  who just wants to be friends may also try to engage in conversation with  you. But if a girl tries to talk to you often, exhibits a number of  flirty body language cues, and compliments you often, she may be trying  to tell you that she likes you.
6.    6  Notice if she mentions your relationship status. When  a girl likes you, she will want to know whether you are single or not  so that she can decide if she should flirt with you. She may directly  ask you if you have a girlfriend or she may use a subtler approach.   
   • She might tease you by saying things like “I bet you went to see  that movie with your girlfriend.” If you like her, use this as an  opportunity to flirt back. You could say “I don’t have a girlfriend, but  I have been meaning to see that movie...want to go with me Friday  night?”
7.    7  Look for "damsel in distress" moments. When a girl  likes you, she may pretend to be in a mildly vulnerable situation to  test your response. For example, if you're outside and the girl you like  starts saying "I'm cold!" that's a subtle hint that she wants you to  give her your sweater. Doing so is a very sweet gesture, especially if  you want to show the girl that you like her.   
   • Sometimes a girl will pretend to be really bad at doing something,  like saying she doesn’t understand the homework. That is your chance to  offer some assistance; be aware that she will most likely be doing this  on purpose just to test your reaction in hopes that you will help out.
   • When offering assistance, if she doesn't fancy you but there is  somebody she likes in the room, she may pout or show other signs of  disappointment if you offer to help first. In this case, at least you'll  know how she feels and will be able to move on.
8.    8  Test her interest by asking her for help. If she's  always there for you when you need her, she might like you. But don't  assume that she's into you only from one experience. Ask her  occasionally for small things, like chewing gum or a pen, and notice how  she reacts. If she's eager to help you and shows other signs of liking  you, then she very well might.   
   • Don’t use this approach too much or a tasks that seem too difficult,  she may think you're lazy, testing her, or are even a bit of a  nuisance. So don't overdo it; you don't want to risk her ceasing to like  you if she indeed does.
9.    9  Notice how she acts around others. If a girl flirts  with you, it doesn’t necessarily mean that she likes you. She may just  get a thrill out of flirting, or she may not even notice that she’s  flirting. The best way to see if she is just flirting with you and it’s  not just her naturally flirty demeanor coming through is to notice how  she acts around other people.   
   • If she treats you differently than she does others, be it by holding  eye contact just a bit longer with you than with anybody else or by  being gentler in her teasing with you, then she may like you.

Method 3  Being Direct About Your Interest 

 

1.    1  Smile at her. A natural, genuine, carefree smile is  the perfect way to let a girl know that you like being around her. It  will also let her know that you’re a happy person, and since happiness  can be contagious, she’ll associate positive emotions with you. If she  returns your smile, you can bet she feels comfortable around you.[7]   
2.    2  Strike up a conversation. This is a great way to  gauge her interest level. As you talk, notice if she gives you any signs  or hints that she likes you or if uses vaguely romantic language. She  could also show her interest in you by nodding frequently or repeating  some of your phrases.   
   • To start a conversation, you can ask her an open-ended question  about class, work, or pop culture. It could be something as simple as  “what do you think about this band?” or “how’s your day going?”
   • Don’t fret if the girl you like doesn’t initiate a conversation with  you. If she likes you, she may be too shy or nervous to do so! Even if  she seems like the most confident girl you know, she may have had a bad  experience in the past or simply may not be ready to approach you yet  but will be receptive if you start the conversation first.
   • If you’re already friends, starting a conversation will be easy. In  this case, the most effective way to tell if she likes you is to pick up  on body language cues or to see if she treats you differently than she  does her other friends.
3.    3  Be attentive. If you like the girl, put your best  foot forward by remembering a few small details about the things she  tells you. Listen carefully to the things she says so that you will have  them for future reference.   
   • For example, if she tells you the name of her favorite band, bring  up one of the band’s songs during your next chat. She’ll be impressed  that you took notice! If she wasn’t already interested in you  romantically, she might start to reconsider once she sees how attentive  you are.
   • Talking also provides another opportunity to observe her body language, so watch for physical cues such as subtle touches.
4.    4  Suggest that you like her.  Only do this if you actually do like her and if you get the sense that  she likes you back. This is a blunt move which can seem daunting, but if  you like the girl and are fairly certain she might like you back, a  bold approach which could open the door to you asking her out on a date  with the certainty that she likes you back.   
   • You can let her know you’re interested by saying something like “I  really like having you as a friend, but I’d love to be more than  friends.”
   • Don’t tell her you like her if you are just looking to satisfy your  curiosity about her interest in you. This can be hurtful and can sever  her trust in you.
5.    5  Ask her out.  If you like the girl but aren’t sure if she likes you back, you can  test the waters by saying “I’ve been hearing great things about this  movie,___. Would you like to come see it with me?” Keep the tone casual.  If she says yes, you’ll know she’s interested. If she says no, you can  change the conversation to something else.    
6.    6  Be receptive to her signals. Back off if you get the  sense that she actually doesn’t like you or engage in a flirty banter if  you sense there is mutual interest.   
   • If the girl you like objects to your romantic advances, even when  you thought she liked you back, don't take it personally. A good  relationship starts with a strong mutual connection. Moreover, there are  plenty of other girls who will be right for you.
7.    7  Avoid overanalyzing. Trying to figure out whether a  girl likes you can be all-consuming and distracting. Over-analyzing her  behavior may result in your becoming obsessed with simply "winning her  over" rather than getting to know her as a person.   
   • Rather than investing tons of time in determining whether or not she  likes you, take opportunities every now and then to spend time with her  and her friends. Just make sure to make your intentions relatively  clear (via subtle flirting), or else you may become permanently  "friend-zoned."

source: wikihow