6 Subtle Ways You Can Tell You Are On His Mind

With a new romance, it’s pretty common to get both nervous and excited while wondering whether or not he’s the one. The good news is, he very well might be.

While everyone’s different, guys typically aren’t as expressive when it comes to romance and emotion. It doesn’t mean they’re bad guys by any means, but it means that they might not necessarily think of texting you just because you’re on their mind. He might not realize that you’re looking for direct proof that he’s as into you as you are with him.

If he’s not bombarding you with text messages and phone calls when you’re apart, it doesn’t mean he only thinks about you when you’re together. Here are a few subtle ways you can tell you’re on his mind.

# His friends start following you on Facebook and Instagram

You might have just met them once, but they’re quick to add you into the loop. For some reason, they’ve got a feeling you’ll be sticking around a bit. That’s a surefire sign that this guy is talking about you a lot. It’s a big achievement to officially be welcomed in by his friends, so yes—you should take this as a huge sign that he’s thinking about you.

# He likes all of your social media posts

It’s hard to miss the fact that he likes and comments on pretty much everything you post—especially the selfies. He wants to make sure it’s obvious to everyone you follow that there’s something special going on between the two of you. And it shows you that he’s paying attention and engaged in what you’re up to. It’s subtle, but still appreciated. Admit it—you blush when you see a notification from him.

# Suddenly, he’s taking a bigger interest in his own social media accounts

He probably signed up for Instagram a bunch of years ago, uploaded a dog photo or two, and called it quits. But now, it’s not just a way to share photos—it’s a way for him to interact with you even more. If he knows you’re a fan of the network, and you notice a sudden uptick in uploaded pictures after starting to date him, you should feel secure knowing those are mostly for you.

# He checks his phone a lot more when you’re not together

If he’s suddenly very quick to answer text messages when his phone is normally off, it’s because he doesn’t want to miss anything you send him. He’d be pretty ticked off if you asked him out for a spontaneous dinner date and he got the message too late. It’s funny how guys get a lot easier to contact at the start of a new relationship.

# You’ve gotten word from others that he’s seemed a lot happier recently

You notice his award-winning smile every time you see him, but even when you’re not around, he’s beaming a lot more than normal. He might not even realize it—when someone is happier, it’s just a natural change in their attitude and demeanor. Those around him will be able to pick up on it pretty easily, and they may very well credit you. Even when you’re not around, he’s thinking of you and it’s making him smile.

# He asks you really thought-provoking, honest questions

You two don’t just talk about your days—he wants to know about your family, your childhood, and your most memorable moments from back in the day. It’s likely that he’s wondered about this stuff all week, but felt weird asking you in a text. It’s a great sign when someone takes a genuine interest in your life.