9 Sure Signs Your Crush Likes You

Not everyone has the confidence of John Cusack in Say Anything when he professed his love by blasting a jukebox outside Ione Skye’s window. In fact, nine times out of ten, people like keeping their emotions low-key. There are two reasons behind this: firstly, they don’t know if their feelings will be reciprocated by their crush. And secondly, they don’t want to involve the general public in their private business.

It gets even harder to figure out someone’s feelings if they are shy or an introvert. Not a fool’s errand for sure. But a little attention to detail and a lot of patience can bear fruit when you are looking for signs that your crush likes you too. Georges St. Pierre quite wisely said, “When you pay attention to detail, the big picture will take care of itself.”

# An elephant’s memory

Have you noticed if your crush remembers random details about your life? Even things you may have mentioned in passing like your dentist’s appointment, are lodged in their memory with surprising accuracy. This is one of the best signs your crush likes you because it indicates their interest in your life. And if you catch them mentioning things they’d never normally know, you can delight in the fact that they’ve checked out your social media or had a conversation about you with someone else.

# Much eagerness

When we like someone, we’re quite eager to spend time with them. Especially alone time. If your crush’s eyes light up at the prospect of hanging out with you, you can consider this a big plus. Wanting to spend time with you, even briefly, suggests a fondness for your company. They’re equally willing and happy to be with you. Signs of mutual attraction? I sure think so.

# Responsive 10/10 – Signs your crush likes you over text

There’s two ways to ascertain responsiveness. The first is by promptness of replies. You send a text and they reply in five minutes. It almost seems like they were waiting for you to text. The second way is by making time to reply. Their schedule is jam-packed with work but they get back to you the minute they’re free. In both cases, the energy of their text matches yours. Responsiveness is one of the most dependable signs your crush likes you online.

# Willing to share

For a shy person, sharing details about their life is a big milestone. They take their time to open up to people. If you’re one of the few they’ve let in, then it means you’ve gained their trust. When your crush talks about their day, any problems they’re struggling with, or minor accomplishments, you can construe this as a development in your relationship. Dating an introvert occurs in phases and you may just have cleared the first one.

# All in the eyes

When words are restrained, the eyes often talk a great deal. When you’re looking for body language signs your crush likes you, the eyes are all-important. If you catch them looking at you on random occasions, it indicates their preoccupation with your physical presence. My crush stares at me from a distance in the office; he thinks I haven’t noticed. But I now have a solid hunch he likes me back. His eyes gave it away!

# Super-duper-helpful

There must be times when you ask your crush for help with something. What’s their approach toward the request? Are they very keen on wanting to help, even when unasked? If yes, then this is one of the signs that your crush likes you back. But please don’t confuse their inherent helpful nature with a specific desire to help you. There’s a difference between disposition and inclination…

# Quite dressed up

We tend to pay more attention to our appearance when there is a possibility of being around a romantic partner. If your darling is interested in you, they will put in a little more effort toward their appearance. The clothes will be sharp, hair will be styled, and the hygiene will be perfect. In a manner of speaking, your crush will ‘clean up their act.’ The next time you smell new cologne on them, consider the fact that it may have been applied just before they came to see you.

# A curious cat

Asking the right questions is a skill; it is also one of the signs you crush likes you. Because when we like someone romantically, we want to know more about their life in detail. Hence, your crush will ask a lot of questions about everything – your ambitions, your pets, family and friends, favorite books and movies, and even how your day went. Taking this active interest in your life will give away their feelings.

# Dropping compliments

Okay, this one is quite obvious – a subtle sign of flirting too. But allow me to clarify a few things; your crush compliments you in a manner that’s distinct from how they praise others, the compliments are personal in nature, and they are not a one-time thing. A co-worker you like telling you that you look good is not really an indication of reciprocated feelings; it’s far too general and everyday. But a crush telling you, did you do something different with your hair? It looks so good on you, is a cause for celebration.