How To Tell If a Guy Likes You But is Hiding It

Most men are not good at communicating their feelings verbally and that is a universal truth. But as much as they try to cover up their attraction to a woman, this will show in the way they behave when they are with the girl they like. In other words, they can't always hide it when they're attracted to you.

Boys are more comfortable showing what they really feel with actions, not words. Therefore, if you pay attention to some of these behaviour markers below, you may find that someone is secretly attracted to you:

7 BEHAVIOURS OF A GUY LIKES YOU BUT IS HIDING IT 

«Your soul is attracted to people in the same way that flowers are attracted to the sun, surrounding yourself only with those who want to see you grow. "- Unknown

1. HE WILL LOOK AT YOU STRAIGHTLY AND MAKE VISUAL CONTACT

Making eye contact is the first way a man shows his attraction to a woman. This gesture is deeply rooted in the DNA of the human being because the cavemen were also experts in this.

• Experts from the University of Stirling and the University of Wolverhampton cited in one study that making eye contact helps people remember you better long after you've talked to them.
• So when a man wants to make a lasting good impression on a woman, he will try to keep his gaze to make that deep connection.
• If paired with a smile, then eye contact can convince the woman to respond to the man in a positive way.
• Studies have shown that people are more attracted to someone based on the direction of their gaze and their charming smile.
• It seems that "love at first sight" is not something romantic invented by writers.

Eye contact is a powerful gesture for a man to convey his attraction to a woman and is also a good opening to meet her. But this is only the first step to really know a person.

2. YOU WILL FIND EXCUSES TO TOUCH YOURSELF

Someone who has a strong attraction for you will find all the excuses to touch you in ways that are not bothersome. He will try to brush his shoulders against yours or he will try to be playful and touch your arm or knee. It won't matter if you are in a crowded place and you have to squeeze closer to each other.

When he sees you, he can try giving you a more enthusiastic handshake or hugging you if he's much bolder.

• Men like to initiate these physical contacts to see how a woman responds. A study in the journal Biology Letters revealed that a man's contact can literally excite women.
• However, if he is a good guy, he will also be guided by your actions. He will respect your threshold of comfort and will not go beyond your personal limits.
• If he feels that you agree to exchange his contact, that could be the way he will show his affectionate gestures.

Experts have shown in a study in the journal Emotion that a touch can be a reliable form of communication to show different types of emotions. About 78 percent of the time, a single touch can convey a man's attraction to a woman more than words or facial expressions can say.

3. LICK, BITE OR TOUCH HIS LIPS FREQUENTLY WHILE LOOKING INTENSELY AT YOURS

A good man will probably try to control his attraction to you, especially if he just met you. But his body language will give him away. If he is licking, biting, or touching his lips frequently when he is talking to you, then it is a definitive sign of his strong feelings. If his eye contact shifts to your lips and he looks at them intently as you speak, his body is secretly saying that he likes you very much.

One of the most erotic parts of the human anatomy is the lips. It is natural, and even instinctive, for a man to use this to convey his attraction to the opposite sex. Obviously, your presence is triggering something in him and he is probably fighting the need to kiss you because the time is not yet.

But you could also be licking or touching your lips a lot to console yourself. It means he is nervous or tense around you, especially if he has no idea if you feel the same way.

4. IT WILL REFLECT AND IMITATE YOU

A man who likes you will reflect and imitate your gestures, movements and posture. This is how he is able to feel connected to you even if your relationship is not yet deep. Experts call this the Mirror Neuron System that humans during the ancient period also observed. As social beings, it is a fundamental way of connecting humans.

• Reflecting or imitating is both conscious and unconscious behaviour.
• In long-running couples, this shows how they are in tune with each other.
• If you look at older married couples walking down the street, you will see that they tend to be perfectly in sync.

In dating, the reflection or imitation establishes a good relationship. A man may be doing this deliberately, to let you know that he is really attracted to you. To check if it's reflecting, change the position of your body while having a deep conversation with it. See if he adopts your posture after a few seconds.

Experts say imitation can produces positive feelings, according to Psychology Today. But the gesture is not limited to the movements of the body; a man can also copy other things about you.

• For example, if you like to wear a band on your arm, you can find him with a similar object the next time you see each other.
• If you prefer a particular colour or brand for your headphones, it is possible that it will also show it the same.
• If you like to wear black all the time, chances are this will become your new favourite colour.

This is how he is subconsciously signalling that he likes you.

5. HE WILL LAUGH AT ALL YOUR JOKES, EVEN CURSIS

If you are making him laugh even though you know your jokes are bad, then he is likely to be attracted to you. He wouldn't mind cheesy jokes because by then the love chemicals in his brain (oxytocin) are so high when he's with you that anything you say will interest him.

I could even go a step further and congratulate you by saying how funny you are and how easy you make him laugh. If he says you're pretty as witty, then he's flirting with you in a big way.

According to Psychology Today, many people find humour quite sexy. In the early stages of dating, humour can make the attraction much more intense. Believe it or not, men can overcome a woman's physical beauty or lack of it if her sense of humour is sharp. Humour helps a man feel comfortable with the girl and also deepens his bond with her.

6. BECOMES PROTECTOR WITH YOU

When you walk with him on a busy street, does he always make sure he's between you and the traffic? Are you gesturing for the cars to slow down as you cross? In a crowded bar, does he help you get to the other side of the room holding hands?

These may seem like big brother gestures, but what he's really doing is flirting with you because he's attracted to you. He hopes to earn your trust because he wants to like you too. If he demonstrates the urge to defend you or side with you against someone with whom you have a misunderstanding, then he is being protective of you.

It feels good to have a guy who takes care of your back and it is natural that he behaves this way if he really likes you. But there is a difference between a guy who is protective and a guy who is possessive.

• A good man recognises that even if you can count on him to protect you, you are not exactly a helpless girl or a damsel in distress.
• A man who protects you has positive thoughts and a healthy mindset. He never wants you to feel lonely, hurt, or unhappy.
• A man who is possessive thinks that protecting you is about controlling yourself, looking at your phone and your email messages without asking you, or confronting people that he thinks could be a threat.
• A possessive man will not observe limits, while a protective man will respect your space.

7. DO YOU LIKE TO PLEASE YOU

A guy who is secretly attracted to you will go out of his way to do you favors. In general, it can be useful for other people, but it will go the extra mile whenever you need something. Sometimes he will mess up his entire schedule just for you and it won't be a problem for him.

For example, this is particularly clear when a guy offers to take you to the airport. Honestly, nobody likes to do this task unless they work for a taxi service. But she will if it means she'll be able to spend a few more minutes with you before you leave. They can even offer to pick you up when you return from your work trip.

But let's face it, he is doing you favours not only because he has a good heart, but also because he expects more than just a long-term "thank you". But it's not about taking advantage of you. He is trying to beat you because he is really attracted to you.

FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT A GUY LIKES YOU BUT IS HIDING

Although it can be fun to discover clues to the behaviour of a boy who is attracted to you, keep in mind, however, that the attraction is fleeting. Therefore, perhaps it would be better not to be overly concerned with searching for the signs.

Appreciate them when you see them, but also focus on enjoying the positive moments you spend with that boy. This way, you won't miss out on a potentially great relationship.