9 Signs He Knows You Like Him (Whether or Not He Likes You Back)

Guys often have a better radar than girls when it comes to knowing if someone likes you. A guy can usually tell when a woman is interested, even if she doesn’t say it outright.

But what about when it’s the other way around? When you’re trying to figure out if a guy likes you, it’s typically like cracking a secret code.

Say you have this guy friend you hang out with often, and you know each other pretty well. But you’ve started to like him secretly.

Now, you’re wondering if he’s catching on to your feelings, if he likes you back, or if he’s totally clueless.

In this article, we’re going to talk about signs that he’s onto your feelings, whether he feels the same or not.

First, let’s look at 9 obvious signs he knows that you like him if he’s also interested in you.

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1. He teases you a lot

If he teases you about the little things you like or do, it’s often a sign he knows you like him. Like he teases you about your favorite show, or jokes about how you always wear your hair a certain way.

The fact he teases you about these personal details shows that he feels comfortable around you and he’s getting closer to you. He can feel you like him, and he’s testing to see how you’ll react.

2. He makes a lot of eye contact

If he’s always locking eyes with you, it’s an indicator that he’s aware of your feelings for him. When a person makes a lot of eye contact, it usually means they’re interested or paying close attention to you.

So during conversations, he holds your gaze for longer periods than usual, or he looks into your eyes when you’re not even talking. He’s tuned into your feelings and is trying to connect with you on a deeper level.

3. He tells you private things about him

He’s opening up and sharing personal stories and secrets with you. He confides in you about his family, fears, dreams, etc.

He’s letting you into his inner circle and building a deeper connection with you because he can sense you have feelings for him. He trusts you and feels comfortable being vulnerable around you.

4. He’s spends a great deal of his free time with you

He’s always around whenever you’re free, whether hanging out after work or grabbing lunch together on weekends. He clearly enjoys your company and values the time spent together.

If he wasn’t sure you liked him, he might be more cautious about spending too much time with you, and worry about overwhelming you.

If he’s constantly seeking out opportunities to be with you, it’s likely because he senses your feelings and wants to be close to you.

5. He suggests spending time at his or your place

If he’s always bringing up the idea of hanging out at his or your place for watching movies, cooking dinner together, or just chilling and talking, chances are he knows you’re into him.

If he didn’t think you liked him, he’d be more hesitant about suggesting such private moments. He’s clearly comfortable with the idea of being alone with you in a more intimate setting.

6. He talks about doing things together

He’s always mentioning activities or future plans that involve both of you – trips, concerts, new restaurants in town…

It’s opbvious he enjoys your company and wants to continue doing things together. But If he didn’t think you liked him, he wouldn’t be as confident bringing up such plans as a couple.

7. He invites you to family reunions

If he invites you to meet his family, he’s obviously confident you’re interested in him. Otherwise, he would be worried that you might feel uncomfortable or bored – especially if you don’t already know his family well.

So that’s a good clue he’s aware of your feelings for him, and he wants to deepen the connection by introducing you to the important people in his life.

8. He seeks your advice on personal matters

He asks for your opinion on critical personal decisions, e.g. on changing jobs, investing his money, or even picking out a new outfit. He clearly trusts you and respects your judgment.

Including you in such personal decisions shows he sees you as more than just a friend. He knows your feelings for him and he wants you to play a bigger role in his life.

9. He’s always trying to impress you

He’s constantly trying to put his best foot forward around you – he dresses sharp, he’s extra courteous, and he shows off his best qualities.

He cares about how you perceive him and wants you to see him in the best possible light. That’s another sign he has caught on to your feelings for him and he wants to nuture them!

Now, let’s switch gears and look at signs that he knows you like him, but he might NOT feel the same way about you.

1. He starts pulling away

If you notice that he’s becoming more distant, it could be a sign he knows you like him but isn’t interested. For example, he’s not as eager to hang out or talk like before.

He’s creating space between you, possibly because he doesn’t want to lead you on.

2. He tends to avoid eye contact

If he avoids looking at you, it may show discomfort or a desire to keep his distance emotionally. He may not want to engage in deeper conversations about feelings.

3. He avoids one-on-one time

If he’s always dodging opportunities to be alone with you, it may be a sign he knows about your feelings but isn’t interested. He tries to keep things platonic and maintains boundaries to avoid awkwardness.

4. He carefully avoids romantic settings

He doesn’t take you to movies or romantic places. He goes out of his way to keep the relationship on a friendly level. He knows you like him and doesn’t want to give you false hope.

5. He reduces contact

If he’s cutting back on calls or hangouts, it might mean he can sense you’re into him but he’s not interested. He creates distance to avoid leading you on. He’s sending signals that he wants to keep things casual.

6. He steers clear of personal topics

He avoids discussing personal matters. He keeps conversations light and surface-level to maintain boundaries and prevent emotional attachment.

7. He’s selective about your social circles

He’s cautious about who he introduces you to to avoid blurring the lines between friendship and romance. This may also be a sign he knows you like him but isn’t interested.

8. He shies away from physical contact

Since he can tell you have feelings for him, he avoids physical closeness to maintain distance and avoid sending mixed signals.

9. He talks like a friend, not a potential partner

He deliberately uses language typical of a friend and speaks in a platonic manner. He’s carefully keeping the relationship on a friendship level and avoids leading you on.