7 Feelings Men Get When They Know A Woman Likes Them

Have you ever thought about telling a guy you like him and wondered how he would feel?

Men can have all sorts of reactions when they find out someone is interested in them. Some will feel happy and excited, while others might be surprised or a little confused.

If you’re thinking about sharing your feelings, or if you think he knows, keep reading to learn about different ways guys might feel when they learn you like them.

See also: 12 Reasons He’s Not Making The First Move

1. His initial reactions: surprise and joy

When you tell a guy you like him, his first reaction may be surprise if he didn’t see it coming. He may feel excited and happy, especially if he has feelings for you too.

For many guys, this is a pleasant surprise as it doesn’t happen every day. It makes them feel special and valued, knowing that someone is interested in them.

He may feel like something great has just happened to them. He’ll start thinking about you in a new way, seeing you not just as a friend or someone he knows, but perhaps as a potential partner.

2. It boosts his confidence

Knowing that you like him generally makes a guy feel flattered and gives him a nice ego boost. It feels good for him to know that someone finds him attractive and interesting.

Regardless of whether he has romantic feelings for you, being liked is a compliment. It makes him feel appreciated and special. It reassures him that he’s likable. This can even encourage him to be more open and outgoing.

In some cases, it might even make him consider the possibility of a relationship more seriously, simply because he feels so positively about being liked by you.

3. He’s confused and curious

After the initial surprise, he could feel confused, especially if he never thought about you in a romantic way.

He might ask himself questions like, “Did I miss any signs?” or “Why does she like me?” This confusion isn’t bad, he’s just trying to understand his feelings and yours.

Now that he knows you like him, he’ll start seeing you in a different light. He becomes curious about what a relationship with you would be like.

He’ll start thinking more about you, paying more attention to the things you say or do, and wondering about the possibilities ahead.

4. He wonders about your relationship

Once a man knows you like him, he’ll start thinking about the relationship he already has with you. If you’re friends, he might worry about how this new information could change your friendship.

He’ll think about whether moving forward into a romantic relationship is worth the risk of potentially losing a good friendship if things don’t work out.

In case you both work together or have friends in common, he’ll consider how starting a relationship might affect things would be around colleagues or mutual friends.

5. The pressured makes him overthink

Knowing you’re interested in him can put a guy under a lot of pressure. He might start overthinking about what he should do next:

“Should I ask her out?”

“What if I don’t like her back?”

This comes from him not wanting to hurt your feelings or make the wrong choice. He may also feel pressured to respond to your feelings quickly to avoid leaving you hanging.

He’ll try to be thoughtful and careful in how he approaches the situation, which leads to a lot of thinking and possibly worrying.

6. He feels annoyed and guilty

Sometimes, a guy might feel a mix of annoyance and guilt when he learns you like him, particularly if he doesn’t have the same feelings.

Annoyance doesn’t mean he’s upset with you, but he may be feeling uncomfortable with the situation. He could feel pressured or worried about how things will change between you two.

Especially if he’s a kind-hearted person, he might feel guilty for not returning your feelings and may worry about causing you any hurt, although he’ll try not to lead you on.

7. He tries to figure out the best response

Once a guy gets past the initial surprise and sorts out his feelings, he’ll think about how to handle the situation practically.

If he’s interested, he might take a little time to figure out the best way to tell you, maybe planning to ask you out or find more time to spend together.

He’ll be thinking about making it clear that he likes you too, but in a way that doesn’t come on too strong or make things awkward.

If he doesn’t share your feelings, he may try to find a gentle way to let you know while avoiding hurting your feelings or making things weird between you.

Guys will generally respect you for sharing your feelings and will want to maintain a good relationship, whether as friends or just acquaintances. Most will try to handle things in a way that’s straightforward but also kind and considerate.

Final thoughts

Every man is different. Once he finds out you like him, he might be thrilled and eager to start a relationship, or he might need time to think about his feelings.

He might get nervous about messing up. Or, he might not feel the same way and prefer to stay friends.

Have confidence in yourself as you put your feelings out there. A little knowledge of the male mindset shouldn’t paralyze you, but empower you to read signals clearly.

I hope this post inspired you to pursue the connections you want without second guessing.