10 Obvious Signs a Guy Is Flirting with You

Ever wonder if that nice guy is flirting with you? There are a few proven ways that can tell you if he is interested in you. While it’s difficult to read body language at times, it’s possible if you know where to start. Here are 10 ways that men unconsciously and even consciously let you know that they like you. Take a look, see what you see and maybe you will find your love right now.

1. Lovely smile

A lovely smile is actually a good sign and, when it comes to flirting, it’s one of the surest signs he is interested in you. If you notice that he is smiling at you, there’s a good chance he likes you and wants to approach you. Maybe he is shy, so why not show him your confidence and courage by approaching him first? Of course, if you like him. After all, there is nothing to be ashamed of if you approach a man first. Just smile back, initiate a conversation with him and don’t try to play hard to get. Playing hard to get is a great boost, but often it’s a big turn off for guys.

2. Shy blush

Perhaps you know how it’s difficult to flirt with shy guys, but it doesn’t mean that you should avoid such type of man. If you notice that a guy blushes around you, this is one of the most obvious signs he is trying to flirt with you. However, not only do shy guys blush, any guy can actually blush when he sees a beautiful girl. Blushing is a bodily function that we can’t control and if he blushes around you, he certainly likes you.

3. Eye contact

This sign is a little bit tricky, but surely worth paying attention to. Eye contact is important during communication and we need to use this form of body language as often as we can. Depending on how long a man holds an eye contact with you, you can find out whether or not he likes you. If he holds an eye contact with you for longer than an average person, it might be a sign he is interested in you. We all make an eye contact when flirting, right? It’s the same for guys. If a guy holds a short eye contact, he might also flirt with you, he is just a bit shy.

4. Mirroring

Sometimes men mirror woman’s actions without even knowing it. Mirroring is another sign he is flirting with you. This ranges from mirroring blink rates to mirroring manner of speaking. For instance, you are laughing and he is laughing as well. The thing is, it’s natural for us to mirror something we love. Besides, a lot of singles dating websites advise guys to use mirroring technique when flirting with girls, maybe your crush does this too.

5. Hands on hips

If he stands with his hands on the hips or places the thumbs in the belt loops, he might be interested in you. This way, he is trying to show you he is a confident man and simply true macho. I personally don’t like when guys use this way while flirting with girls, but still it’s one of the signs he is flirting with you.

6. A flirting touch

If your crush touches you, it’s definitely a sign he likes you. But, when a guy touches you accidentally, this is absolutely another sign to watch for. It means the guy is trying to get your attention and find any excuse to continue conversation with you. Do you like that guy? If yes, flirt back! Most girls ignore this important sign, but you shouldn’t do it. After all, he might be your hubby!

7. Head Tilts

The way a man tilts his head can also signify that he likes you. If he tilts the head towards you, this means he’s listening attentively to each word you say. This also means he’s really attuned to what you are talking about and he’s really interested in conversation with you. I love that amazing feeling when a man is listening to me. I always appreciate it, even if I’m not interested in that man.

8. Dilated pupils

Sometimes our eyes give us away when we don’t want them to. When we are attracted to someone or something our pupils dilate and they become larger. When we don’t like someone or something, our pupils contract. If you notice that the eyes of the guy keep dilating, it’s one of the most obvious signs he adores you and is highly interested in you.

9. Raised eyebrows

Your crush may hide his eyes when he is around you because he likes you. He can keep his eyebrows a little bit raised as well. If his eyes are widened and his eyebrows remain raised while you’re talking, this is definite sign he is flirting with you. Watch for it and you’ll surely see it!

10. Fidgeting

Do you fidget when you are around the guy you like? I’m pretty sure you do and it’s okay. You are just nervous and it’s actually a good nervous. It’s all about expectation since you don’t know whether or not he is interested in you. If you see him fidgeting, this is because he’s interested in you and he is a bit nervous to start conversation with you.

6 sacrifices you should never make

We all have to make sacrifices throughout our lives. But some sacrifices can cause more trouble than they're worth. Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem, a registered marriage and family therapist in Burlington, Ontario provides some insight into things best kept to – and for – ourselves.

Relieve your stress and maintain healthy friendships by avoiding having to make the following sacrifices:

1. Don't give more money than you can afford
Some people have a hard time balancing what they want to give versus what they actually have, Belleghem explains.

Some feel the need to sacrifice all their money to a good cause. This can be a noble endeavour, but also not a practical one. Before you give money – to a charity, religious organization, even a friend – think about whether or not you can truly afford it, Belleghem says.

It can also be tempting to lend someone a large sum of money under the assumption you will get it back. But there are no guarantees. Even smart people get duped out of their hard-earned cash.

2. Avoid lending your car to someone
Not handing over your keys may seem like a no-brainer, but many women get coerced into lending their car to a friend or boyfriend, Belleghem says.  Even if you've sworn this is something you will never do, when faced with the situation, it's easy to think of it as a one-off. Especially if the person you are lending it to only needs your car for the day, or a couple of hours.

But a car is more than just a car – it's your driving record. "You are responsible for that vehicle even if you are not the one driving it," Belleghem warns. Before you lend you car to someone, think about the potential consequences – someone racking up charges on a toll road, the car parked illegally and towed, speeding or parking tickets and, at worst, getting into an accident.

3. Never lend your spouse or partner out to a single friend or co-worker who needs a date
We know, you're thinking we're crazy for even mentioning this one. Who's going to give away a loved one, you ask? What can often happen, Belleghem explains, is one half of a couple sends their partner to an event (such as a wedding or banquet) with a single friend or co-worker who needs a date. Not a good idea, Belleghem warns.

Though this may seem innocent and helpful, in Belleghem's experience as a therapist, this has led to problems, such an intimacy you don't want to encourage.

By sending your partner out with someone else, you are "putting them in a situation that is an opportunity for them to act like a couple," Belleghem explains. And though you may trust your partner, you are better off not giving them up for the evening to start with.

4. Don't give up your home or any part of it to someone you don't trust completely
We've all heard the story, or even experienced the house guest who wouldn't leave. Or the person who house-sits while you're away and leaves the place a total mess. It can seem like a nice way to help a person out, but be wary of giving up your home, or even your couch, unless you trust your potential house guest implicitly, Belleghem says.

Being too much of a helper without knowing who you can trust someone can lead to people taking advantage of you, Belleghem says. "You really need to have a good relationship with someone in order to let them into your home."

5. Avoid giving away too much of yourself
It can be easy to get so wrapped up in everyone else's problems that you completely neglect your own needs. Take care of yourself first, Belleghem says. Before you look at everyone else's sob story, think about how much of yourself you can afford to give, either emotionally, physically or intellectually.

It's great to be there for others, but before you try to fix everyone else's problems, check in with yourself. Ask yourself how you're feeling. Are you under stress? How is your energy level? Is there anything you can do to improve yourself before expending time and energy on others? You are not to become entirely selfish, just that you ensure there is time for you built into the time you spend on others.

6. Don't give up your belief system
As we become adults we assess the beliefs instilled in us as children and decide if we want to keep them as our own, Belleghem explains. This could be something as complicated as religious beliefs, or as simple as eating French fries with your fingers versus using a fork.

If you believe fries are best consumed as a finger food, so be it. You shouldn't have to compromise that, even if you get a sideways glance from your mother-in-law while out for dinner. "The creation of your own belief system is such an important developmental growth phase as you become an adult," Belleghem says.

You may also decide to raise your children differently than your parents raised you, or decorate your home in a way your parents hate. But in the end, once you have established your own belief system, it's important not to give in to someone else, Belleghem says.

To avoid had-I-known!