Emily Flores
People rarely say what they feel—but they show it in ways they don’t even notice. Attraction leaks into their behavior like a secret trying to escape. If you’ve ever sensed someone might be into you but couldn’t quite tell, this list will help you spot the signs they might be trying to suppress.
They Suddenly Become Weather Forecasters
When a person likes you, they start talking about the weather like it’s breaking news—just to spark a conversation. “Nice day, huh?” isn’t about the sunshine. It’s code for “I want to talk to you, but I have no idea how to begin.”
They Get Weirdly Competitive With Others Around You
If others make you laugh, they’ll try to one-up it. Crushing on someone triggers mini turf wars. They’re not jealous, exactly—they just want to be your favorite person in the room, preferably without looking desperate.
Their Voice Changes Around You
Suddenly, they’re speaking in a tone reserved for puppies and customer service reps: softer, slower, or oddly high-pitched. It’s like their vocal cords are trying to flirt. You didn’t ask for ASMR, but here it is, live and unfiltered.
Eye Contact Gets Weirdly Intense Or Nonexistent
Some people stare like they’re trying to memorize your face. Others avoid your gaze like it’s radioactive. Either way, their eyes are betraying them. Crushes make people forget how eyeballs should actually work in social settings.
They Suddenly Become Really Helpful
Need a pen? They’ve got three. Forgot your charger? They’re already plugging one in. If someone likes you, it can make them an overly eager assistant, ready to solve problems you didn’t know you had. It’s sweet, when slightly suspicious.
They Mirror Your Movements
You cross your arms, they do too. You lean in, they follow. It’s not mimicry—it’s subconscious admiration. When people really like someone, it turns them into accidental copycats, like their body’s trying to say, “Look! We’re totally in sync!”
They Find Random Reasons To Get Close
A tap on the shoulder or a high-five that lingers just a second too long. Casual touches become their way of saying “I like you” without actually saying it. If you like them, too, it’s pure chemistry.
They Show Up Where You Are “Coincidentally”
You bump into them at your favorite café, gym, or bookstore—again. Some people master the art of casual stalking. They’re not following you, but they just “happen” to be wherever you are. It’s totally innocent (mostly).
They Linger When Saying Goodbye
The conversation’s over, but they’re still standing there, inventing reasons to stay. “Well… So… I should probably…” It becomes a five-minute ritual. Crushes make goodbyes feel like cliffhangers—nobody wants the episode to end just yet.
They Defend You Like You’re Royalty
Someone criticizes you, and they’re suddenly your knight in verbal armor. You activate their protective instincts. Even when you’re not around, that person will stand up for you, like protecting your name and reputation is their personal mission.