The possibility of rejection lurks beneath the surface when we admit our feelings toward another person. For these reasons, we often take a less direct approach when we’re into someone, even if we don’t realize we’re doing it.
Experts believe that body language can easily expose your interest in someone when speaking with them. Here are the five common signs of attraction you may have noticed.
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They Look At Different Parts Of Your Face
A person’s looks can indicate how attracted they are to you. Licensed clinical psychologist Kim Chronister, PsyD, said in a TikTok video that someone who looks at you all over is attracted to you. As Chronister says, people who see you as friends will usually look you eye to eye when you’re talking.
It Reduces Your Distance From Each Other
It’s easy to tell if someone is attracted to you by their closeness. Jess O’Reilly, a relationship expert and sexologist, states that most people close the space between themselves and another person if they are attracted to each other. Likewise, you can tell if someone is attracted to you by seeing how they react to you when you reduce the distance between you.
Their Smiles Are Contagious
It is common for people to fake a smile for many different reasons, whether they are being polite or they are uncomfortable. A mental health officer, Kerry Lauders, says smiling is one of the most common signs of attraction. Genuine smiles are easy to spot. As O’Reilly explains, smiling and laughing can also indicate pleasure and interest.
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Their Physical Contact Initiates The Relationship
Simple gestures like a fleeting hand on your shoulder or brushing their leg against yours can make all the difference. According to sociologist and clinical sexologist Sarah Melancon, Ph.D., causal touch is a clear sign of interest. Melancon explains that psychic touch releases oxytocin, the “love hormone,” which helps us to feel more connected to others.
There Is A Sense Of Nervousness Around You
Some people still get nervous around their crushes, even after years of dating. The relationship expert Amelia Prinna says when someone is attracted to you, they might blush whenever they’re near you, stumble over words, or sweat their palms.