Q&A for How to Know if a Girl Likes You

When you're flirting, smiling is very important, because it shows that you're engaged and allows the other person to feel at ease with you. Eye contact is also very important, but be careful not to stare too intently, as it can come across as intimidating. Also, leaning forward when you talk to someone shows them that you're interested in what they're saying.

The short answer is, you can’t. There’s no way to control how someone else feels about you. The best you can do is show her that you’re interested and be your best self around her so that she gets to know your attractive qualities.

Text can be tricky because you miss out on clues like body language and tone of voice. Look for other hints, like if she uses a lot of playful emojis or gets very chatty over text. On the other hand, if she gives you a lot of dismissive one-word answers (like “yeah” or “k”), she may not be into you.

A girl might hide her feelings for you if she’s shy, afraid of being rejected, or thinks a relationship would be a bad idea for whatever reason. If you suspect she likes you, look for subtle hints like lots of eye contact, finding excuses to hang around you, or smiling or lighting up when you look her way. If you know any of her friends, you can also ask them if she’s said anything about you. Ultimately, the best way to tell is to have an honest conversation with her about it.

A shy girl might look away suddenly when you turn to look at her, to pretend she wasn't staring at you. She might also smile more around you, or act more awkward than she does around other people.

She probably likes you!

She might like you! Try to see if she shows any other signs of flirting, like touching you playfully or teasing you.

Girls can definitely flirt by playing hard to get. The best way to pick up on this is to see how she's acting around other people. if she's being just as flirty, then she may not like you personally. If you really like her, consider asking her out.

If you know that you like each other, ask your crush out on a date! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

It sounds like she could definitely be attracted to you. "You're weird" can be a compliment if she's laughing or smiling when she says it.

This is the perfect opportunity to pick up on your friend's body language cues. See if she touches you or tries to get closer, if she blushes around you, or if she holds eye contact. She may be flirting with you! If she is and you like her back, you could ask her out. If you just want to be friends, make that clear by not being flirty back and keeping your relationship platonic.

She might compliment you, or try to impress you by talking about her skills and interests.

If you get the sense that she likes you, go ahead and ask! Just be sure that you're reading her body language and verbal cues correctly, otherwise it could compromise your friendship.

When you want to go out with someone, it's usually best to do the asking yourself. Fear of rejection will keep you waiting a long time, or forever. While you're working up your courage, try to spend time with her and flirt. Once she knows you're interested, lingering over goodbyes could entice her to ask you out.

You want to make your crush feel as comfortable as possible, so tell your crush that you want to talk to them about something and ask them when a good time to talk would be. You could say: "Can we talk after school? There's something I'd like to tell you." Break the ice with a joke, then be simple and direct. You could say something like: "I wanted to say that I have a crush on you." Wait for your crush to react, and give them time if they say they need to think about it.

She might! The fact that she gives you thoughtful gifts means she cares about you. Watch out for other signs of flirting, like eye contact or playful banter.

She might! If she teases you lightly and in a friendly way (not maliciously or with ill-intent), then that may be her flirting style. The best way to find out is to ask her directly or to propose a date if you like her back.

If you are going to ask a girl out, you have to go into the conversation prepared for any outcome. Avoid infatuation and be clear about your intent when you ask her out. Of course, it can be disheartening to hear that your crush doesn't like you back. Try not to take it personally - she didn't reject you, she rejected the date. Keep your social life occupied by going out with friends, and focus on your other interests, like school or sports.

If you like her back, you could ask her out. If you don't like her back, say that you are flattered but don't feel the same way and would just like to be friends.

If a girl is flirting with other guys, she may not like you specifically. She may just like the attention that comes with flirting or may not even realize that she is flirting.

It's a tough read, but it sounds more like she sees you as friendly support. If you want her to see you in a new light, make sure you get a chance to steer the conversation.

Sometimes, it's best to avoid the whole guessing game. If you're interested, ask her out on a date. If she agrees, you can see how she behaves when it's just the two of you.

She might have been using you to make her boyfriend jealous. Alternatively, she could need some time to herself to get over her last relationship, especially if it was serious. Your friends might be better judges of this situation than you are. Ask them for advice.

Ask your friends what makes them think that he likes you. If you agree with their answers, then go ahead and believe! You could even try telling your crush that you like him.