Q&A for How to Tell That Your Crush Likes You Back

Young guys can act like this when they don't know how to admit they like someone, or when they're trying to fit in with friends. It's pretty immature, but he might act differently if you talk to him one-on-one.

That doesn't sound like someone who's ready to date. He could be nervous or just insensitive, but either way, the ball is in his court now if he wants to come up with a better response.

That's a bad sign. They may like you, but if they're already with someone, that means they don't take their current relationship very seriously - which means they may not take you seriously, either. It's best to not try and get into a relationship with this person, no matter how much they flirt with you or how much you like them.

If they say they don't like you, it's important to respect that, no matter how they behave around you. It's entirely possible for signs of friendship to be mistaken for a crush, and even if they do like you, saying "no" means they're not interested in pursuing anything romantic with you. If you're friends with your crush, now would be a good time to consider whether or not you're okay with just staying friends.

It doesn't matter. Either way is possible.

Go introduce yourself! You can try to play games with eye contact and catching nervous smiles, but a conversation is the best way to figure it out — and get your crush's attention.

Some people are too shy to ever ask their crush out. Don't be that person — go out and ask instead of waiting!

There are many reasons someone might not be willing to start a relationship, even if they like you. Once they've turned you down, it's best to move on.

It means they like you!

Read How to Choose Between Two Guys.

It's not possible to tell whether or not people like you just based on how often they look at you. Consider the other signs - does your crush tease you playfully, touch you frequently, find excuses to talk to you or see you whenever possible, or try to get your attention all the time? Just one sign isn't enough to tell; it's a combination of several behaviors.