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Does he like me or is he just being nice?

Dismal mist
Dismal mist
04/29/25 9:34pm
I really think this guy likes me, we talk a lot, and he's given me gifts. But we only seem to talk when we're alone, not with a group. But, he is friends with tons of people (very outgoing person) compared to me, who has a lot of friends but I'm quiet around lots of people except the ones I'm close to. I just wanna know how to tell if he truly likes me (without asking because that's super scary)
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06/25/25 9:40pm
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Mark Rosenfeld
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04/29/25 10:13pm
If someone likes you, they'll be responsive, enthusiastic, and enjoy talking to you. If they bring up topics that you've mentioned before, ask you about your interests, and initiate conversations with you, it's a sign that they're interested. If you mention spending time together and they just say, "Maybe sometime," or avoid you after that, it's a sign that they're probably not as into it.
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wikiHow Editorial Team
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04/29/25 9:36pm
If he talks to you a lot, spends alone time with you, and gives you gifts, these are all positive signs that he likes you back! However, if you’re looking for more clues, pay attention to his body language. Prolonged eye contact, smiling a lot, leaning in closer when you talk, and finding little excuses to casually touch you are all big indicators that he’s got a crush.

Beyond this, it isn’t necessarily a negative thing that he talks to you most when you’re alone, rather than when you’re around friends. If he’s extroverted and you’re on the shy side, he might just assume that you’re more comfortable hanging out one-on-one.

Of course, asking him is the only foolproof way to figure out if he likes you back. This can be a little daunting, but it can also be the start of a beautiful relationship. You never know if you don’t try!
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WikiButterflyJammer936
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05/30/25 11:53am
I like my brothers friend I even confessed he rejected me but he responds to my messages immediately. I still love him ik him for 7 yrs idk what to do
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Itsss Amyyyy!
Itsss Amyyyy!
04/30/25 2:32am
Yep I got you girl! First of all one of what you suggested like how you guys talk a lot and how he buys you gifts are signs that he likes you more than just a friend. Its gonna be a lot to say but defiantly search on wikihow signs that my crush likes me. There are some expert articles that are 5 star. Check it out and see if you have or will start noticing that!
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