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Look for these signals that he’s catching serious feelings
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You and your crush might have known each other for a while, but lately you’ve been wondering how he truly feels about you. His behavior sometimes hints that he’s falling for you, so how can you really tell? Luckily, even the most mysterious guy gives off unmistakable signals that he’s head over heels. Whether he’s a new boyfriend, a crush, or just a friend, we’ll go over the most common signs that love is on his brain. Read on to know what to look for!

This article is based on an interview with our dating coach, Candice Mostisser. Check out the full interview here.

Things You Should Know

  • Notice how often he talks to you. If he’s the one initiating your convos and clears his schedule to hang out with you, he’s likely falling for you.
  • Watch how he behaves when you enter the room. A guy falling for you will often light up when he sees you and bee-line right to your side.
  • See if he’s more protective over you. If your crush is falling in love, he’ll often drop everything to be with you when you need him.
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He’s being more affectionate.

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  1. If your crush goes out of his way to open a door for you or brush his hand across your arm, there’s a good chance he’s smitten with you. He can’t keep his strong feelings inside, so he’s choosing to show you how he feels instead of saying it directly.[2]
    • A friend who’s falling for you might run hot and cold, being super affectionate one day and growing distant the other. He might be coming to terms with his feelings and trying to figure out what to do about them.
3

He gives you lots of compliments.

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He listens when you talk.

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11

He matches your interests.

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  1. You might have mentioned to your crush that you love to play frisbee. Suddenly, he knows frisbee’s entire history and wants to play with you next Saturday. If your crush is geeking out over your interests and taking the time to do them with you, he’s not so subtly telling you that he’s seriously interested.[9]
    • When you and your crush discover that you have interests and hobbies in common, he’ll likely be super excited. This is also a sign that he’s falling even more deeply in love.
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He makes room for you in his life.

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He talks about the future.

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  1. Nothing screams commitment like making plans with your crush weeks or months down the line. This often means that he sees a future with you and wants to keep you in his life. When he’s really serious about you, he might start to joke about your future kids![20]
    • If your guy mentions marriage, then that's a great sign that he's really falling for you. Most people do envision marriage as part of their future, but only with someone they really love.
    • Reader Poll: We asked 675 wikiHow readers how they feel about marriage, and 74% said that they’d like to get married someday. [Take Poll]
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He’s protective and caring.

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  1. Whether you’re sick on the couch or walking home late at night, a guy in love needs to make sure you're safe and cared for. He might show up at your door with a big bowl of soup, or swoop in to drive you home when you’re feeling scared.[21]
    • He might even sense what you need before you do, reaching for an ingredient in the pantry before you can drag up a stool and get it yourself.
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This article was written by Candice Mostisser and by wikiHow staff writer, Devin McSween. Candice Mostisser is a Dating Coach for NYC Wingwoman LLC, a date coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingman/wingwoman services, 1-on-1 coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. She specializes in coaching others on best practices and strategies to succeed on first dates and in the online dating world. This article has been viewed 103,698 times.
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