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Do you know someone who's really shy?
Have you ever wondered if they're interested in you
in a romantic way?
Unlike people who are confident and outspoken,
people who are shy often struggle
to show that they're attracted to someone.
They may find it even nerve wracking sometimes
to approach the person they like.
This can cause them to send mixed signals
that leave you more confused than flattered.
So if you've ever wondered whether that shy person from work
or from your friend group is interested in you,
here are six signs a shy person likes you.
Number one, they have a hard time keeping eye contact.
Do they look away every time you try to gaze at their eyes?
According to Lisa Fritscher, the act of avoiding eye contact
can mean that a person is uncomfortable
in the situation they're in.
Because shy people generally find it hard
to be around people they aren't acquainted with
or who they highly respect,
they may find it difficult to keep eye contact
with that person out of nervousness.
So if you notice them diverting their eyes away
and finding it almost impossible to gaze at you,
it might be a giveaway
that they're hiding something from you, such as a crush.
Number two, their friends pull you in their conversations.
Have you noticed their friends making teasing comments
whenever you spend time together?
Because shy people often don't have the courage
to directly approach the one they like,
they may try to get their friends to help them out.
This may mean inviting you to their group hangouts
or pulling you into their conversations
and asking for your opinion.
If you find yourself in a situation like this,
it might just be a sign that they like you
but they're too shy to get close to you.
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Number three, they remember distant and vivid memories.
Are they the type who likes to bring up old memories
and talk about them in great detail?
Whether it's the names of your old pet, your birthday,
or a time shared between you two
that seemed insignificant back then.
A shy person who likes you may bring up old memories
as a way to comfortably approach you.
Retelling old stories
like they've happened only yesterday
may just be their way of trying to connect
and become closer with you.
Number four, they agree with you in everything.
Do they always seem to agree with you
and what you have to say?
Oftentimes when you have a crush on someone,
it's likely you'll find yourself agreeing
with everything they say.
It may be because you want them to like you,
or because you genuinely share the same values.
Whatever the case,
people who are shy are also likely to do this.
However, because they tend to avoid situations
that involve confrontation or conflict,
they may stay quiet
when they disagree with certain things you say.
Number five, they throw secret glances towards you.
Are they always glancing at you
when they think you're not looking,
whether it's because they're nervous about what to say
or how to behave?
People who are shy
often have a hard time approaching their crushes.
Because of this,
they may end up staying a comfortable distance from you,
but steal glances every so often
in hopes to get your attention.
If you notice someone doing this,
they might just be trying to muster up the courage
to get to know you.
And number six, they're clumsy around you and only you.
Do they seem to fumble and stutter when you're around?
Your nerves system,
which controls how you move your muscles
can sometimes function badly
when you're stressed or in shock.
So if you show up unexpectedly to see them,
they may feel a sudden surge of anxiety
and fumble in their actions.
It may be a sign that they like you
if you notice them start to bump into people
or stumble on the floor the moment you show up.
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Did you relate to any of the signs?
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