Hey everyone, and welcome to TopThink. Today, we will learn about 12 subtle signs
of physical attraction. Now, let’s begin.
How do you know if someone is attracted to you? Let’s start by dispelling a common myth about
physical attraction. In the media, when someone is attracted to another person,
they often display exaggerated signals. For example, if one character is drawn to another,
she may giggle loudly, twirl her hair, or excessively fawn over the other character’s
good looks. Many people see these obvious signs of attraction and assume that is what physical
attraction looks like. But physical attraction is never that obvious or direct in the real world.
Here’s the difference. In a TV show, when a character is attracted to someone,
actors and directors want everyone watching to know what this character is thinking and
feeling. In reality, people are rarely willing to expose their secret desires. While fictional
characters exaggerate signs of attraction, real people subdue their physical interests and try
to hide or mask feelings of attraction. For this reason, physical attraction never
looks the way it does in the media. Instead, it’s far more subtle, indirect, and cautious
because real people don’t want to give their feelings away. In this video, we’re going to
talk about subtle signs of attraction that you don’t see in the media. These indirect signs of
physical attraction often occur right under your nose, whether you realize it or not. If you spot
any of these subtle signs of attraction, you’ll instantly know when someone finds you attractive.
That way, you never miss another opportunity to create a connection or make your first move.
1. Secret Facial Expressions People may try to hide their feelings,
but if someone is attracted to you… it’s likely written all over their face.
Most people are not aware of how their faces change around attractive people. Studies have
shown that people display more obvious and genuine expressions around people they physically desire.
If you want to know how someone feels, watch their face. For example, if they’re constantly smiling,
laughing, and staring at you like you’re the most incredible thing they’ve ever seen,
this person is likely attracted to you. 2. Micro Adjustments
Attractive people make us nervous. We care about what they think. We want them to find
us attractive. Therefore, it’s common for people to unconsciously make minor adjustments to their
appearance. This behavior is called preening. You might catch someone unbuttoning and re-buttoning
their shirt, rolling and unrolling their sleeves, or repeatedly fixing their hair.
If anyone is preening themselves around you, they are self-conscious about their appearance,
likely because they find you attractive. 3. Body Contortion
Like preening, we tend to change and contort our body shapes around attractive people.
You might suck in your stomach to make yourself look taller and thinner, or maybe you straighten
your posture, puff out your chest, or flex your muscles. All of these subtle behaviors
indicate the same thing. This person is trying to emphasize their most attractive features.
They want you to notice the best parts of them because they’ve already noticed the best of you.
4. The Touch Test Did you know there’s an
easy way to test whether someone is attracted to you? One of the simplest ways to uncover
hidden feelings of physical attraction is called the Touch Test. Here’s how it works:
The next time you’re with someone you like, try giving them a light touch on the arm or the leg.
One of two things will happen next. If this person is not attracted to you,
they’ll likely create more distance between you by moving away or avoiding physical contact.
On the other hand, if this person is attracted to you, they may extend a similar physical gesture,
showing in that brief moment that they want to be closer to you.
5. Stylish Impressions When someone is attracted to you,
you might notice a change in their wardrobe. They used to wear casual, athletic clothes,
but now they have stepped up their game. They’ve started to wear more thoughtful and colorful
outfits that show off their best features. Why? Because they may be trying to get your attention.
Clothing is one of the most common ways people demonstrate and express their feelings.
Someone who doesn’t care will dress down and put little effort into their appearance.
They don’t think twice about how they look because they’re not trying to impress you.
Alternatively, if someone finds you attractive, they’ll consistently put
effort into their appearance. So, don’t let these physical changes go unnoticed.
6. Sneaking Glances Have you ever caught
someone checking you out? We’re all guilty of checking someone out at some point or another.
If you see an attractive person walking down the street, you can’t help but glance in
their direction, taking a moment to admire their appearance. It’s human nature to look at things
we find exciting and attractive, so what does it mean if someone is sneaking glances at you?
Next time you see this person, try to catch them in the act. For example, when you’re walking away,
glance back suddenly to see how they react. If they frantically look the other way or
keep staring, this person is checking you out. Why? Because they are attracted to you.
7. Verbal Exaggerations
When you’re attracted to someone, everything about them is impressive. They seem intelligent, funny,
and successful. You admire so many things about them. Naturally, you want them to admire you
too. For this reason, many people brag and talk themselves up around people they find attractive.
In other words, when someone is attracted to you, you might catch them rambling about their
accomplishments or exaggerating their abilities. They may be hoping, deep down, that you will be
as impressed with them as they are with you. This kind of behavior isn’t always the most
appealing or attractive but try to see the meaning behind their words.
This person is only trying to impress you because you’ve made a big impression on them.
8. The Flirtatious Zone The tone of a conversation
can change significantly when two people are attracted to each other. For instance,
a harmless comment may quickly evolve into a flirtatious joke. It may feel like everything
you say turns into something coy or playful. Why? Because you two have entered the Flirtatious Zone.
When two people are drawn to each other, your minds often go to the same place. The first
thing on both of your minds is how attracted you are to each other, giving every gesture
and comment a natural playful tone. Once you enter the flirtatious zone, flirting is the only thing
on either of your minds. 9. Gaze of Desire
Sometimes, the difference between platonic friendship and physical attraction hinges on a
single moment. Let’s say you’re talking to someone you find attractive when suddenly your eyes meet.
Instead of looking away, you both linger for a second longer, stealing an extra
moment to drink in the other person’s image. If this sounds familiar, you’ve met someone
who finds you attractive. Chances are that this person wants nothing more than to stare in your
direction. They’re likely resisting the urge to spend every second looking at you. When your
eyes meet, they hesitate to pull away, because this person is overwhelmed by physical desire.
10. Deceptive Anticipation Sometimes, people vocalize
their feelings in mysterious ways. They want to announce to the world how much they like you
but don’t want to risk getting hurt. So, they channel their affections into subtly intimate
comments like, “I’ve been looking forward to this,” or, “I’m so excited to see you.”
While harmless on the surface, always consider the feelings behind their words. If someone uses
phrases like these, you have almost definitely been on their mind. They’ve been actively
anticipating your next interaction. You’re the source of their excitement because this person
wants you more than they’re willing to admit. 11. Closing the Gap
If someone is physically attracted to you, they’ll find small ways to close the distance between you.
They may eventually want to break the touch barrier and express their feelings in other ways,
but for now, they want to close the distance between you. You might notice them inching into
your personal space. They may get so close to you that their arms or legs are touching yours.
If you’re not interested, make your feelings clear by increasing
the space or putting barriers between you. On the other hand, if you are interested,
meet them in the middle because this person wants to connect with you in a physical way.
12. Follow Their Feet Many people look for signs of attraction
in the eyes and face, but another reliable indicator of attraction may be obscured from view.
If you want to know whether someone is attracted to you, look down at their feet.
People commonly point their feet toward the person they’re attracted to as if to say,
“this is where I want to go.” This subtle sign of attraction is
especially compelling if the other person is leaning their body in your direction.
If they look like a giant arrow pointing at you, be confident and make your move because this
person finds you physically attractive. Thank you for watching TopThink and
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