- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers.
Do you have a sneaking suspicion
that a particular person likes you?
And yes, in that like like kind of way?
But wait, does the thought of being completely wrong
hold you back?
You just don't know how to be sure,
as it can be super embarrassing in case you were mistaken.
When someone likes you,
they often act differently around you
than they do with other people.
It's all in an attempt
to seek some form of validation or approval from you.
How sweet?
And they have many different ways to go about it too.
Some overly obvious, and others entirely too subtle.
So here are some things one will definitely do
when they really like like that special someone.
Number one, the social media stalk.
This is a big one.
Say you meet at a party,
you add each other on social media.
A few days pass,
and you still haven't heard a word from their end.
How could this be?
(notification beeping)
A notification pops up.
They like to photo of yours from four summers ago.
Whoops.
While you were waiting for what seemed like an eternity,
they were busy searching you up.
Where?
On every single social media platform.
They're going through all of your posts,
just to get a better idea of who you are.
If they're really interested,
they'll wanna know more about you
before sending that first text.
While waiting,
it's not a bad idea to think of a few jokes
you can send back their way, once they do.
Or have a stockpile of GIFs prepared.
Those who GIF together, stay together?
Number two, obsessively re-reading your texts.
Speaking of texting, when someone likes you,
they may struggle to not be super obsessive about it.
What's the proper amount of time to wait
before texting back?
Do they seem to have memorized all 11,997 text messages
you've sent back and forth to each other
over the last two months?
If they're unsure how you feel about them,
they may go to the very start,
and re-read every single message.
They may wanna track the narrative arc of your connection.
When someone likes you,
they may double or triple check the messages sent
back and forth.
Is that little ... notification driving you totally mad,
as you wait for them to respond?
Only for them to type nothing?
If they replied to quickly,
they may be worried that they're coming off
too needy or overbearing.
Although if they reply too late,
you might find yourself losing interest.
They may text back almost immediately
because they don't want you to be kept waiting.
If you write in short, quick bursts,
and they really like you,
they'll probably write back in the same exact way.
Number three, copy your speech patterns and mannerisms.
Do you have keywords or catch phrases
that you say all the time?
Have they started saying them too?
If you talk a lot with your hands,
do they now gesticulate widely back to you?
If a person really, really likes you,
they may seize every opportunity to be in your company.
And it's natural for them to wanna spend more time with you.
If, okay, a lot of time with you.
And the more time they spend with you,
the more likely it is that they'll start mirroring you.
They're probably going to start speaking
in a similar rhythm and cadence.
As the saying goes,
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
Number four, trying too hard in your friend circle.
What is a big hurdle,
if not the biggest one they have to pass
if someone really likes you, your friends.
I mean, yeah, your closest group of friends
know everything about you.
They've probably known you for a longer time period,
and your social media and texting history
can only tell a person so much.
If a person likes you,
they'll want your friends to like them too.
Hanging out as a group in a social setting
can be really beneficial for this reason.
They are more receptive to your friends
when they are recalling mutual adventures from the past.
They ask your friends a ton of questions about you.
If they come off as really awkward
in front of the group at first,
that's not necessarily a bad thing.
They might just be super nervous.
But if the other person puts in the effort to listen
to those around you, that's a good thing.
And number five, they do things you like
that they have zero interest in.
Do you enjoy quietly looking at artwork in museums,
or strolling casually through the park
on a bright sunny day?
Or is it more of an intense jog?
If someone really likes you,
they're also more likely to join in on activities
that they don't normally partake in otherwise.
Take exercise for example.
Are you often getting out there and working on that cardio?
Does the other person never go for an intense run,
or even a casual jog?
If someone likes you,
they may be more likely to say yes
to do something like this,
even when they're not used to such physical exertion,
they wanna share your interests.
When they're going way far outta their comfort zone for you,
that says a lot about them.
Attraction is often complicated.
Relationships can sometimes be even messier.
Signs that someone likes you can be very confusing for sure.
Signals can also be misinterpreted.
How one person reacts to a situation
could be totally different from how you would yourself.
If you are the one
who's obsessively checking the other person's socials,
and re-reading their texts, it's totally okay.
You are not alone.
Just try to avoid accidentally liking
one of their old vacation photos from four summers ago.
Do you know someone in your life
who's exhibited any of the signs mentioned here?
Or on the flip side, have you exhibited any of them?
Feel free to leave a comment with your experiences,
feedback, or suggestions.
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