Is there a special someone that you like, but it’s difficult to tell if they’re
into you?
Are they reserved, less talkative than others, or difficult to strike up a conversation with?
If so, it could mean that person is introverted.
From switching up their instinctive habits to revealing inner mysteries, here are seventeen
signs an introvert likes you:
17.
Making an Effort - One sure sign an introvert is interested is if they’re actively trying
to start a conversation with you.
Since these less-social people become mentally drained by interacting with others for significant
amounts of time, it means something special if they are making a point to talk to you.
Introverts usually don’t initiate discussions with other people, because opposed to extroverts,
they retreat into their minds instead of outwardly expressing themselves.
It takes a lot of energy for people with introverted personalities to be the ones who spark up
conversations.
Plus, as a general rule, this type of person doesn’t find small-talk engaging.
They would rather get to know you more deeply than chat about the weather.
Let’s face it, you’re both in the same place and can tell if it’s raining, so what’s
the point in going over it?
If an introvert likes you, they’ll ask about your likes, dislikes, dreams, and aspirations.
Keep that in mind if a person who’s normally reserved wants to learn more about you on
a personal level.
16.
Special Invitation - It’s a great indication that an introvert likes you if they invite
you into their homes or personal spaces.
Since these people regain their energy by taking time for themselves, they often have
a quiet place they go to recuperate.
These places can include their bedrooms, cafes, libraries, or parks.
These are the spots where they feel most comfortable, and more often than not, introverts want to
be completely alone in these locations.
So, if they ask you to join them, that’s a huge sign that they’re into you!
It may not seem like much, but it means a lot that they want you around at a time and
in a place they’d generally prefer to be apart from others.
15.
Just Avoiding YOU - Although it contradicts the conversational effort we already discussed,
if an introverted person is ignoring you, it could be an indication that they like you.
People with these more reclusive personalities find it difficult to display their interest
in someone openly and find it even harder to start talking to them.
Not all introverts are the same, so they react in different ways in various situations.
Plus, they’re often insecure about their mingling skills and don’t want to feel embarrassed
or foolish if they seem a little socially awkward.
So, if you’ve noticed a person specifically ignoring you during a party, it’s probably
not that they’re repulsed by you.
In fact, it’s more likely a sign that they find you captivating and are too nervous to
say so.
14.
Personality Shift - Does an introverted person you know act differently around you than they
do other people?
If you answered “yes,” then it could be a sign that they like you.
Many people with this personality find it difficult to act like themselves in most social
situations.
They often grow up feeling a little awkward and different from the norm.
This distinctive way of behaving around others can intensify or change entirely while they’re
around somebody they’re interested in.
Maybe they’re acting more shy than usual around you, stumbling over their words, finding
it challenging to keep the conversation going, blushing, or attempting to be a social butterfly
against their secluded nature.
Whatever the case, if they’ve had a personality change as soon as they got near you, it’s
likely that they’re intrigued.
13.
Online Flirtation - Since it proves strenuous for introverts to be forward with their feelings
for someone, it’s often easier for them to express their interests through social
media sites.
Has somebody who’s usually a little shy in-person liking a lot of your Instagram selfies
lately?
Are they using the “love react” to your Facebook profile picture?
Maybe they’re responding to your tweets with cute remarks.
Any of these actions could be an indication that they like you.
Introverts often find it easier to flirt with people if there is a barrier between them
and the other person.
Don’t be afraid to come back with the “heart eyes” emoji, and you two will be meeting
for coffee in no time!
12.
Regular Meetups - Another sign that an introvert likes you is if they want to see you consistently.
Since most people with these shy personalities are usually averse to many social situations,
if they continually ask you on dates or invite you to spend quality time together, it means
they’re into you.
They are overcoming their instincts to take time for themselves, and instead, choosing
to give that time and attention to you!
Plus, more one-on-one interactions will allow the two of you to discover new and interesting
things about one another.
Having daily or weekly meetups will bring the small-talk to an end and make both parties
involved more comfortable with each other.
11.
Expressing Themselves - Most introverts don’t like to talk about themselves, and would rather
listen to and learn about you than get into their details.
This stems back to their supposed awkwardness in social interactions and feelings of being
the odd-one-out.
Plus, they’re very guarded and often in fear of being hurt.
So, if an introvert opens up to you about their feelings, pay attention because it means
they like you enough to let you in.
They only trust a small group of people, and it’s even difficult for them to dive into
their emotions with the ones they’re very close to.
Outwardly expressing their inner sensitivities to you indicates that they are putting their
faith in you as someone on which they can depend.
They want to further their relationship with you by sharing a piece of themselves.
10.
Extra Caring - The majority of introverts consider most people they come into contact
with to be acquaintances, not true friends.
When it comes to these less in-depth relationships, it’s not necessarily that introverted people
don’t care, but they don’t have as much personal interest in the friendships that
come and go.
They often don’t feel the need to pursue more meaningful connections with the majority
of people they run into, so, it’s significant if an introvert takes the time to show you
that they care.
If you notice them asking about your day, being a shoulder to cry on, or trying to brighten
your mood however they can, these are sure signs that they like you more than most other
people.
9.
Spending Time - It’s a huge indicator that an introvert likes you if they’re spending
most of their free time with you.
As we already discussed, these generally shy people regain their energy and balance by
being alone.
This usually means they’ll want to be by themselves for large parts of the day, especially
after social situations like work, school, and seeing friends.
But if they like someone, they’ll give up many of these restful moments to invest time
with that person.
So, if you have met an introvert that wants to see you during these vacant hours, it means
that they’re into you.
8.
Comfort Zone - This indicator encompasses many of the topics we’ve already discussed.
Introverts are known for being reserved, somewhat reclusive when it comes to social gatherings,
and often more interested in being alone than interacting with other people.
But, they will make exceptions regarding the people they are interested in.
If you invite an introvert to a party that they’d normally say “no” to, but they
come out anyway because it was your suggestion, it’s a huge sign that they like you.
If you ask them to join in an activity they’ve never done before and aren’t comfortable
with, and they agree to participate, it’s also evidence of their affection.
If introverts are willing to try all of these new things and put themselves in uncomfortable
situations for you, don’t take it lightly because it means they care about you.
7.
Making Suggestions - This sign has its roots in how introverts are very caring toward the
people they like.
They will be there to fall back on and lift the person up if they’re feeling down.
But, they won’t just be there to listen; they’ll do whatever they can to support
their friends or partners.
An introvert will give those they like any advice they can to help them along.
They’re very observant since they spend most of their time listening instead of talking.
So, they can gather a lot of information to assist those they care about in problematic
situations.
The majority of the time they wouldn’t be open with their opinions, so if they are letting
you know what they think to support you, it’s indicative of their admiration.
6.
Unveiling Themselves - Just like introverts will open up about their feelings if they
like someone, they will often open up about their secrets as well.
They need to feel as if they can trust someone wholeheartedly before they let them in on
their confidential information.
This can include their deepest desires, things that have happened to them in the past, or
maybe even embarrassing moments they generally don’t share with other people.
Whatever the case, if they’ve opened up to you about something special, it means they’re
into you.
5.
It’s All in the Details - All that time introverts spend observing those around them
comes in handy when interacting with the people they like.
If you’ve noticed that someone has memorized your order at Subway, knows your music preferences
or your favorite color, or even brings you small thoughtful gifts, it’s a huge indication
that the person is interested in you.
It means that they’ve spent time and energy getting to know the details of your preferences.
It is especially something to pay attention to when they use this knowledge and make it
a point to show you.
If an introvert is openly expressing the fact that they’ve gathered this information and
use it to gain your attention, it’s a sign that they like you.
4.
Little Things - They’ll often take details into consideration, as we’ve already talked
about, but introverts will do extra things for someone they like as well.
Whether it’s small actions like bringing you a coffee in the morning or more obvious
things like taking you to your favorite restaurant, it all points to an introverted person having
an interest in you.
It proves that even while they’re not with you, they are thinking about you.
Plus, it isn’t common for introverts to act on their feelings, so it’s very showing
if they take the time to do something special.
3.
Befriend Your Friends - Have they gone to hang out with you and your besties?
Are they taking the time to ask your friends some personal questions?
Do they make an effort to know more about the people you like to spend time with?
If you answered “yes,” then it’s a sign that an introverted person likes you.
They’ve developed an interest in you, and they feel like they should get to know the
people you’re close to as well.
It isn’t easy for them to spend a lot of time in these social situations, so if they’re
making it a point to do so, it shows that they care.
It isn’t often that they’ll join in for a group outing, so pay attention if an introvert
is willing to do this for you.
2.
Answer the Phone - It’s common in today’s world for people to ignore phone calls, since
it’s often telemarketers and because it’s easy to send a simple text.
Maybe it’s because we don’t want to get dragged into a two-hour conversation with
extended family members.
Whatever it might be, it’s safe to say that people frequently let their calls go to voicemail.
However, if an introvert likes you, they won’t allow the phone to keep ringing.
In fact, they’ll probably pick up immediately!
They’ll want to hear what you have to say and will be happy that you took the time to
dial them up.
Another indicator is if they phone you.
It can even be difficult for introverts to contact people in this way.
It takes some nerve since they’re not sure if you’ll pick up or if they’re bothering
you.
So, if you’re getting a phone call from someone with this personality type, don’t
overlook it.
They’ve taken the time to try and start a conversation, which means they’ve been
thinking about you throughout the day.
1.
Body Language - This is one of the most prominent signs that an introvert is really into you.
Since they don’t generally express their feelings by talking, it’s important to pay
attention to their body language because it will show you a lot.
If they’re facing toward you, studying your face, or touching you lightly throughout a
conversation, it probably means they’re into you.
Most of the time, body language is more telling than words anyway, so it’s a wonderful way
for someone to show interest.
A simple smile can mean more than saying “hello,” so remember that if you think an introvert
might like you.