25 signs a married man wants you

Yup, you read the title right.

Believe it or not, a man could be married and he would still want to be with you.

Not every married man is able to control his desires at all times, especially if this stranger with killer looks continues pursuing him.

Whether you’re falling for him or not, it’s important for you to recognize the signals that he wants you so you’ll know how to respond.

Here are 25 signs a married man wants you.

1) He gives you his phone number

This doesn’t always happen and it might be a little weird or unexpected, but sometimes, a married man will just give you his number.

It could mean that he wants to get to know you better so he gives his number to you.

It could also be a way for him to find out more about you so that he can “just pick up the phone” when he wants to speak with you. 

2) He’s overly friendly

Being friendly doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re flirting with you.

But, when they’re overly friendly (especially if they’re married), it could indicate that they want something more than just being a friend.

For example, if your married crush inquires frequently about your day and your activities—or inquires about anything else they shouldn’t—that could be a significant sign that he wants to be more than simply buddies.

3) You can sense when he’s holding back

You can tell that he wants to say something or do something when flirting with you but he stops himself.

He might say things that are suggestive of what he wants to do to you but then say, “Just kidding.”

He doesn’t want to make things too obvious before it can go somewhere.

4) He keeps tabs on your social media accounts

It’s not uncommon for married men to keep tabs on your social media accounts.

They might use your social media as a way to make conversation with you, ask you anything else about yourself or simply admire the way you represent yourself.

They might also keep tabs on your social media accounts to see who your friends are, what you’ve been up to and if they can find out more about your life.

5) He tries to make physical contact with you

He’s most definitely not being “just friendly” if he tries to touch you.

If you know that he’s married and he exhibits the behavior of a touchy-feely guy, then, it’s likely that he wants to get intimate with you.

A married man knows how to avoid getting caught in the act.

He’ll start by being a little more discreet and less obvious.

Maybe he strokes your arm or places his hand on one of your thighs, or under the table.

6) He says cheesy pickup lines to try to impress you

Cheesy pickup lines can really turn some women on as long as it comes from the right guy.

He might say something like, “If I had a penny for every time I think of you, that wouldn’t even be enough to buy a cup of coffee.”

Or, he might say something funny like, “I don’t know what it is about you but…You make me feel like a little boy again.”

7) He asks you to hang out

This could just mean that he wants to get to know you better or if he says he’s interested in meeting up, it could mean that there’s something more to the request.

He’ll probably ask you out for coffee, dinner, movies or even a walk on the beach (if you live near the beach).

However, some married men like to keep things on the low and discreet, so, when they meet up with you, it might be somewhere away from the crowd.

I’ll explain more in my next point.

8) You see him at all the wrong places, at the wrong times

A married man would try to avoid spending time with you alone or in a place where someone could see them together.

Maybe he just wants to hang out with you alone and enjoy your company, or maybe he doesn’t want the wife to potentially find out.

Who knows?

However, there’s a chance that he’s just being considerate and wants to spend time with you in broad daylight or during an event where people are present.

9) He tells you how great you look

A married man will make comments on your appearance if he is making attempts to pursue you in any manner, shape, or form.

He will compliment you and make you feel like you’re the only girl in the room (or wherever the two of you are).

He’ll probably tell you how beautiful you look or what a great outfit you have on.

If he says things like, “I think I might be falling for you,” or “You have an amazing smile. That’s what I love about you,” that could be a big clue to his true intentions.

10) He speaks to you in a sexy tone of voice

Every man has a very, very sexy voice and a married man would definitely have one of those.

If he speaks to you in a low, husky voice and uses plenty of innuendoes and sexual references, that could be an indication that he wants to get physical with you.

He would definitely say something way more suggestive than what he would say to just anyone.

You might have heard him use the word, “Baby” or said things like “I want to give you something special that only I can give you.”

11) He speaks of his marriage with contempt 

Usually, a married man who’s interested in someone else will probably have very little to say about his marriage and how great it is.

Unless, of course, he’s had a bad day and wants to vent.

He’s likely to be hesitant to mention his wife and how much he loves her.

Maybe he does mention her, but only in passing or as a way of relieving stress. 

12) He asks questions about your dating life

A married man who wants you might not just care about your dating life, but also who you’re sleeping with.

He’ll probably make sure to ask questions that could easily be used to get some information about any other men in your life.

He might ask you questions like, “How long have you been on the market?” 

Or, asking if he can give you advice on “the next guy.”

Although he may appear interested in and supportive of your dating life, he may actually be jealous, which leads me to my next point.

13) He acts jealous of your partner or dates

Even though he’s a married man with a wife, you may start to notice that he gets jealous of your partner or when you talk about all the great guys you are dating.

He’ll probably ask you, “How does he compare to the guys you’re dating?”

Or, “How serious is that relationship?”

He may show signs of jealousy and try to make you feel jealous by talking about his wife or flirting with you.

14) He always offers to help you

You’ve been having a crummy day at work, or you’re having relationship problems and he offers to help.

He offers to listen or help you with anything he can.

He might offer to not just listen but actually try to solve your problems.

This could be because he wants to pursue you or because he thinks that it’s the right thing to do when someone needs help. 

15) He’s protective of you

A single man who isn’t interested in you wouldn’t get involved with the drama that comes with a relationship.

But, a married man might try to act like your knight in shining armor and be “protective” of you.

He’ll try to help you through any relationship drama to make sure that you’re okay.

He may even try to scare away other men who like you just so that he can have a chance with you.

16) He buys you flowers and gifts

No girls can say no to flowers!

A married man will do anything to catch your attention or impress you.

He’ll definitely show a lot of love and go out of his way to make you feel special.

He’ll probably spend a little more than usual on the gifts because he feels that he “owes it to you,” even though he’s already married.

He might say things like, “I don’t do this for many women.

17) He invites you on a trip

If he’s just interested in being your friend, why would he invite you on a trip?

Friends don’t do that.

A married man who wants more than friendship will actually try his best to get you alone with him. 

He might even go out of his way to make sure that he can spend time with you (alone).

He’ll probably plan the trip and all things that he hopes will make you say yes.

18) He makes time for you

If he wanted to, he would.

Despite being busy with his family, he might go above and beyond by taking time out of his busy schedule just so that he can spend some time with you.

He’ll definitely go to great lengths to make sure that you have time for him and for no one else, ​​although it may just be a quick hello or hello-goodbye.

19) He understands your needs

Well, there are some women who refuse to talk about what they want or need.

But, a married man will understand your needs and wants before you do.

He knows how to make you feel comfortable in any social situation and can make the best out of a bad situation because he’s lived it all before.

When you’re feeling down about a relationship or the state of your life, he’ll take the time to listen and understand what you are going through.

He’ll understand that you need to vent and talk about all the crap going on in your life.

He’s just happy that he can help in any way that he can.

20) He thinks about you as much as you think about him

If he’s really interested in you, he’ll make it clear that he thinks about you as much as you think about him.

He’ll talk to you and text you a lot.

He won’t be the type of guy who drags things out or doesn’t want to talk or text you immediately.

You might feel like the only person on his mind when communicating with him, which is always a good sign! 

21) He mirrors your body language

We tend to unconsciously imitate those we like.

An easy way to tell if a married man likes you is simply to observe if he’s imitating you.

He’ll mimic your body language or hand gestures, or use your favorite words.

If you like to go on long, rambling rants, he’ll probably go on a very long rambling rant back to you.

He’ll be the type of guy who “likes what you like” and when it comes to following your interests or hobbies.

22) He’s comfortable with you

You know when you get along with someone really well.

He’ll act as if you’ve known each other for years.

You can finish each other’s sentences or laugh at your own inside jokes.

A married man who likes you would probably feel very comfortable around you, maybe even more than some of his closest friends. 

He might even show a little bit of his “weird personality,” in front of you.

23) He doesn’t wear his wedding band around you

He knows that you can’t date him if he’s married, so it’s best to keep the wedding band off while you’re hanging out.

A married man might take his ring off to show that he’s available and wants to have fun with you.

He’ll act like he’s not really “married,” so that you might think that you have a chance with him.

24) He asks you to keep things a secret

He wants to be able to trust you and he knows that if you have something juicy, you will probably tell all your girlfriends about it.

This might be something that would hurt him…or his family.

To avoid this, he might go out of his way to make sure that you don’t tell anyone about your relationship or where you plan to meet up.

25) Your gut tells you that he likes you

A gut feeling is never wrong.

Even though he doesn’t do a lot of the things that you see listed above, you might just feel that he likes you.

You can tell by how he interacts with you and how he makes you feel around him.

When a man really likes a woman, they usually want to make her feel good about themselves because they like the way she looks or feels when she’s around them.

In conclusion…

When you meet a married man, your first instinct is probably to run in the other direction.

After all, you know how these types of relationships usually end.

​​However, not all married men are off-limits. 

Some of them are actually on the market and willing to date other people. 

A married man who likes you would probably fit the signs above.

Maybe he wouldn’t do a few of these particular things, but maybe he would do some of them and it would be obvious to you how much he liked you.

Whether to reciprocate or not, it’s completely up to you.