15 obvious signs he is trying to not like you (even though he really does)

Are you wondering how to tell if a guy likes you?

It can be hard to read guys sometimes, especially if he won’t make eye contact with you or constantly finds ways to avoid you.

These actions may seem insignificant, but they could indicate that he’s trying to hide his feelings for you.

Here are 15 obvious signs he is trying to not like you… even though he really does.

1) He keeps giving mixed signals

Mixed messages can be confusing and can cause confusion in a situationship or a relationship. It can be hard to predict what they mean.

A mixed message can be anything from an apology that’s actually just an excuse for something else, to a partner who says one thing one day, and something completely different the next.

There are many reasons why your crush might be giving mixed signals.

Perhaps he has little or no interest in forming a relationship with you. Or perhaps he is not currently in the state to commit.

Whatever the reason, it is important to keep an open mind when it comes to men’s feelings towards you.

In many cases, they are likely just trying their best not to like you!

2) He used to ask you to hang out or make any plans with you all the time but now he rarely does

Here’s an example of a mixed signal from a guy as I mentioned in my first point.

One day he would ask you out constantly, then the next day he would stop making plans with you as much. This could mean many things.

Perhaps his workload increased and he became less available to you.

Or perhaps he started feeling something for you and was feeling insecure and trying to avoid any risk of rejection so he withdrew to protect himself.

If this was the case, he would put off wanting to hang out even if he wants to see you often to keep his distance.

3) He acts differently when others are around

Have you ever found yourself getting closer to someone and one day they suddenly seem more distant particularly in public spaces?

I know I have.

This could be a classic case of a person extending proximity in the hope others won’t notice their obvious infatuation with you.

Why is that?

The simple truth is a person who becomes distant in public spaces in comparison to private ones could most likely be holding feelings for you but they are not ready to tell you or the whole world.

4) He doesn’t respond to your texts right away

Reality is when it comes to texting someone, there are two ways they can respond: right away or not at all.

It can feel like your crush isn’t interested in you when you have to wait for hours and are constantly checking your phone to see whether he has responded, but that isn’t always the case.

If he doesn’t respond to your texts right away, it could mean one of these three things:

1. He can’t to talk to you right now
2. He wasn’t home when you texted him, so he just didn’t see it
3. He may also be very busy with his own lifeIt could also be that he’s just trying to keep it cool. In either case, try not to take it personally.

So, what do you do?

If he doesn’t seem to be paying attention to you, it might be a good time to take a step back and see if he really is interested.

And if he does have time for you, it might be a good sign that he likes you!

5) He is highly critical of you

This is another case of smoke and mirrors that guys use when they are trying not to like you.

By being critical of you in front of others they think it will mask their intentions to others and allow them to buy time before they work out what their next move is.

Next time you are on the receiving end of unfair negative feedback, ask yourself this:

Could they have feelings for you? Is this a ploy by them to hide their love for you?

On the contrary, as I’ll say in my following point, he might just be being satirical.

6) He always teases you

He might criticize or ridicule you in a humorous way just to tease you.

Teasing is a form of flirting. We often only tease people we are emotionally connected with.

So if you make fun of each other, it indicates that there is some unspoken attraction present in the relationship.

It’s a sign that he’s comfortable around you if he’s always teasing you.

He might not mean to be hurtful, but he’s letting you know that he likes you. He’ll want to make you laugh and joke about anything and everything.

7) He acts casual when around you

Let’s be honest, a guy acting casual around us girls is always what we want.

Sometimes the forwardness or dare I say the easiness of it all is just what we are looking for but it is the casual guys we always find interesting.

Maybe it’s because they come across more confident, more self assured or maybe it’s just because conversation just seems so much more interesting and fluid.

Acting casual as a guy is their way to keep you on your toes and get you wondering are they single?

If you are wondering this, be the one who takes the reins and ask them direct questions as you will soon find out if they are interested in you by their responses.

8) He tries to make you jealous

Annoying, isn’t it?

It could be a way of him testing the waters to see if you care about him.

For example, telling you about other girls in his life, to get a reaction out of you.

This is most common in the beginning stages of dating and can be frustrating when he gives you mixed messages.

On the other hand, he might just be playing hard to get and wants to make sure that you’re attracted enough to him so that he will have no reason not to pursue you further.

This could also mean the same the other way round, which leads me to my next point…

9) He gets jealous when you mention other guys

When a guy gets jealous over you talking to other guys, it’s usually because he sees you as competition.

He may be afraid that if you meet someone else, he will lose your affection. He may also be concerned that you will start dating other guys or that you’ll tell them about him.

Regardless of the reason, getting jealous when you talk to other guys is a sign that he cares about you. It’s a good sign!

However, don’t feel pressured to cut off contact with guy friends just because he gets jealous.

Instead, try to reassure him that there is nothing romantic going on between you and your friends.

10) He tries hard to impress you

It means he wants you!

Think about it like this:

A guy who tries hard to impress you is a great thing. They go above and beyond to make you feel good, so they’re the kind of guy who you can be yourself around.

If you notice signs that they’re trying really hard to impress you, like opening your car door or pulling out your chair for you, there’s probably something up.

He might boast to you about his successes at work or school or show you pictures of himself having a good time.

It might not be anything huge, but it could still be enough to put off a first impression.

11) He secretly remembers the little things about you

This could be another way of him trying to impress you.

We don’t remember everything about people who aren’t particularly close to us.

But when we like someone, we pay attention. We notice details about them and form impressions.

Therefore, if he remembers the little things about you, such as your birthday, favorite meal, or restaurant, it indicates that he is paying closer attention to you than everyone else.

The little things might also include the way you hold yourself, the way you stand, even the tone and pitch of your voice.

He remembers these little things as a way of telling you he will not ignore the things that are important to you.

It’s that simple.

12) He’s always there for you

Now get this:

When we like someone, we would go the extra mile to make ourselves available when they need us. We want to help them out, be there for them, and make sure they’re okay.

So even if he’s giving his mixed signals, if he is always there for you whenever you need him, that’s a good sign to tell that he likes you.

If you need someone to talk to, he is there for you. If you are having a hard time, he will be there for you. He will do anything to help you out in any way possible.

Whether it’s a text or an email to check in when you’re out of town is a big deal or a care package delivered because he knows you need something is also a big deal.

It’s the little things that count.

13) He randomly gives you compliments

Another clear sign that he’s into you!

A compliment is an expression of respect, admiration, or affection. It shows that the person who gives it cares about the receiver.

If he tells you how beautiful you are or what a great dresser you are, then it’s likely that he’s into you, even though he may not say it. These types of compliments show that he cares about you and that he wants to be around you.

He may also be trying to show off his good qualities so that you will be more inclined to like him and potentially date him.

14) He displays positive body language signs around you

A person’s body language can tell a great deal about how they would behave in various situations.

Whether they are showing signs of being nervous or anxious or whether they are comfortable around you – all of these things will play a part in how well you get along with them.

If you notice that he’s always touching your arm or leg when they’re together, it could mean that he is comfortable around you and he likes you.

Bonus points if he consistently imitates your gesticulations and speech patterns as well as your body language.

15) You just know

You can tell when someone likes you or not by the way they act around you.

Even if your crush doesn’t seem particularly interested in you, it’s still a good idea to take note of any subtle signs that he might be!

After all, even if they simply like hanging out and spending time with you, that could still lead to them eventually developing romantic feelings for you.

So if you sense any kind of change in their behavior, don’t take it as a sign that they don’t want to date you and give up.

Instead, try to make the most of your time together by getting to know each other better and what each of you really want. He likes me… he likes me not

In truth, the thing with meeting people is, you’re never sure how things are going to turn out.

You might meet a nice guy who you have a great time with, or you might not and that is the fun of it all.

Keep your standards high, if people can’t keep to your standards communicate this to them and allow them time to respond.

If they are not able to do this then it’s always best to move on as another suitor, potentially a much better suitor is waiting around the corner.