Just a List of Signs He Actually Likes You, According to Experts

Knowing whether or not someone likes you is 100 percent confusing 100 percent of the time. No matter how awesome you are (and yes, you are awesome), deciphering the signs and signals of a potential crush is next-level complicated. Every brush of the hand or 'Like' of an Insta sends you on a spiral of "is this a thing or am I reading into it?" And not to be completely gendered, but I think this is especially true when it comes to understanding men’s thoughts and feelings. Men tend to suppress their emotions because of societal standards, which can make dating even harder to navigate.

Luckily, there are a few ways to figure out what your maybe relationship means. You can overanalyze his texts at brunch with your friends. You can get dating and relationship advice from your parents. Or you can turn to the pros to get the low-down on how you really know when someone’s interested in you.

While clinical social worker Ashley Starwood says being upfront and "communicating your feelings can be a great way to model what you would like to see in a relationship with the other person," sometimes you might want to be a little more subtle. Does he seem nervous around you? Does he often stand near you? Does he try to get your attention mid-convo? All indications there could be something there. If you're trying to sort out a "he loves me, he loves me not" sitch, these 28 expert-advised signs should help you figure out whether you've found a friend or a future hubby.