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10 surprising signs that someone is flirting with you
10 surprising signs that someone is flirting with you
Sophia MitrokostasJan 14, 2024, 03:34 IST
There is a difference between being friendly and being flirty.DigitalVision/Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images
It can be hard to know if a person likes you as a friend or could be interested in more.
Both physical and verbal signs can provide clues.
Sometimes when you're getting along with someone like a house on fire, it can be hard to know if they like you as just a friend or if something more could be on the cards.
Here are a few subtle clues that someone might actually be flirting with you and not just being friendly.
If you're still confused after reading the below, the 10 subtle signs your crush just wants to be friends could help, too. Meanwhile, if you want to take your flirting to the next level, try these tips Insider reporter Julia Naftulin learned from a dating expert.
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They make prolonged eye contact.
If someone is gazing into your eyes, there is a high chance they feel affection for you.Fox
They shoot you a lot of brief glances.
Many brief glances can also be subtle flirtation.Warner Bros. Television
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They play with their clothing.
Fidgeting could mean flirting.LightFieldStudios/ iStock
They tease you or give you awkward compliments.
Jokingly picking on you could be them testing the waters.FOX
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They touch you while you talk.
Light touches can be their way of getting closer.20th Century Fox
Their eyebrows raise up when they see you.
Look out for a raised eyebrow.HBRH / Shutterstock
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They let you catch them checking you out.
They might want you to notice.The CW
They have open body language.
Body language is an important factor.Paramount Pictures
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They're always the first one to react to your social media posts.
Digital flirting is also a factor to consider.tulpahn / Shutterstock.com
They move their body closer to yours.
Close physical proximity is a big sign of flirting.NBCUniversal