This article looks at how you can discover the secret kind of indicators from a man you can expect as a woman when observing the behaviour of different men whilst online dating. How do you know if a man likes you?

 

As a woman, how do you know if a man likes you? It is very hard to know what men think at times.  Studies have shown that men are more reluctant to commit and take break ups harder than women. There is a vulnerability in men that doesn't show. Men can also be mysterious and with-hold their signs of emotion or interest. Believe it or not, men are hit very hard by breakups or rejections because often their pride and self confidence is left in tatters, whether it should be or not. Therefore men are often more cautious than women when it comes to dating.

It is known that men are the hunters. They like to go after women and they usually know exactly what they want. Men are very visually impressed by nature. They are excited by a woman who is physically attractive, but also a woman who makes an effort to look nice and demonstrate direction and focus in life generally succeed at dating. This is because human instinct requires that someone of the opposite sex should be not only visually appealing but assertive, strong, confident and direct. Men always soften at the sight of long hair, lipstick, tidy dress and professional appearance. This is not to say that you must wear makeup. On the contrary, natural appearance has merit and women who pay attention to detail with hygene, dress and physical appearance are at an advantage.

 

Men have an instinct for hunting and winning over their proposed date. But in so doing, a man's ego is close at heart and they might seem not concerned with their ego but it can be the only thing driving them at times. The thing you should remember as a woman is that finding the right man who likes you is easier than you think. But given that men can be reclusive about their true feelings, how do you know if a man really likes you? Below are some points to remember that indicate to you a man really likes you:

 

1) A man will almost always contact you if he admires your profile. This is because the law of averages dictates a man will try his luck with most women in his ideal category. The biggest tell tale sign a man likes you is he will email you and request contact with you. But what about when you're on a date?

a) He will ask you questions about your life, work, sports or hobbies.

b) He will look at you and maintain eye contact with his attention focused almost entirely on you.

 

c) This is a not so well known indicator among women. He will offer to pay for your coffee, lunch or dinner as a sign of generosity.

 

d) A man will always ask to meet again with you after the first date if he is serious about taking things to the next level.

 

e) A man will offer things to you, for instance a lift to dinner out, a hand to get your coat, bag or other items. If he is very switched on he will open the door for you.

 

f) A man will ask you about your living situation and see if you live alone, with your parents or with house mates. This might be to determine your level of independence or to see how he would feel coming over to your house.

 

2) You can tell a man likes you when he jokes with you about things. He is showing a sense of humour to soften you or break the ice. Or he might comment on your appearance with a back handed compliment.

 

3) If a man bags you out about your car or shoes, you know he is hunting for a reaction or a laugh. This is very obvious.

 

4) A man will go to great lengths to make contact or see you. He will often work his way through a crowd to get to you and start chatting. He will wear cologne which you will smell a mile off.

 

5) If a man is really making an effort with you he will have a new haircut when you see him and will almost always try and warm to your pet cat or dog.

 

6) A man will turn his mobile phone off during dinner or catch up time, or he will not fidget with text messaging if he believes your attention is deserving. Remember, in a man's world, actions speak louder than words.

 

7) If a man buys you personal gifts like shoes or jewellery in particular this is a real bell ringing that he is serious about you and wants to cement the relationship.

 

Finding if a man really likes you is sometimes a riddle. But men will most often show you what they feel instead of telling you. It can be hard to read men at the best of times. Tuning in carefully to their moves and actions can be a way to discover their true feelings.

Author: J Robinson 25/9/09