How to Tell If a Girl Likes You: 17 Telltale Signs

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Dating coach Candice Mostisser shares subtle signs that a girl has fallen head over heels for you

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1 She brightens up when she sees you.

2 She finds ways to spend time with you 1-on-1.

3 She has open body language around you.

4 She gets nervous even though she's happy to see you.

5 She has trouble keeping eye contact.

6 She teases you just a little.

7 She likes your posts and follows you back.

8 She's been texting more often.

9 She's been opening up to you more.

10 She seems genuinely interested in what you have to say.

11 She's deeply curious about you.

12 She laughs at your terrible jokes.

13 She compliments you in little ways.

14 She gets touchy-feely.

15 She’s always in your DMs.

16 She's making plans for the future with you in them.

17 She wants to spend more time with you.

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Co-authored by Candice Mostisser and Elaine Heredia, BA

Last Updated: July 10, 2026 Fact Checked

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Curious about whether she's romantically interested in you? We've got you covered! There are lots of signs that a girl is developing feelings for you, and they’re not hard to spot (if you know where to look). Keep reading to discover the top signs that a girl has a crush on you, with exclusive insights from dating coaches.

How do you tell if she likes you?

Dating coach Candice Mostisser says that if she tries to spend time alone with you, that's a good sign that she has feelings for you. Here are some other signs to watch for:

• She looks happy and excited when she sees you.
• She turns toward you when you talk.
• She acts nervous around you.
• She has trouble making eye contact.
• She teases you, but she doesn't make fun of you.
• She follows you on social media and likes your posts.

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She brightens up when she sees you.

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   We often get happy and excited around someone we’re attracted to. Pay close attention next time you’re together. If the sight of you almost always brings a smile to her face, it's possible that she has feelings for you.

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Candice Mostisser is a dating coach in NYC. She specializes in coaching others on how to succeed on first dates and online dating.

   Joshua Pompey is a dating coach with over 15 years of matchmaking experience. He helps his clients navigate online dating with a 99% success rate.

   Cher Gopman is a dating coach and the founder of NYC Wingwoman, LLC. Her business offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, and more.
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She finds ways to spend time with you 1-on-1.

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   Nothing says “I want you” like wanting to be alone with you. If she has feelings for you, she'll definitely look for opportunities to get you alone with her, says Mostisser. Pay attention to her body language when you’re alone together. If she’s always finding ways to have you all to herself and in her personal space, it’s a strong sign that she may have a crush.

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She has open body language around you.

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   Open body language shows someone feels safe and engaged around you. Getting extra close when you talk and turning towards you are examples of open body language. Additionally, Mostisser says that if she points her knees toward you, that's a good sign that she's engaged and interested. Keep an eye out for “mirroring,” too, which is when someone copies how you’re sitting or standing. If she mirrors your body language when you’re together, it’s usually a good sign.
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She gets nervous even though she's happy to see you.

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   It’s common to feel a little nervous around someone you’re crushing on. Pay attention to how she talks to you vs. other people around her. If talking to you gives her extra butterflies, it’s a sign that she might have a crush.

   • Reader Poll: We asked 313 wikiHow readers if they think that if someone is often nervous around you, it means they like you, and 76% of them said yes. [Take Poll]

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Does your crush follow you on social media?

Totally—they tag me in posts and always comment on mine with inside jokes.

Yep. We don’t interact publicly, but I get sooo many DMs of memes from them.

Yeah, we like each others’ posts but that’s it.

No, they never accepted my follow request.

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She has trouble keeping eye contact.

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   Breaking eye contact is a sign of feeling nervous. This happens to us when we’re talking to someone we’re attracted to, or when we’re nervous in general. If she seems happy to be around you but struggles to make eye contact when you talk, it could be another sign of butterflies.
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She teases you just a little.

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   Teasing can be a sign of flirting. If her teasing makes you smile, it could be a way of getting your attention—especially if she lets you tease her back. Just remember that teasing is not the same as making fun of someone, so always be careful and respect her feelings.

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She likes your posts and follows you back.

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   Engaging with someone’s social media is another way to get their attention. An occasional thumbs up might not mean much. But if she suddenly starts liking and commenting on everything you post, it could be a sign that she likes you quite a bit.
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She's been texting more often.

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   Frequent texting is a good sign, especially if she keeps the conversation going. If rarely a day goes by that she doesn't text you, it means she's thinking of you a lot more than a casual friend would. A flirty emoji or two (or ten) might be a subtle hint too!

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She's been opening up to you more.

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   Sharing your inner life with someone is an act of trust. It’s hard to be vulnerable, especially when you have romantic feelings for someone. If she’s in your personal space and opening up to you more than she used to, she might have deeper feelings for you.
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She seems genuinely interested in what you have to say.

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   Listening to someone shows that you really care. If she lets you open up to her, it could be a sign that she’s crushing on you—especially if she opens up to you too. Be yourself and see how your conversations go.

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She's deeply curious about you.

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1. She asks a lot of deep, personal questions that go beyond the surface. According to dating coach Joshua Pompey, asking personal questions isn't necessarily a sign of genuine interest. That's something you do normally on a date with a new person. But if she's asking deep questions and giving you her full attention, Pompey says that's a great sign. Here are some examples of deeper questions that a girl might ask a guy to get to know him better:

   • What's your biggest fear?
   • What would you do if you had all the money in the world?
   • What's your love language?
   • How do you handle conflict?
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She laughs at your terrible jokes.

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   Being attracted to someone makes them seem funnier. Think about it. Are you always making her laugh? Does she make you feel like a natural comedian? Maybe you are. Or maybe she just thinks you’re cute!

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She compliments you in little ways.

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   Believe it or not, it's the little compliments that matter most. According to Mostisser, small compliments can reassure you that she's glad to see you, in particular. Maybe she thinks your shoes are super cool, or she loved that painting you posted on Instagram last week. Watch out for little compliments like these. They might be a good sign, especially if you pick up on other signals, too.
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She gets touchy-feely.

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   Some people get extra touchy when they’re attracted to someone. Brushing up against you, touching your arm, and sitting up against you are all things to look out for. If you’ve noticed her doing these sorts of things more often lately, Pompey says it might be because she’s attracted to you.

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She’s always in your DMs.

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   DMs are a great way to low-key flirt. Like texting, you’ll want to be on the lookout for flirty emojis, cute memes, and conversations that go on at all hours, day and night. If she wants your attention, this is a great way to get it. Bonus points if she continues the conversation in person.
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She's making plans for the future with you in them.

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1. If she sees you in your future, it means she feels attached to you. A sure sign she has feelings for you, says dating coach Cher Gopman, is when she starts making plans to do things with you in the future. That might look like inviting you on a vacation a few months from now, or referencing activities a few weeks down the road.

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She wants to spend more time with you.

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   Spending time together can help romantic feelings blossom. As always, context is super important, so look out for multiple signs. If she texts all the time, gets close when you talk, laughs at your jokes, and still wants to see more of you, there's a real possibility that she sees you as more than just a friend.
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• If she flirts with you even though she has a partner, she is being disingenuous. Look for love from a single woman instead.
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