- [Narrator] Hey Psych2Goers. Do you sometimes have a hard time telling whether or not someone likes you? It can be pretty difficult sometimes, but there may be a few
subtle ways you can tell. To help you out, here are
six psychological ways to tell if your crush likes you. Number one. They act flustered, silly, and sweat when they're around you. How nervous do you get around your crush? Odds are, if they like you too, they may just be as anxious as you are. Most people tend to get a bit flustered when they're around someone
they're attracted to. Stammering, breaking out
in sweats, and clammy hands can be signs someone likes you so much that you make them nervous. Sometimes, attraction can make
us a bit silly or even dumb. Research has found that sexual arousal shuts off parts of the
prefrontal cortex of the brain. This region of the brain is responsible for critical
thinking, rational behavior, and self-awareness. So next time you're
around someone you like, pay close attention. Do they always break out in sweat? Can they not speak as
eloquently as they usually do? Maybe they simply have
a secret crush on you. Number two. They remove any barriers
between the two of you. Do you notice your crush
removes any barriers between them as soon as you approach? Do they ever so subtly scoot
closer to you when you're near? Do they lean more so towards you than anyone else in a group? Well, according to
psychologist, Jack Schafer, "People lean toward people they like "and distance themselves
from people they dislike." Inward leaning increases
as rapport increases, meaning you may first turn
your head towards someone and then your shoulders,
followed by your torso. Then, if you're really interested in what someone has to say,
you'll lean towards them. So if someone is attracted to you, odds are, they may just lean towards you when they get the chance, not just to be closer, but because they are deeply interested in what you have to say and who you are. Dr. Jack Schafer also explains
in Psychology Today that, "People who like each other "remove any obstacles between them." He continues to say that, "A barrier does not necessarily mean "that someone doesn't like you, "but it may just show your rapport "isn't as strong as you hoped it to be." Try to get to know them a bit more and share some interests of yours. You're rapport may just increase. Number three. They mirror your behavior. Have you noticed someone
mirroring your behaviors, even to the point that they almost subtly your
style of speaking or language? Well, sometimes when someone really likes or admires someone, they'll subconsciously
mimic their behavior. You've probably done it too. Think about it. Have you ever found yourself adopting someone else's gestures or movements at a party
or a social setting? It's not that you consciously intended it, and hey, maybe you did, but yet, here you are suddenly acting and speaking like your crush. This psychological phenomenon
is called the chameleon effect and was explored in further studies. People tend to subconsciously
mimic other people's behavior in certain settings,
that is, if we like them. So if you catch someone mimicking you, they either wanna be your friend or they may just feel attracted to you. Number four. Their pupils dilate when they look at you. Okay, so next time you see your
crush, look into their eyes. Yeah, I know, it may be difficult since you get all nervous
and sweaty around them and start babbling like a fool, but hey, it's worth a shot. Why do this you may ask? Because you'll wanna notice
if their pupils dilate. According to body language
expert, Patti Wood, author of Success Signals: A Guide To Reading Body Language, "Dilation is a brain response that occurs "when you like and are
attracted to something." So if you notice someone's pupils dilate when they look deeply into
your eyes, mid-conversation, this could likely be a sign
they're attracted to you. And then if your pupils
dilate in attraction as well, it's a good thing to be revealed. Number five. Their face is flushed when
they see you or talk to you. Something else to pay attention to, along with staring into their eyes the next time you see them, notice that their face becomes flushed when you look at them. When people are attracted to someone, they can become anxious. A kick of adrenaline, and
suddenly, they're flushing. If you notice someone
often blushes around you and their face becomes red
when you're talking to them, they may very well like you
as much as you like them. And number six, their
smile is suddenly genuine when you're near. Ah, do you smile when you
slip into the sweet bliss of daydreaming about your crush? If you could only take them
to your favorite taco stand and introduce them to
your pet turtle, Larry. Ah, well. I suppose you'll have to figure
out if they like you first. Well, when you're around them,
notice how often they smile and what kind of smile
they have on their face. Have you ever heard of the Duchenne smile? There are a few common facial
expressions that can give way to what someone is really
thinking or feeling. A Duchenne smile is one of them. Wanna know if someone is
genuinely smiling in delight? You can simply look out for this smile. According to Healthline, "This occurs when the
zygomaticus major muscle "lifts the corners of your
mouth at the same time "the orbicularis oculi
muscles lift your cheeks "and crinkle your eyes at the corners." Basically, it's the type of smile that reaches up to your eyes, causing those wrinkles by your eyes, known as crow's feet to appear. This type of smile appears when
someone is genuinely happy, as opposed to a polite and kind smile, or even a forced smile. Now, are they happy to see you because you're their friend
or because they like you? Well, if they have several
of the above signs, it looks like you'll be introducing
them to Larry after all, tacos in hand. Now, ask them out already. You got this, I believe in you. So, do you think your crush likes you? How many signs do they exhibit? Feel free to share with us
in the comments down below. Whether you think they like you or not, it's likely worth it to
ask them out to find out. Better to know you tried
than having a bit of regret, not letting them know how
you really feel, right? So go ahead, ask them out
for tacos, you got this. Larry, the turtle and
I, we believe in you. Yeah, he's a turtle, and so what? We hope you enjoyed this video, and if you did, don't forget
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