17 Ways to Let Someone Know You like Them ...

Make Eye Contact and Smile! • Touch Him! • Remember Things! • Ask Him Things! • Tease! • More ...

17 Ways to Let Someone Know You like Them ...
By Kati • Nov 20, 2025 MD

So you’ve found that cute guy, made eye contact and suddenly do your make up before you get on the train...It’s time to let him know you like him! You don’t have to risk embarrassment by telling him how you feel directly, instead here are my top ten ways to subtly show him you like him...

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1. Make Eye Contact and Smile!

Not only will smiling show that you are friendly and fun, it’ll also get him wondering what you’re smiling about! Catch his eye, count to three and look away. This will create an intimate bond between you, and he’ll soon be wondering how he can make you smile. Just be careful not to stare! There's a whole art of flirting with your eyes. Practice at home in front of the mirror. Look yourself in the eye, close your eyes and then turn your gaze away slowly moving your head to the side. Or vice versa, looking somewhere in the distance, close your eyes and open them looking directly in the eye of the other person (or yourself, when practicing). Do it slowly. It's a very sexy move, so it'll definitely catch his attention.

2. Touch Him!

Brush against him while getting on the train, touch his arm when you’re talking to him...find ways to touch him while you are talking. This is another way to create an instant bond, and it makes you seem much more friendly! Make sure your touches are light and soft, and he won’t be able to think about anything else...

3. Remember Things!

So he told you his mum’s name, what he’s got her for Christmas and when his dog’s birthday is. Remember this! You can then drop it into conversation, and he’ll be flattered that you remember, and instantly closer to you. Share in his life! The more he opens up to you, the closer to you he will feel. But make sure you do not get stuck in the friend zone. Once he starts telling you about his girl problems, it might be time to let him know you want to be more than friends in a less secluded way.

4. Ask Him Things!

Where is his favourite restaurant? What team does he support? Who would he love to see play live? Not only can you find things you have in common, and possibly arrange a date, you’ll have all the information you need to get the most amazing presents. And you know what they say, people simply enjoy when other people want to know more about them, ask them questions. It makes them feel good. So why not to use this little trick on your sweetheart?

If you're looking to engage your partner in intriguing conversations, why not try some hypothetical questions for couples? These fun queries will not only keep the conversation lively but also stimulate deep thoughts and potentially reveal insights about each other's personality and thought processes.

5. Tease!

Laugh at his fluffy hair, or him having coffee round his mouth...it may be childish, but it works! Tease him gently, and he’ll find you endearing, and want revenge. My best friend met her boyfriend by teasing him about almost missing the plane, he tickled her back and by the end of the flight it was love... Oh, teasing, when done right, it can do miracles! So many couples started like that, you have no idea! So why not you?

6. Give Him Your Full Attention!

It is often really hard for men to realize when we are interested, so you have to give him as many hints as possible. When you are talking to him, give him your full attention. Don’t text, and maintain eye contact. Laugh at anything that’s funny, and make sure you’re listening so you can comment back. As well as being subconsciously flattering, he’ll feel close to you, and he’ll eventually realize you like talking to him.

7. Meet His Friends!

Getting involved in his life will make the transition from friend to girlfriend especially easy, so meet his friends if you can, and charm them all. But make sure you act slightly differently to him, or he might just think you’re a flirt, and not realize that you like him! Ever so often, look at him. And even when someone else is talking, look up at your special someone, so that they know that you are definitely interested in them. Trying to be close is another way to show that you like the person.

8. Look Good!

While you don’t want to seem vain, make sure you’re looking good when you see him. Enhance your natural features and smile alot, and you can be sure that he’ll think you’re beautiful. I know there are many girls who object to wearing makeup, but well done hair and a bit of skillfully applied mascara, foundation and lip gloss go a long way. As do the smoothness of your skin and the smell of a nice perfume. Make sure your nails and toe nails are in check and use some hand cream to make your skin irresistible to his touch.

9. Confidence!

This one is important. You’re looking great, you’re talking to him and touching him...do it with confidence! Being confident instantly makes you come across as sexy and fun, and he’ll find it irresistible. If you aren’t a confident person, fake it! It’ll come naturally once you’ve practised a few times. Some people confuse rudeness with confidence. So what I really mean here - is walking and sitting up straight, smiling nicely, talking in a relaxed confident tone - not too loud yet not too quiet. Practice a bit in front of the mirror and you'll see what I mean. Or just imagine you are your favorite celebrity (for me it's Monica Bellucci and Gisele Bundchen) and walk and talk with the confidence they'd walk and talk. And see how it works for you.

10. Keep Your Eye out!

So you might have found the cutie you like for now, but don’t forget about everyone else while you’re seducing him. You might find someone much cuter, and it never hurts to have a back up plan!

11. Make Him Feel Special!

One common mistake that I’ve been noticing about people for a while now is that whenever a person likes someone they don’t treat that person any differently than everyone else. It may be because they are slightly afraid to express their feelings too boldly but it’s more than crucial to let the person you like know that they are not just one of your friends. So next time you are with him make him feel special and treat him differently from everyone else or else he’ll never know there might be something between you two.

12. Hang out with Him

It’s important to strengthen the bond between you and him, even if it means taking communication to the next level and hang out once in awhile. You can casually bring him to your favorite food place so he can try it out or go watch a movie that both of you have been dying to see. Face to face contact and similar interest can go a long way!

13. Laugh at His Jokes

If he is trying to crack a joke don’t let him down and laugh! It’s another way of treating him differently and making him feel good about his humor abilities. He’ll definitely appreciate it and his jokes might even spark a conversation!

14. Stay in Contact

Before telling a person directly that you like them, it’s important to make them like you back first by building a personal bond. So having a few late night talks or sending some goodnight or good morning texts will strengthen your relationship and make him wonder if there is really something between you too. After having a few fun filled conversations, he might even become addicted to communicating with you without even knowing it!

15. Don’t Send Mixed Signals

One thing you don’t want him to be is confused, so while sometimes mixed signals work it’s important to stay away from inconsistency. Especially if you want to tell him that you like him in a subtle way, you don’t him to take a wrong hint that can ruin your whole plan.

16. Show Excitement!

It’s common for us to play it cool and look like we don’t see the guy we like, when our heart is filled with excitement when we catch just a glimpse of him, but we must avoid that. Instead of hiding your feelings, express them! Flash your million dollar smile, wave hello and next thing you know this exchange of hellos will become a ritual between the two of you!

17. Drop a Few Hints

You never want to be stuck in a friendzone, so it’s important to drop a few hints here and there without blatantly telling him you have feelings for him. So instead say nice things to him once in awhile like ‘It’s fun spending time with you’ or anything like that. However, don’t let it get too deep and switch the topic to something more casual! This mind trick will leave him wondering.

So now you’ve got a sure fire way of showing him you like him, he should soon be asking you out! Watch his body language, and see how he responds to your flirting. This will give you a huge hint as to whether the feeling is mutual...and if it is, invite him out! There’s nothing sexier than a girl whose confident enough to make the first move....Have you got a failsafe dating tip? Please share it with me!

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  • Anonymous

    2012-05-07T22:16:44.000Z

    There is a guy in my art class at the end of the school day. I've thought he's extremely cute for a long time and so want to be with him. We always makes eye contact with me and I seem to get lost in his eyes. We don't talk much but when we do it's really easy. We sit together in the art class (as an assigned seat) and he's always touching me (especially on my back and arms.) But.... I have seen him do this with other girls. Today in the hall I passed by him and he said "hey (myname)" I said "hi" back then he said "hey" a second time more quietly as we made eye contact, naturally as it always seems to happen with us. How can I get to another level with him? I'm stuck! I like him so much.
  • Amanda

    2013-09-14T19:34:30.000Z

    Every day I walk out of my psych class, this guy I like is waiting by the door as my class exits, so he can walk in. One day while I was finishing my test during the passing period, he loudly informed everyone that walked in to be quiet ( since someone was finishing their test aka me) Does it mean he likes me or something like that? Is there anything I can do besides smiling at him when leaving my psych class? He's also in one of my clubs.
  • Aaliyah

    2014-11-04T00:44:58.681Z

    I like this guy and hes cute so we were in school when he first came i said hi he said hi back so later that year (next grade) he asked me out i was young and i didnt know what to do so i said yes then he asked me when do you want me to hit it i am like what do you mean he said lap dance i said really but i was scared i tried but i sat on his lap he wants more i am like not right know i said then he came for a kiss i said not that yet he said ok then he said wanna do the lap dance now i said no then i said if you dont care really about me then bye he said its cool but he was still acting as we were going out still. over the i saw him at my cammmp im like omg he act like it never happen when we only dated for about 2 weeks and he wants it i said no but a year later i regret ever saying no over the year in a half i still have feeling for him and he does to but im worried because this other guy asked me out and i said idk but i dont want it to be the same i wanna be with him to see what he missed and its funny how he said we never dated but i would go out with her and i dont know what to do i have always had feelings for him but idk who to those before it changes and i have nobody and mad boys call me adorable but i gave up feeling for them and hes the only one i really had feelings for sorry that is really long and thx
  • Rose

    2014-01-10T12:19:34.000Z

    Hi, so i have just started seeing this guy. But its really complicated... he is from England and i live in Australia, he is only here for 3 more months but i can feel myself really falling for him. I know it probably won't work out, but i want to make it special for the time we have left... but i can't tell if he likes me or we are just a fling... any advice? xx.
  • bryanna

    2012-04-05T18:24:28.000Z

    i used to like this guy but someone told him i like him what do i do?
  • isHeGettingTheMilk4Free?

    2013-02-24T05:17:50.000Z

    I'm crazy about this guy- I had a crush in him for a while and he askedfor my number December 1. It's now feb 24 && we talk everyday and have been out several times. I told him iLike him and he SAYS he likes me alot but what am I doin wrong - why hasn't he made an efforts to be with me?
  • khea

    2013-01-12T13:55:48.000Z

    I've liked this guy at my karate for about a year. My mum doesn't know but keeps telling me he likes me. I've never had a bf so its a bit new to me. I don't think he'd ask me out though because im a bit younger than him. I cant compare how he acts around other girls cause im the only girl in the class. however, I don't really have contact with him outside of the class. what do I do to get his attention and hopefully get somewhere with him?
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