I’m a rather shy person, especially when it comes to taking to the opposite sex. It was always difficult for me to talk to a guy I found attractive or interesting. I think it’s important to not appear too clingy when you want to get to know a guy better. The following list includes 7 ways to show you are interested in him without being too clingy, in case you are worried about coming across as being overly attached from the start.
7. Smile when You Make Eye Contact
There’s no harm in giving a guy you like a sweet smile when he looks at you. There’s no need to even be standing right next to one another, so there’s no way a smile could come across as being clingy at all.
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Smiling when you make eye contact is a great way to show someone you are interested without being too clingy. It's a subtle way to show that you are attracted to someone without them feeling overwhelmed. Smiling is also a universal sign of friendliness and can be a great way to start a conversation.
Smiling when you make eye contact can also be a great way to boost your self-confidence. It can help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and make you more likely to approach the person you’re interested in. It can also help you appear more approachable and inviting.
When you smile at someone you’re interested in, make sure to keep your body language relaxed and open. Don’t cross your arms or fidget. Make sure to maintain eye contact and keep your smile genuine. A real smile will make the other person feel appreciated and will make them more likely to respond positively.
6. Give Him a Compliment
Compliment him on his attire, something he said, or anything else you can think of. As long as the compliment is sincere and doesn’t come across as being a cheesy pick-up line, it should be genuinely accepted. Don’t try to give him a string of compliments all at once or you might come across as being a bit too needy.
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Compliments are a great way to show someone you are interested in them without being too clingy. It is important to make sure the compliments you give are sincere and not cheesy. Complimenting someone on their outfit or something they said is a great way to show them you are interested in them. You should avoid giving too many compliments all at once as this could come across as being too needy.
When complimenting someone, it is important to make sure the compliments are genuine and not just a way to try to get their attention. If you are genuine in your compliments, the person you are complimenting will be more likely to appreciate them. It is also important to make sure the compliments are not too over the top. Compliments that are too over the top can come across as insincere or even desperate.
It is also important to be aware of the person’s body language when you are giving them a compliment. If they seem uncomfortable or uninterested in the compliment, it is best to stop and move on. It is also important to be aware of the context of the situation. Complimenting someone in a professional setting may be seen as inappropriate or unprofessional.
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5. Stand Next to Him Occasionally
Getting closer to him requires a bit of tact, in order to keep him from thinking you are stalking him. You don’t want to creep him out before you even get a chance to get to know him properly. If you can come up with a legitimate reason for standing next to a guy you like, then he might be less likely to shy away from your closeness.
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When you like someone, it can be difficult to know how to show your interest without being too clingy. You want to make sure that your crush knows you’re interested, but you don’t want to scare them away. Here are seven ways to demonstrate your interest in him without being too clingy.
One way to show your interest is to stand next to him occasionally. This is a subtle way to get closer to him without making it obvious that you are interested. Make sure you have a legitimate reason for standing next to him, and be sure to give him enough space.
You can also initiate conversations with him. Start by talking about topics that interest both of you, and gradually move on to more personal topics. This will give you an opportunity to get to know him better and show him that you’re interested in him.
Another way to show your interest is to give him compliments. Complimenting him on his looks, his personality, or his interests will make him feel good and show him that you are paying attention to him.
4. Listen Intently when He Has Something to Say
People like it when others pay attention to what they are saying. You can show a guy you like that you are interested in what he has to say by letting him know you are listening closely. Tossing in a couple of comments to make him more aware that you are actually listening couldn’t hurt either.
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3. Laugh at His Jokes
What guy doesn’t enjoy being the center of attention? Laughing at a guy’s jokes or witty comments is a great way to show him you are interested. This is merely a sign of admiration and doesn’t come across as being clingy to most guys.
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2. Gently Lay Your Hand on His Arm to Get His Attention
As long as you don’t grab onto his arm and hang there for a long period of time, he shouldn’t feel too weirded out. If you have a question to ask him or are going to pay him a compliment, then gingerly touch his arm or hand to get his attention before speaking your piece.
1. Talk to Him when You Get a Chance
Simple chatter is rarely considered to be clingy behavior. Find out how he’s doing, chat about current events, or start up a conversation about something you might both have in common. Don’t following him around and try to keep the conversation going. If he politely excuses himself, then leave it at that.
I think these 7 ways to show you are interested in him without being too clingy should help you interact with a guy in a way that won’t scare him off from the start. What other ways can you show your interest and not appear to be overly needy to a guy?
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villy: The guy I like is a gentleman, and he always answers politely to any girl who talks to him. He is also a really kind guy, who always help anyone who asks him for help as much as he can. And somehow it's mostly girls that come to him for help. This is a problem for me because when I talk to him, I don't want him to just talk back out of kindness, I want him to treat me differently, not just like how he treats all other girls. And the most important thing is: I don't want his responding to my messages out of kindness to mislead me into thinking he likes me too. What should I do?
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Anonymous: Hey ! So here's my story...... well I really like this guy && we r pretty good friends && r our personalities click. Also he tells me I'm pretty all the time, && we flirt a lot. The only thing is i dont think he likes me becuz he would have asked me out by now. I know we're only 13 but I really like him. So what should I do 2 figure out if he likes me back??
Adella: So a year ago....my friends brother and I started talking! He texted me one night and said that he would like to see me sometime and spend time with me! He's 26 and I'm 23! We both have 1yr old little girls and are very busy! We have hung out a few times and been on a few dates! He knows my brothers and there's a mutual respect among them and know his family, so we have a friendship research for one another! We tried dating in August but it didn't work out and I was hurt! We both dated other people since then but just recently I think I'm his booty call! I'm head over heels for him and want him to know that I still like him but I don't want to be clingy or needy by telling him?
Angel: hey gurls this guy i realy like ever since the first time i ever looked at him has been flurting with me for a few weeks, but now all the sudden he isnt doing realy anything at all anymore. He hasnt been wanting to talk to me much, and also he isnt making realy any eye contact with me when we talk. He still sits next to me and he put his arm around me for like a few seconds during lunch, but when i looked at him he took it off. He is also my dance partner in dance class, his mom made him join to learn how to dance with a girl. The guy i like my friends also likes to, and i dont know what to do about it. She flurts with him all the time, and they have gotten into a few arguments about stupid things but she still likes him!!! We talk every once and a while now and since he hasnt been talking or flurting with me at all for about 2 weeks now he FINALLY sat by me in dance today, and he talked to me to for like the first time in 2 weeks. what should i do gurls i dont want to loose him as a friend and also as something possibly bigger then friends. Im only 16 but i think i love him i never liked anybody as much i as this. help me please
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