The best signs of how to know if she is interested in you

Are you trying to find out if a woman likes you? Struggling to understand your intentions? Would you like some useful tips on women and flirting? If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place.

Do you remember those little folded notes you used to send the girls to school as a child? Yes, the ones with the words "DO YOU LIKE ME? Check YES or NO".

Well, dating is not so simple anymore. I'm not saying it's super complicated. Instead, I'm just suggesting that it's a little more work.

And how could it not be? We live in a world of dating apps, online portals and "romance" sites. Given the dynamics, knowing another person's intent is difficult because so much of the initial contact happens electronically.

But you came here for information about women who show interest in men. So let's get back to the signs.

For most people, it's easy to tell when two people like each other when you're looking at other couples. It's good practice. Try it next time you're at a coffee shop. Just by watching you learn a few things.

Look at couples, specifically their body language, and you'll see some indications of interest (or lack thereof).

It's a lot harder to pick up flirting cues when you're that guy in the moment, in the scene, sweating hard trying to figure out what this girl really wants.

Check out the "signs" to see if a woman is into you

Here are the 9 best indicators that you are on the right path:

1 - She maintains physical contact

Physical contact can be a complicated behavioral indicator of interest. Sometimes a tap is just a tap. You don't want to confuse a completely unpretentious tap on the shoulder with an invitation to get intimate.

In general, touching the shoulder or arm is not a direct indicator of interest. What you need to look for is the frequency of contact and the contact region.

If she is touching your hand, leg, and arm more often, then the chances that she wants to approach you are high.

Also, you should pay close attention to whether the contact was accidental or intentional.

A woman who likes you will find a way to lean on you. Look for signs that the physical contact was made with the intention of catching your reaction or expressing your feelings at that moment.

2 - She laughs at your jokes and has fun by your side

Jeffrey Hall, PhD. of the University of Kansas conducted a study in 2005 that found a direct correlation between how much a woman likes you and how funny you are.

The study found that the more a woman laughs at your jokes, the more likely she is to be interested in dating you. Women love a funny man. Laughter is good for the body and mind.

When a woman laughs, she is having a physical reaction. Laughter increases blood flow and produces brain-beneficial chemicals called beta-endorphins.

Now, don't overdo the jokes. Just try to present yourself as a happy person who makes lighthearted observations about the world around you.

This will translate into good humor and hopefully she will continue to laugh and enjoy your company.

3 - She maintains strong eye contact

Eye contact is one of the most potent forms of communication. Our eyes display our emotions and intentions in a powerful way. However, eye contact as an indicator of romantic interest can be misleading.

That's because maintaining good eye contact is widely seen as showing interest in almost any setting, not just when trying to flirt.

You should try to notice if she's looking at you from across the room, and when you look at her, she looks away.

If you notice this lingering eye effect happening more than once, chances are she's interested in you. If there's a sparkle in your eyes, even better.

Now, when you're talking to a woman you like, try to look for a deeply emotional look. Does her gaze seem to be searching inside you?

This is the level of deep eye contact that means a woman is into you.

4 - She asks for help or support

We like to feel needed, don't we? In the back of our minds, we all think we are capable of rescuing a damsel in distress. Women know this too.

So if a girl asks for your help, she's really giving you the opportunity to be helpful. It could be something small, like the Wi-Fi password at a house party.

Or it could be something more important, like changing your car's engine oil. Either way, she's giving you a clear signal of interest.

In that moment, she's admitting that she's vulnerable and is giving you the chance to be her knight in shining armor. Don't miss the chance!

5 - She trusts and gets very close

People value their personal space, even among friends. Most girls don't approach just anyone. If you notice a woman standing next to you or leaning towards you during a conversation, you are free to act.

Also, look for body language as you try to approach her. Does she cross her arms or put her hands in her pockets?

These are indicators that she is not very comfortable with you in her personal space.

6 - She sends you a lot of text messages

People nowadays place less value on face-to-face interactions and even voice calls. The preferred method of communication is to send text messages.

In general, women spend more time texting than men, and women ages 18 to 34 attribute 35% of cell phone use to texting, according to a Pew Research survey.

If a girl texts you out of the blue, that's a good indicator that she's thinking about you.

If she involves you in long text exchanges - even better. She's picked you up for a conversation and that means you have her attention even when you're not around.

Don't disregard it. Give her lots of feedback, even if it takes up some of your personal time. Investigating the possibility of a relationship with another person is investing time and energy in the process (if that makes sense to you).

7 - She asks if you think she's pretty in a certain type of outfit

Women are under intense social pressure to be beautiful. They're not taking all those selfies for nothing. The perception of beauty varies from culture to culture and even person to person, but most women want to be seen as attractive.

If a girl asks you how she looks in a certain outfit or wants to know if she looks totally ugly with that hair color, it's because she's giving you the opportunity to support your self-image.

Think of it this way, if she doesn't care about you, then she doesn't care what you thought. She could just post a picture on Instagram and watch her friends' social media comments.

Instead, she asked you. This is your chance to compliment her and make her feel good about herself.

8 - She makes certain moves

Women sometimes touch their hair or tilt their neck to the side when they like a man.

They lift their arm, exposing their armpit and torso, giving you a seductive glimpse into their intimate posture.

Some women do this consciously, but for others, it's a subconscious effect. The effect this has on men is, in a way, linked to our evolutionary psychology.

Biologically speaking, men tend to see women with long, shiny hair as the best mating partners.

What you need to keep in mind about grooming is that women don't do it just to flirt with men. Sometimes women just touch their hair when they are bored or to release some anxiety or nervousness.

Then again, you need to look for the signs. That alone doesn't mean she's interested in you, but when combined with other indicators, for example, touching her hair can be considered flirting.

9 - She invites you to family gatherings

When a woman starts inviting you to social gatherings with her family and friends, chances are she really likes you. She trusts their opinions, and by including you in her social group, she is giving them a signal that you have potential.

If you've reached this stage, she already likes you. Now, she's looking to her friends and family to validate her choice. Her family and group of friends are key elements in assessing her suitability as a boyfriend or partner.

For some women, this includes their pets as well. So if her pet, the Chihuahua, likes you, consider yourself approved.

10 - She Always Prioritizes You

Women have a lot of distractions in life: text messages, social media pages, and other life commitments. So when a woman is paying attention to you, this is the best indicator that she likes you.

It can be a huge disappointment to take a girl on a date and watch helplessly as she texts and spends all her time on social media.

A woman who likes you will listen to what you have to say and continue the conversation with thoughtful responses. If you notice that she seems bored or if she starts breaking commitments to be together, then she isn't into you enough. Let her go and keep looking for the right person.

conclusions

Reading body language and verbal cues is not easy when dealing with the opposite sex. Sometimes women give mixed signals. One minute, you think she's totally into you. The next minute, she's not returning any of your text messages. This can make you confused and less confident about the future.

To avoid confusion, you should not rely too much on any indicator. Instead, look at the entirety of your encounters with a woman. Try grouping your social signals together to get a clearer picture of your intentions.

Is she texting you out of the blue? Does she reach out and touch you often? Did she introduce you to her best friend? Okay, this girl wants to date you. It's time to make your move. Most of the work is already done. Now you can relax and enjoy the moments with your girl. Arriving here, it's time to declare to your girl.