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12 Signs a Shy Girl Likes You But is Trying Not to Show It

Signs a Shy Girl Likes You But is Trying Not to Show It

By Mr. MistakePublished 3 years ago 4 min read
12 Signs a Shy Girl Likes You But is Trying Not to Show It
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12 Signs a Shy Girl Likes You But is Trying Not to Show It

You want to know if your crush feels the same way about you. But it's hard to tell whether a shy girl likes you. Shy girls often worry that they will be turned down if they say what they think. So, they tend to hide how they feel by keeping a mysterious air about them. When a girl is shy, it can be challenging for a man to judge her and move on. So we've made it easy for you by giving you 12 Signs a shy girl likes you but is trying not to show it. If you want to know if a shy girl likes you, you need to pay close attention to how she acts around you. If you watch, you might pick up some signs and clues that give you the courage to make the first move.

1. She Thinks You're Funny

She is the first person to laugh at a joke you tell. Even if the joke isn't perfect, you can always count on her to make you laugh. If she was the only one who thought your comment was clever or funny, she's likely into you.

2. She Stares At You

She looks at you secretly because she thinks no one is watching her. Since she likes you romantically, she wants to look at you. She never gets tired of looking at you and paying close attention to how you dress and act.

3. She Wants To Know Everything

If she likes you, she will do her best to learn as much as she can about you. She might make it her new hobby to follow you on social media, dig up old yearbooks, and ask mutual friends about you. You might be surprised that she already knows about your favorite song, food, and books.

4. She Keeps Smiling

Did you see her smile when she saw you? If so, she is glad to be with you and can't hide it. When she smiles at you, she's giving you a hint that she likes you and might be waiting for you to talk to her.

5. She Keeps Texting You

12 Signs a Shy Girl Likes You But is Trying Not to Show It

If a girl is shy, it's easier for her to talk through texts than in person. You might find out more about her in messages. She might not say much before you, but her text messages show how she feels.

6. She Blushes While Talking To You

She wants to touch you but doesn't know what to do. You might bump into her or see her walk past you. She might even lightly touch your hand to feel it. But don't expect her to grab your hand or hug you just yet.

7. She Hints About You

If she likes you and is interested in you, she might make a passing reference to you in one of her social media posts. She might quote one of your favorite songs or refer to the lyrics of a song you like.

8. She Waits For You

She will not be the one to start a conversation but will wait for you to make the first move in the exchange. Do not jump to the conclusion that she is trying to be difficult to get because, in reality, she is just a shy girl who is waiting for you to make the first move.

9. She Sticks Around

You'll find she follows you wherever you go and waits until you leave. Because she doesn't want to miss out on the chance to be with you whenever possible, she will wait to go home until after you've left the place. It's a cryptic way of showing that she cares about you.

10. She Plays With Her Hair

If a shy girl fiddles with her hair, this is yet another subconscious sign that can reveal the feelings she is trying to hide. She makes an effort to maintain her position and is concerned about her appearance at all times. It is also a sign that she is anxious, as shown by the fact that she keeps her hands busy.

11. She Has a Habit of Running Into You

She is interested in making physical contact but needs to figure out how. It is possible that you will run into her or that she will walk past you. She may even lightly touch you with her hand to experience your touch. Do not anticipate that she will immediately reach out to grab your hand or hug you just yet.

12. She Behaves Like She Doesn't Like You

She may appear condescending if she does not wish to communicate her interest in you. Her behavior toward you may come across as cold because she has trouble expressing herself. She might be more worried that you will reject her than she is about letting you know how she feels. It is one of the characteristics of a shy girl that not many people are aware of.

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