How To Tell If A Guy Likes You, Over Text?

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Texting has become the new normal for conversation with friends and dating interests. But, at times, it can also make it difficult to understand the other person's intention. For instance, how to tell if a guy likes you over text? Although the 24?7 messaging apps have made it easier to communicate with people any time of the day, a lot is missed out over text. The facial expressions and body language speak a lot about a person, and text messages make it tough to know if they are being sarcastic, flirtatious, or funny. So if you are curious about a guy you are texting and wish to know if he is intrigued by you, read on to know about some signs he likes you.

28 Signs To Tell If A Guy Likes You Over Text

You don't need psychic abilities to find out if a guy is interested in you. He will behave differently, even over text. These signs can help you in your quest.

1. He wants to know more about you

It is pretty evident that if a guy is interested in you, he would want to know more about you, your likes, dislikes, and interests. He may even ask questions to learn about your friends and family. It shows he is engaging in a conversation to build a connection.

Sometimes, it takes us a long time to figure out that the other person likes us back. Anamika writes on her blog, “Things were going as usual until I realized I had fallen for him. It puzzled me to think how he would react after knowing this. Meanwhile, he was already busy dropping me indirect hints, only for me to notice them. One day, he took the risk of asking me out, and I was ecstatic. The courtship period was super fun and puzzling too (i).”

2. He compliments you

When you like someone, you tend to admire several things about them, and the attraction keeps getting stronger each daypliments express our admiration. The same rule applies to dating. If a guy gives you compliments, it is a tell-tale sign that he likes you.

However, be watchful as some guys shower compliments even when they don't mean it. You will know if he is just bragging or saying random things about you or if he is mentioning subtle things about you-the latter shows he is paying attention. So, you need to use your observation skills here.

3. He responds quickly

If he replies to your messages immediately, it shows he likes you and wants to indulge in a conversation with you. Also, it indicates he doesn't like to keep you waiting and guessing.

On the other hand, don't worry even if he doesn't message quickly as some guys do not want to look desperate.