A man's body language: How to recognize his interest
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A man’s body language: How to recognize his interest

Are you in the getting-to-know-you phase, but have no idea how he feels about you? Interpreting a man’s body language is sometimes not that easy. But with a few tricks, you can do it. We’ll show you what a man’s looks reveal and how he lets you know with his body language if he’s interested in you or even already in love.

What is a man’s body language like when he is nervous or excited?

Men are always relaxed and cool? No way! Men also have their little dating issues. This body language tells you he’s excited and nervous.

  • He hides his hands in his trouser pockets.
  • He runs his hands through his hair extremely often and smiles shyly.
  • He blinks frequently during your conversation.
  • He licks his lips because his mouth is a little dry.
  • His palms face downwards while talking.
  • The fingers drum nervously on the table.
  • He often covers his mouth.
  • He hides his hands behind his back.
  • Frequent scratching of the head.


With this kind of body language he tries to make an impression on you

You’re not the only one who wants to look good and make a positive impression when meeting someone. Men try to arouse interest with their body language.

  • By placing his hands at the level of his pelvis and supporting them, he adopts a masculine posture.
  • During your conversation, he keeps smoothing his clothes.
  • He makes himself big by stretching his body because he is the ideal protector and he wants to show that.
  • The chest is protruded.
  • He crosses his arms behind his head and shows his muscles.


What is a man’s body language like when he is interested?

Of course, you’re hoping for nothing more than a spark and a chance to see each other again. But is he even interested in you? If you notice some of these traits in him, you can be sure he’s not averse to you.

  • His posture is open, especially his arms remain uncrossed.
  • He keeps looking at you and wants to make intense eye contact.
  • He behaves like a gentleman by holding the door open for you or helping you put on your coat.
  • Does he gesticulate a lot? – A direct hit!
  • Does he pause after talking? He’s waiting for your reaction, so your opinion is important to him.
  • He mirrors your gestures – he pays attention to you and your behavior, which makes it easier for him to remember everything you say.
  • His palms face upwards during conversation – a sign of trust.
  • The pupils of his eyes are dilated.
  • Physical comparisons – this will arouse interest in you.


What body language does a man use to try to build closeness?

You sense mutual interest, but what happens next? If he’s not just interested in you but also trying to build a relationship, you can be sure he wants more than just dating. These gestures show you that he finds you attractive and is trying to get closer to you. Maybe he’s even a little bit in love with you?

  • During your conversation, he keeps leaning toward you.
  • He touches you often.
  • His hip is facing you.
  • He strokes his shoulder or arm with his hands, signaling his desire for physical affection.
  • A wide-legged stance.
  • The space between you is getting smaller and smaller – A clear signal of a man’s body language

Tip: If he’s talking to others but still seems to be facing you, he doesn’t want to turn away, even if his words seem that way. – A good sign!


What body language does a man who is not interested show?

You’ve probably already been on a date or two that didn’t go the way you wanted. This is the body language a man uses to show he’s not interested.

  • He crosses his arms.
  • His body leans in a different direction.
  • During the conversation he looks in other directions (or looks at his smartphone).
  • His gestures are frozen – with this body language he shows his disinterest.
  • He plays around with his fingers a lot.
  • His posture is relatively relaxed – he doesn’t want to put himself in the spotlight for you.
  • He has constricted pupils.
  • His gaze falls on you from above or below – a sign of defensiveness and arrogance.


A man’s body language: the checklist

As you can see, interpreting a man’s body language isn’t that difficult with the right tricks. Here are the most important traits to look out for when you meet him. This way, you can tell right from the start whether there’s a general chemistry between you or whether he’s not really interested in you.

Positive Negative
open posture
lots of gestures
intense eye contact
dilated pupils
Facing you
defensive posture
turned away
little gestures
small pupils
averted gaze

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