Flirting comes naturally to some but for others…not so much. Sometimes we can be a bit oblivious to the subtle signs that someone might be crushing on us… even the older, experienced ones among us. teenAGE gives you seven things to help you along with picking up on the hint.

1.       Initiation2.       Eye Contact3.        They can’t help but smile4.They listen and show interest

While the person may not approach you all the time, pay attention to how often they initiate conversation. It’s typical for someone who has interest in you, to desire speaking to you and being in your presence more. So watch out for if he/she is always making an effort to start up a convo about anything with you.

You may catch your crush in question looking your way sometimes. Then there may be moments when you are conversing and you realize the eye contact is pretty constant. The experts say that anything beyond five seconds is pretty much intentional and an active means of communicating something. So…that cute boy/girl staring into your eyes is most likely trying to tell you something without even saying a word (i.e. I like you!)

Otherwise known as blushing, this guy/girl can’t help but smile or laugh around you. Nothing has to be particularly funny or pleasant in the moment, but around you this person seems to just light right up! Great sign.

You’re telling a story, recounting what happened, and there he/she is, intensely paying attention, seemingly soaking up all the information and asking for more info along the way. Mind you, this doesn’t mean that everyone who respectfully listens to you when you speak has a crush on you. But there is definitely a difference when someone has tuned in to you, your voice and your words in a special way.

5.    They notice the details6.   They move in closer

It’s the little things that matter, and if this person can pick that up then that might be a hint to where their interest lies. Remembering the details of an outfit you wore from way back when, or the minor things you mentioned you like in a conversation a while back, shows that they do in fact take an interest in you and are mentally taking notes.

Body language comes naturally and it’s one of the sneaky ways in which our true feelings about a person or situation reveals itself. So you may find someone who has a liking for you, drawing a bit closer to you than someone who really can’t stand you but is forced to talk to you. Get the point? So even though it might not be easily noticed, take the time out to look for those subtle signs like if they’re reach out and physically touch you while speaking, or fully face you, because the body language experts think those are good signs.7.       They make noticeable effort to see you

It doesn’t matter the limitations or excuse, if the feelings are strong, this person will usually find an excuse or a way to see you. Take note of all the times they accidentally bump into you at your favourite hangout spot, or how many times they walk by and look your way. It might just be coincidence but then again, might not.