10 Signs That He Likes You But Scared Of Rejection(2023)

10 Signs He Likes You But Is Afraid of Rejection

When a man feels rejected, his self-worth takes a big hit, and he’ll need time to recover. He may even feel shame.

These are challenging emotions for anyone, and he’ll really want to avoid them.

That motivation could cause him to bottle up his true feelings, but his actions will tell a different story.

1. He’s quick to answer your requests for help.

It could be simple things, like getting a box off a shelf at work or feeding your cat when you’re gone for the weekend. Whenever you appear in need of assistance, he is ready to make your life easier.

Behavior like this indicates that he’s interested in you, but he doesn’t feel confident about taking the next step and asking you out. You’re left wondering if he’s just a nice, friendly bloke or secretly in love with you.

2. You catch him looking at you a lot.

He’s not giving you a creepy, predatory stare, but you know that he was looking at you and not the basketball game on the screen behind you.

When this happens more and more, you can bet that you are the object of his desire. Whether he does more than look longingly in your direction though, is anyone’s guess.

3. He always has something nice to say about you.

He admires you and is on the lookout for opportunities to have a positive conversation with you. He might compliment your clothes or hair, but the compliments might not be about your physical attributes.

He could say you handled a tough situation well or praise your ability to play a game. Men aren’t much inclined to praise women they aren’t interested in.

When he complements you regularly, he could very well be attracted to you.

4. His friends know who you are.

His friends recognize you when you meet them. This is because he has been talking about you.

When his bros ask him what girl is on his mind, your name is the answer. If his friends or colleagues know you more than you know them, then you’ve got a strong sign that he likes you.

5. He takes your side.

He definitely sees things your way. He agrees that the criticism you received at work was unfair. He speaks up on your behalf if someone speaks ill of you.

This guy is a member of your fan club whether you realized you had one or not.

6. He asks for your advice.

Asking someone for advice is a perfect reason to start a conversation, and he needs reasons to do this, right?

This behavior also shows that he values your opinion. It’s a relatively safe conversation because he doesn’t have to bring up the subject of asking you out and risking rejection.

7. He’s eager to spend time with you.

If you can count on him making appearances in your social circle, you can bet that he’s there for a reason, and it could be you.

If his heart weren’t throbbing for someone in your social circle, he would probably focus his attention in more directions.

8. He does things to impress you.

Whether his bold and spontaneous actions impress you will be an open question, but he’s trying to be memorable.

9. People ask you if you like him.

An outside perspective can alert you to obvious things. Others see his feelings for you waving like a huge flag over a car dealership, but you’ve got him in the friend zone wittingly or unwittingly.

When other people want to know if you guys are dating, then maybe you should consider it.

10. He laughs when you make jokes.

You are a legendary comedian to him. All of your cute comments and snide remarks make him chuckle. Maybe you are a great wit, and he has the brilliance to appreciate it.

Most likely, you both have average senses of humor, but he jumps on every opportunity to share a laugh with you. It’s a gentle and safe way to be emotionally intimate without actually risking rejection.