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How do you know if a guy (who's pretty shy) likes you?

The question is in the title. ??
If he bites you :blush:
Reply 2
Have you ever spoken to this guy? If not, do it. Say something like hi how are you. If you are nervous you could ask for a pen, then their name and go from there.
guys love it if you show an interest in them, I definitely would. Just don't be shy yourself and talk to him I know it sounds like a strange thing to do but even if he didn't notice you/think of you like that before he probably will afterwards
Reply 4
Try having a conversation with him and see how far it goes. If he gives you his number then I'd say it's pretty likely that he is attracted to you (although he might just be looking to make close friends with you, which is also a good thing).

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Reply 5
You wait ten years until he's got the bottle to make a move before apologising because you're already married.

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Reply 6
If a shy guy likes you, he'll try to look at you whenever you're around and not watching. and when you look back, he'll immediately turn away.
Coming from a shy guy who is terrible at expressing himself...

- He will avoid contact at all costs.
- He'll Admire from afar, cheeky little looks and stuff.
- He probably thinks you're out of his league.
- Initially he will give short answers to any questions you have.
(he will loosen up over time hopefully)
- I'm 95% sure he will NOT make the first move.

This means that you should go and talk to him.
Shy guys feel REALLY flattered if any girl goes out of her way to talk or to initiate.
If he sits by himself, sit beside him one day in class.
If you're the type of girl that has a big group of friends then he will definitely feel intimidated by that.
Try and catch him by himself in a 1-1 basis.
Take interest in him, and compliment him - it will go a LONG WAY.

Finally, be consistent with him. Take interest in him when you see him.
Don't talk to him one day and then ignore him the next.
Keep the contact level high and he will loosen up eventually.
Shy guys have barriers, you just need to get past it.

Hope this helps!
Reply 8
Original post by NatureFellow
Coming from a shy guy who is terrible at expressing himself...

- He will avoid contact at all costs.
- He'll Admire from afar, cheeky little looks and stuff.
- He probably thinks you're out of his league.
- Initially he will give short answers to any questions you have.
(he will loosen up over time hopefully)
- I'm 95% sure he will NOT make the first move.

This means that you should go and talk to him.
Shy guys feel REALLY flattered if any girl goes out of her way to talk or to initiate.
If he sits by himself, sit beside him one day in class.
If you're the type of girl that has a big group of friends then he will definitely feel intimidated by that.
Try and catch him by himself in a 1-1 basis.
Take interest in him, and compliment him - it will go a LONG WAY.

Finally, be consistent with him. Take interest in him when you see him.
Don't talk to him one day and then ignore him the next.
Keep the contact level high and he will loosen up eventually.
Shy guys have barriers, you just need to get past it.

Hope this helps!


Very good answer! As a shy girl myself I find it very true, nicely explained and detailed and also applicable to girls as well. Just wanted to say this, I was impressed :smile:

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Reply 9
Original post by NatureFellow
Coming from a shy guy who is terrible at expressing himself...

- He will avoid contact at all costs.
- He'll Admire from afar, cheeky little looks and stuff.
- He probably thinks you're out of his league.
- Initially he will give short answers to any questions you have.
(he will loosen up over time hopefully)
- I'm 95% sure he will NOT make the first move.

This means that you should go and talk to him.
Shy guys feel REALLY flattered if any girl goes out of her way to talk or to initiate.
If he sits by himself, sit beside him one day in class.
If you're the type of girl that has a big group of friends then he will definitely feel intimidated by that.
Try and catch him by himself in a 1-1 basis.
Take interest in him, and compliment him - it will go a LONG WAY.

Finally, be consistent with him. Take interest in him when you see him.
Don't talk to him one day and then ignore him the next.
Keep the contact level high and he will loosen up eventually.
Shy guys have barriers, you just need to get past it.

Hope this helps!



Bang on.

Highlighted a few parts which I can especially vouch for.
I just find it awkward if the girl does all the things you said NatureFellow then she gets the cold shoulder for misinterpreting the level of affection…..
I'm a shy guy and to be honest I think it's best you're upfront about it.

'Hey, want to hang out sometime?'

Don't try and do anything in Twilight, all that staring and wondering would be confusing to say the least.

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