#2. He Compliments You

Guys, especially gay guys, love flattery. They love to give it, and they love to receive it. If your crush is constantly complimenting you and telling you how good you look, he just might be into you. A guy is not going to waste his time telling someone that they look good, that they love their outfit, hair, new shoes, etc. unless they want it to be known that they're interested. What would be the point? If you are receiving compliments from your crush without being prompted by giving them first, your crush might be crushing on you, too. If you just got a haircut and your crush is the first one to notice, that's a sure sign right there. And if he gets flustered when you compliment him on something of his, it's safe to say that he's into you. It might be time to make your move! Open up the conversation even more by asking him where he shops, where he gets his hair cut, and then dropping the idea of going shopping together sometime. If he takes the bait, you're good to go. Sometimes the smallest gestures will reveal all you need to know about your crush's status. If he likes you, he's going to take the opportunity to hang out with you, and he'll probably love that you're taking the lead on asking him to hang out.

#3. He Doesn't Talk About Other Guys Around You

If a guy isn't into you, he'll probably tell you all about his guy problems and ask you for advice, or be open about the personal aspects of his relationships. He won't have a filter because he won't feel a need to have one. If he doesn't like you, he won't care to hide his feelings for other guys. If he never seems to talk about other partners though, it might be because he doesn't have any, or because if he did, he wouldn't want you to know in case it would ruin any chances of hooking up with you. If you want to know if a guy is into you, this is a pretty good sign. If he never mentions other guys, it's probably because he has only one on his mind - you! If you're not sure, you could always ask his friends, if you're in the same circle, or be bold and ask him out. The only sure way to know if a guy likes you is to ask him. If you're too shy at this point, and need some more information, try bringing up your relationship status and see how he reacts. If you tell him you're seeing someone, or you're looking to find someone, his reaction could tell you all you need to know. If he seems bummed that you have another guy in your life, that could be a sign that he doesn't want to picture you with anyone else. If he says things like 'you need to be with someone that respects you', or 'the right guy for you is closer than you think', you should take that as a clear sign that he's probably talking about himself.

#4. He Asks Your Friends About You

You might be casually out with one of your bffs and they bring up the fact that your crush was asking about you the other day. Maybe he was asking where you work, or what you do for a living, or if you'll be at the next get together. Either way, if he's asking about you, it's because he's interested in you and wants to get to know a little more about you. That's a great sign that your crush on him isn't being wasted. A guy isn't going to inquire about your life unless he's interested in your status. What he's really asking is whether or not you're single, if you two would get a long, and if you two share mutual interests. If he feels like you are a good fit, he might just surprise you and ask you out someday soon. You could always play along and tell your friend that the next time they talk to him to get some more info on him, too. Feel out the situation and see just how much he's paying attention. If he sees that you're interested in him as well, he might show up to ask you out on a date, or casually ask you to hang out sometime. No one wastes their time asking about someone's situation unless they're interested for themselves. He's asking because he wants to know you better, and he wants to know if he has a chance with you. Don't wait too long to make a move back, or you might risk him losing interest. If he's asking your friend about you, he probably knows the friend is going to tell you, so that's his way of feeling out how you feel about him. If he's putting that signal out there, it's your turn to throw it back.

#5. He Asks You Personal Questions & Is Genuinely Interested

Some people act like they care, but when it really comes down to it, you can tell it's all a show. If the guy you're crushing on asks you personal questions and genuinely cares to get to know you and hear the answers, he probably really likes you. He's not just going to waste his time inquiring about your life if he doesn't care to. If your crush is taking the time to really talk to you, show his support for you during difficult times, and is doing things to cheer you up, he likes you. If he shows up for you as a friend, but then takes it a step further by offering you his time and effort, accept that it's safe to make a move. If you feel like your friendship is blossoming into something more than just a casual encounter, it might be time to bring up the question of something more. If he's already showing you that you can count on him and that he'll be there for you no questions asked, what more could you want out of a partner? If you're already crushing on him and he's showing you that he's more than just a pretty face, he's definitely the one. It's different if you're admiring him from a distance, but if you're into him AND he's giving you every reason to like him beyond your physical attraction to him, you need to accept that he likes you and take it a step forward. Maybe it's your fear that's holding you back from having something with him. You'll have to realize that maybe he's showing you all the signs, and it's time for you to see them and go with it.

A guy who likes you will show you in so many ways that that's the case. He won't wait around forever though, and at some point you have to take the bait. If you're constantly questioning his feelings for you, and you never make a move, you risk losing the connection that you two have. A guy who likes you isn't going to waste his time, so if he's showing you that he's into you, too, believe him and get on that ASAP. If you're too hesitant or insecure, you have to expect that eventually he will move on because he'll think that you're not into him, and that's not what you want. Tell him that you want to take things to the next level by sharing your feelings and asking him out. You'll never know if you don't try.

Some guys have a hard time making the first move, and that's okay, but one of you is going to have to in order for your feelings for each other to blossom into anything more. You're going to either have to break out of your shell, or pick up on his signals and get on the same page. It's not hard to tell if someone's into you by reading their actions. If you two are flirting, there's great conversations, or if you both seem equally excited to see each other, what more could you ask for. If you've been playing the back and forth game for too long, you have to wonder if the reason you two haven't reached the next level is because you are too afraid to accept that he really likes you. Stop being modest and accept that his feelings are mutual and it's time to make your feelings known.