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

You're in the getting-to-know-you phase, but you can't tell how he feels about you? Interpreting a man's body language isn't always easy. But with a few tricks, you can do it. We'll show you what a man's gaze reveals and how his body language shows you whether he's interested in you or even already in love.

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

Are men always calm and cool? Not at all! Men also have their little problems when it comes to dating. You can tell that he is excited and nervous by his body language.

• He hides his hands in his pockets.

• He runs his fingers 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 down during the conversation.

• His fingers drum nervously on the table.

• He often covers his mouth.

• He hides his hands behind his back.

• He scratches his head frequently.

He is trying to impress you with this type of body language

You are not the only one who wants to look good and make a positive impression at a meeting. Men also try to arouse interest with their body language.

• By placing his hands at the level of his pelvis and supporting himself, he adopts a masculine posture.

• During your conversation, he repeatedly smooths his clothes.

• He makes himself look tall by stretching his body, because he is the ideal protector and wants to show it.

• His chest is pushed out.

• He crosses his arms behind his head and shows off his muscles.

What is a man's body language when he is interested?

Of course, you hope for nothing more than for sparks to fly and for you to see each other again. But is he even interested in you? If you notice some of these characteristics in him, you can be sure that he is not averse to you.

• His posture is open, especially his arms remain uncrossed.

• He looks at you repeatedly and wants to make intense eye contact.

• He behaves like a gentleman by holding the door open for you or helping you into your coat.

• Does he gesticulate a lot? - Bull's eye!

• Does he pause after he has said something? He is 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 upward during conversation—a sign of trust.

• The pupils of his eyes are dilated.

• Physical comparisons—this will spark his interest in you.

What body language does a man use to try to get closer to you?

You sense mutual interest, but what happens next? If he's not just interested in you, but also trying to get closer to you, you can be sure that 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 in love with you?

• During your conversation, he keeps leaning toward you.

• He touches you often.

• His hips are turned toward you.

• He strokes his shoulder or arm with his hands. This signals his desire for physical affection.

• He stands with his legs apart.

• The space between you is getting smaller and smaller—a clear signal of a man's body language.

Tip: If he is talking to others but still facing you, he does not want to turn away, even if it seems that way verbally. This is a good sign!

What body language does a man show when he is not interested?

You have probably had a date or two that did not go as you would have liked. This body language shows that a man is 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—this body language shows his disinterest.

• He plays with his fingers a lot.

• His posture is relatively slumped—he doesn't want to show off for you.

• His pupils are constricted.

• He looks down on you or looks up at you—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 characteristics to look out for when you meet. This will allow you to tell right from the start whether there is a general mutual attraction or whether he isn't really interested in you.