How to Know if Someone is Attracted to You

Only 7% of communication is verbal content, while 93% is body language, facial expressions, and voice tone.

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral investigator specializing in reading body language and decoding nonverbal love signals.

Many attraction signals come from an evolutionary perspective, with origins in how cavemen communicated attraction.

Pheromones play a significant role in nonverbal attraction signals between men and women.

• Women expose their neck by tilting their head and flipping their hair back • This reveals the side of the neck to allow men to smell their pheromones • These are subconscious signals women give to attract men

Women touch the small notch between their collarbone when discussing intimate topics or when their comfort barriers are breaking down, signaling openness to intimate conversation.

• Women tilt their head down, look up, and bat their eyelashes • This is a classic gesture used by Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana • It exposes the neck while creating a submissive, attractive appearance

Most women perform these signals subconsciously because they're hormonally driven to attract a mate and it makes them feel attractive.

• Men point their feet towards the woman they're most attracted to • You can observe this pattern on dating shows like The Bachelorette • They also turn their body towards the woman to maintain direct gaze

Men spread their legs apart as a territorial display when they want to attract females, showing dominance and confidence.

• Men put their hands in their coat or pants pockets while showing their thumbs • The exposed thumb draws attention and signals confidence • This is similar to cowboys displaying their belt buckles

Male attraction signals are primarily about positioning the body to show confidence, dominance, and direct attention toward the person of interest.

• Genuine happiness engages the muscles around the eyes, creating visible lines and eye crinkles • If these muscles aren't engaged when someone responds positively, the happiness is fake • This is particularly noticeable when discussing important topics like having children soon

When people purse their lips together, it usually means they're holding back what they really want to say, indicating dishonesty or discomfort.

• Arms crossed signals defensive stance and unwillingness to be approached • This is a universal signal meaning 'I don't want to be approached' and 'I'm feeling vulnerable' • Both men and women display this when they have no interest in interaction

Pay attention to eye muscle engagement and lip movements during conversations to determine if someone is genuinely interested or holding back their true feelings.