Men Who Secretly Have A Thing For You Often Say 13 Playfully Flirty Phrases In Casual Conversation

You've been dating for months, or maybe longer. Your new man seems like a perfect match. But how can you know for sure? You don't want to waste your time with the wrong guy, and lately, your radar has been off.

Perhaps he's the quiet type. His actions suggest he cares for you. Still, the phrases he uses matter, and every word is like a breadcrumb, indicating he secretly likes you a lot.

Men who secretly have a thing for you often say a few flirty things:

1. 'You are beautiful, inside and out'

My boyfriend said this to me early on in our relationship, and my heart melted. Other guys go for looks alone; your guy appreciates everything about you.

2. 'I love your smile'

This is the man who will want to spend his entire life trying to make you smile over and over again. A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology identified head nods and forward leans as indicators that predict the initiation of love and the potential for future commitment. So, every time he leans in and smiles at you, he is falling a little bit more in love.

3. 'Here’s my take'

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