16 Ways To Know If A Guy Secretly Loves You

Secret love is one of the most romantic of all. Yet when a woman is in love with a man, she wants to know if the feelings are mutual. Fortunately, it’s possible to decipher the signs of secret love.
Ah, love! It’s so complicated! A person can be in love with you and not dare to admit it. This could be because they’ve been through a painful experience, because they’re shy and fear you’ll reject them, or because you’re already in a relationship! However, when a man is in love with you in secret, he’s definitely not going to be able to walk away from you so easily. If you pay attention, his behavior towards you will tell you all about his feelings. Find out how to interpret the signs that a man is secretly in love with you.

1. He goes out of his way to keep in touch with you

These days, when someone breaks off contact with you, it’s because they want to. Indeed, there are so many ways of communicating that it’s unthinkable for a man sincerely in love with a woman to ignore her. So a man in love with you in secret will be there all the time. Through calls, text messages and social networks, he’ll make sure you’re always in touch. This is both because he misses you, and because he needs to feel close to you.

2. He likes spending time with you

It’s obvious that someone who secretly loves you will always want to spend as much time as possible with you. Similarly, a man who falls in love with a woman at first sight will find opportunities to spend time with her as often as possible. Whether it’s going to a restaurant, having a drink or going for a walk, every opportunity is a good one to be in the presence of the person you love. Likewise, when he comes into contact with you, the guy imitates your actions and has virtually the same gestures and language as you. This unconscious mimicry has a lot to do with the connection he feels with your personality. This is a sign that this man is really madly in love with you.

3. He’s protective of you

When a man is in love with a woman, his male instinct naturally takes over. Even without declaring his love and keeping his feelings a secret, he feels the need to protect her. This protection can take many forms. So, if other people speak ill of you in your absence, you can count on him to take your side. In difficult situations, he’ll always be there to save you from the worst. A man secretly in love will even be able to break off relationships with other people if he realizes that they don’t appreciate you.

4. He’s attentive to you

Attention is one of the most common signs that a man is attracted to a woman. Indeed, someone who thinks of you as a potential life partner won’t be able to remain indifferent to your well-being. She’ll be concerned about what makes you feel bad, but also about what might please you. Through small daily gestures, gifts and being there for you, he’ll make you feel that you’re important to him.

5. He goes out of his way to keep in touch with you

These days, when someone breaks off contact with you, it’s because they want to. In fact, there are so many ways of communicating that it’s unthinkable for a man sincerely in love with a woman to ignore her. So a man in love with you in secret will be there all the time. Through calls, text messages and social networks, he’ll make sure you’re always in touch. This is both because he misses you, and because he needs to feel close to you.

6. He fulfills his role as a friend to perfection

A man who’s in love with you but doesn’t dare declare his love for you will try to stay in your wake. He’ll gladly take on the role of best friend and fulfill it to perfection. This means he’ll always be there for you when you need him, and do you all sorts of favors. A man in secret love will be an excellent advisor, because he’ll only want you to be happy. He’ll be there for you when he senses you’re not well, and will do his best to cheer you up. This is a sign that a man’s love is budding, and that he cares about you. Of course, you mustn’t take advantage of his benevolence towards you.

7. He makes you laugh

“Woman who laughs, half in your bed” says a famous adage. It’s partly true. Men know that women like men with a sense of humor. So a man who’s secretly in love with you will make sure your best laughs are spent in his company. This is one of the signs that he likes you and is comfortable with you. He won’t hesitate to take himself too seriously, to play and laugh with you. All of this is to let you know that you’re good together and that you’ll have more complicity.

8. He respects you

A man who secretly loves you behaves like a gentleman. In fact, he’ll show you immense respect in everyday life. This manifests itself in kindness, well-chosen words when speaking to you, gentle gestures towards you, but also a very proper attitude. Even if he’s in love with you and desires you, he mustn’t initiate awkward situations or touch you without your consent. In fact, the signs that a man doesn’t respect you are often the same signs that he doesn’t love you. At least, not for the right reasons.

9. He’s worried about you

A man who’s in love with you but doesn’t yet dare make a declaration of love will still be a partner you can count on. It may be that you’re already in a relationship and that, for these reasons, he decides not to confess his feelings to you. In this case, he’ll still want to make sure you’re happy in your relationship, even if it’s not with him. This can also mask the signs of a friendship that’s about to begin. Nor will he be reluctant to take on the role of confidant if he realizes that you need a shoulder to cry on.

10. He only has eyes for you

One of the signs that a man secretly loves you is his indifference to other women. In fact, a man who is seduced and under the spell of one woman, even without having told her how he feels, won’t see other women. The man you’re starting to fall in love with doesn’t need another woman around him. You’re more than enough for him, and he’s proving it by his consistent behavior.

11. He tries to impress you

Even if he’s decided (for now) to keep his feelings secret, a man who’s in love with you will try to impress you. He needs to make you feel that he’s the right man in your life. The behavior of a man in secret love can often be compared to that of a superhero. He won’t hesitate to don the Spider-Man costume to help you with some work around the house, for example… This man will do anything to be indispensable to you.

12. He seeks physical contact with you

It’s obvious that a man who has feelings for you and is attracted to you won’t be able to stand still in front of you. This man will feel desire for you, but his respect for you will make him more self-effacing. It’s through gestures that you’ll be able to detect the signs of his love. Indeed, the body language of a man in love changes when he’s in contact with the woman who occupies his thoughts. He’ll become more tactile, try to get closer, cuddle, look you in the eye while holding your hand, have a more suave voice…

13. He’s jealous of other men

Jealousy is a sign of love. Provided, of course, that it doesn’t lead to exaggeration and that it’s not part of a toxic relationship. A man who secretly loves you will always feel a little jealous when he sees you with other men. He secretly dreams of being in their shoes. No one likes to share the person they love with others.

14. He hints at a relationship with you.

To find out whether he can project himself into a future relationship with you, a man in secret love won’t hesitate to trick you. In fact, under the guise of a joke, he’ll try to get your reactions by hinting at the possibility of a romantic relationship between you. If he feels you’re receptive, this may give him the courage to finally make a declaration of love. If, on the other hand, he feels you’re sarcastic or horrified at the idea, chances are he’ll never dare declare his love for you.

15. He compliments you

A man in love with you will do everything to make you feel good about yourself. Unlike a narcissistic pervert who will use your complexes to keep you under his spell, a man who is genuinely in love with you and who is not toxic will restore your self-confidence. He’ll teach you to love yourself as you are and, above all, prove to you that he wants you in his life by complimenting you. This applies as much to your looks as to your intellectual abilities or personality.

16. He doesn’t forget anything you say to him

One of the last signs that a man is secretly in love with you is that he listens intently to your conversations. He records everything you say with great interest and, above all, he never misses a beat. A man who loves you in secret is interested in everything that interests you. He’s curious and wants to know as much as possible about you. When you talk to him, he’ll ask you questions and engrave your answers in his memory.