Just as a peacock will flaunt its beautifully patterned feathers for the peahen it is attracted to (Biology students, hop in here!), it's natural for most men to openly express their attraction to the woman they like.
However, while it is easy for the peahen to understand what the peacock wants from it - trust animal instincts - a guy could put you in a confusing position where you could be sorely tempted to ask yourself, "Is he flirting with me?"
And if you aren't careful, instead of going with the flow, having fun, and expecting nothing in return, you could end up unhappy when nothing of such happens. In reality, he could just be a friendly guy and nothing more.
That said, there are many signs that tell that a guy is sexually attracted to you, but these ten top signs should adequately answer your "is he flirting with me?" question.
1. He Cashes in on Every Opportunity to Be With You
With this guy, there is no better time or worse time to hit it off because he is always looking for the tiniest bit of space to have some personal moments with you. He wouldn't mind walking all the way down to the front pew of the church to sit by your side or politely excusing you from your parents for a talk. As long as he doesn't want to miss the opportunity by the longest shot, a man that wants you to know that he's into you will use the time at his disposal to be with you.
2. He Is Mightily Excited With the Similarities You Share
You are first, the woman that he intends bringing home, and then, you buttered his cake by mentioning certain hobbies or attitudes of yours that coincidentally are his. Girl, don't expect him to take it cooly; his excitement that you both share some similarities will be quite obvious to you. It doesn't have to be precisely similar to his, once there is a thread of likeness visible through the fabrics of your budding relationship, a guy flirting with you will be joyous beyond logical reasoning.
3. He Leaves His Group of Friends to Walk up to You
Men cherish others' accompany in a public setting. So, it wouldn't be ordinary for him to walk away from interesting discussions with his friends to meet you for a chat. That clearly indicates that he is really attracted to you. Furthermore, it takes confidence that is way above mere distant admiration for a guy to approach you alone, more so when his friends or colleagues had bet on the success or failure of the risk he is about to take.
4. He Is Interested in Your Marital Status
If a man subtly questions you about your marital status, it is certain that your "Is he flirting?" is about to be put to rest. Though he could ask you about your husband lightheartedly, your answer can keep him talking with you, or send him flying.
5. He Finds You Funny
This has little to do with your sense of humor. You know, a man tends to act like a child who is hero-worshipping if he's flirting with you. Anything you say is laugh-worthy to him, in the spirit of appreciation of your personality. So, if he's the only one who finds you funny in a good way when others fail to, that guy is attracted to you.
6. He Requests for Your Phone Number
Truly, nothing stops a guy from parting ways with you after a fun time without asking for your phone number. But if he asks so after spending some time in your company, it is indicative that he wants more of you.
7. He Texts You
But not for a booty call when he wants to relieve himself of sexual tension. Though it mightn't be as often as your lover's, a guy who is flirting with you will send text messages that will result in long threads of conversation with him. Once he is satisfied that you like him as much as he does you, his texting would comfortably graduate to a more intimate dating experience that will require face-to-face meetings with him.
8. He Compliments You Deeply
In short, he adds value to you with his compliments. Not only does he notice your unique attributes or looks, but he also tells you of them with respect to how they make you beautiful and attractive to him. For example, he could say that your blue eyes accentuate your hair color and are an ocean of peace to him, or that your kindness sets you apart and has won his admiration for you.
9. The Details of Your Conversation Are Not Lost to Him
To differentiate between men who are flirting and the ones who are simply friendly, the former remember even the minutest details of your conversation with them. Since they want to bond with you, they tune in to every word that comes out of your mouth. Furthermore, they don't find it cumbersome to store this information in their memories for future references, either to pleasantly surprise you with the remembrance of it or to act according to your preferences as you explained in words.
10. His Body Language Tells It All
The way he smiles at you can express his interest in you. If he leans toward you during a convo and holds your eyes with his, he is passing a swift message that he's caught by your charm. Also, his hand gestures and bodily movements will suggest his interest in you which your brain wouldn't fail to communicate. Depending on his nature, a guy flirting with you could be relaxed or tensed up in your presence.
Strictly speaking, flirting doesn't always orchestrate a romantic relationship. If not for anything, it shows that you are quite a catch. Hence, you should live in the moment. It is ideal not to read extensive meanings into these signs in order to give yourself the room to be properly wooed by a man if that is his intention.