Sometimes we call a girl atomboy if she behaves in a way that is stereotypically masculine.It can be hard to tell if she has a crush on you because she is already your friend.Look out for signs of a crush.
Step 1: She seeks out alone time with you.
If there is a change, see it.It is possible that she has a crush on you and is not willing to hang out with you all the time.She may have a crush on you if you only hang out in a group.A man may be more willing to let you know that she is looking for more time with you.Boys are often pressured to ask for what they want.She might be more direct because she is modeling her behavior on more masculine flirting.
Step 2: Look for eye contact.
Good eye contact can mean good social skills.It is a good sign that she is into you if she makes eye contact a little longer than usual.If she is shy about looking at you because she likes you, this may be a sign that she dislikes you.
Step 3: She reacts to your interactions with others.
Does she look put off if you are flirting with someone else?Does she act aggressively after you do this?If you have a crush on her, don't flirt with other people to make her jealous.It is confusing to her and the person you are flirting with.If a normal interaction makes her jealous, then just interact normally.
Step 4: Pay attention to how she touches you.
Is she touching you a lot?When there is plenty of room to avoid you, does she hit you with her elbow at the lunch table?When she hands you a pencil, do her fingers touch yours?She might be touching you on purpose because she likes you.Male flirting tends to include more touching than female flirting.Is she hitting you more than usual?Wrestling and punching are ways that boys are socialized to show affection.If she has a crush on you, a girl who emulates more masculine behavior might do the same thing.It is okay to discourage this behavior or tell an adult if you think it is getting out of hand if this is the case.
Step 5: She might laugh at your jokes or not.
Does she laugh when your jokes are not funny, or when other people don't notice you are joking?If she hasn't always laughed at your jokes or thought you were funny, this is a good sign that she's into you.A telltale sign of someone liking another person is if she is paying more attention to you.She reacts to some light teasing.Don't hurt her feelings or be mean.If this makes her blush or laugh, just tease her enough to let her know you are paying attention to her.
Step 6: Look for the lean in.
A sign that you are paying attention is leaning toward someone.If she leans in towards you, there is a good chance she is interested in you.She could be having a hard time hearing what you are saying, so look for other signs of attraction as well.
Step 7: Look at the blush.
It can be a good sign that she likes you if she blushes.If this girl has been your friend for a while, you should pay attention to whether she starts blushing when you talk.
Step 8: Look for a tilt of the head.
Head tilt indicates that a person is paying attention to what you are saying and that they are thinking about it.This action can be a signal that she likes you.It is possible that she does not have a crush on you if you are talking about something that meshes with her interests.Is there any other sign of attraction?
Step 9: Look for preening.
Does she mess with her hair a lot?Is it possible to adjust her clothing?Do you want to touch her face?This could be a sign that she likes you and is shy.She might want to be sure she looks okay in front of you.Preening that seems out of character is something to look out for.If she is suddenly invested in smoothing out her ponytail all the time, that could be a sign that she wants to look good for you.
Step 10: Pay attention to her feet.
Studies have shown that if a person points their feet in your direction, they are interested in you.It is less likely that a person is attracted to you if they point their feet away from you.One interaction may not give you all of the information you need.It is possible that she is in a hurry to get to class because she pointed her feet toward the end of the hall.Take some time and look at her feet.
Step 11: Listen to what she says.
Does she ask you a lot of questions?Does she seem to be interested in what you had for breakfast?She may be trying to keep talking to you longer because she thinks you are cute.
Step 12: Pay attention to what her friends say.
Is there a lot of jokes that you two would make a cute couple?Did any of them ask if you have a crush on her?Do they bring her name up a lot?She may have confessed to some of her friends that she likes you.Tomboys have friends of all genders.She hangs out with a lot of friends.
Step 13: You should listen to your gut.
If this girl has been with you for a while, you will probably notice when she is acting differently.You are probably right if you think she has a crush on you.
Step 14: It's a good idea to flirt a little.
She will respond to light flirting if she likes you.Bring up an inside joke, accidentally touch her elbow with yours, laugh at her jokes, or just smile.She could have a crush on you if she reciprocates.
Step 15: Tomboys are interested in sports.
This is a great time to flirt with someone you know on a sports team or pick-up basketball game.
Step 16: It should be put in context.
She might not have a crush on you because of a single elbowbump.If she bumps elbows with you more than once, always angles her body toward you when you talk, and seems worried about how her hair looks in front of you, then that may add up to a crush!
Step 17: Do you want to ask?
If you really want to know if she likes you, it is time to ask.If you want her to tell the truth, try to ask her in private, because she may get flustered if you ask in public.If you ask in front of others, you might feel embarrassed.If she says no, ask, it could strain your friendship.If she rejects you, you can't be friends anymore.It means that you will have to work harder to get things back to normal.If she likes you, take the risk!The payoff of having your friend become your girlfriend would be worth it.
Step 18: Accept that she wants to be your friend.
If this girl has been your friend for a long time, it is possible that her attention to you is a sign of friendship.If you think she might also have a crush on you, and if you want to pursue it, give it a try!It could be awkward if things don't work out.