Many social networking and dating sites have sprung up online in the last few years. This has made building connections and finding potential partners easier for many. However, some miscommunication still happens and a message can be interpreted a different way online.
Sometimes you'll wonder if the guy you're talking with online is flirting with you or is just being friendly.
You can ask yourself; is this guy really interested in me or is he solely interested in expanding his list of internet friends? Sometimes, it can be challenging to know what's really going on in someone's head when you've only met the person online.
Watch out for these signs to help you figure out if there is indeed some online flirtation going on with you and your online guy.
He greets you as soon as you go online
As soon as you log on to your messenger, he's always the first one to greet you and initiate the conversation. It's like he's been waiting for you to go online. If he does this, it means that he's very eager to talk to you. So, yes, he's definitely flirting with you.
He sends you winks and pokes
Winking emojis can oftentimes be as flirty as winks in real life. When you're chatting with him and he often sends you online winks, or pokes you on Facebook, there's a great chance that he likes you. If you're interested in him, you can always return the favor and see how it goes from there.
He follows your social media accounts
If a guy really likes you, he tries his best to get to know you, even by just following you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media accounts you might have. If the guy you're currently communicating with online has done that, it's a sign that he might be interested in you.
He always likes or comments on your posts
A guy who likes you will want to make his presence known. If he always likes or comments on your photos or status updates, chances are he's really into you. Take note that there are some people who like and comment a lot on other people's posts, so be sure to observe how he interacts with his other friends. However, if he's not that active online, but takes time to check out your posts and leave comments on them, he's obviously trying to get your attention.
He gives you compliments
While it's normal to receive compliments from people, especially from friends and family members, a guy who is flirting with you online will give you more compliments. His comments on your photos are nice things about your eyes, hair, lips, or whatever aspect of your appearance it is that may have caught his eye.
He asks for your advice
So you've only met him online and he's already asking you for advice. If he does so, it could be a hint that he likes you. He could just easily get help from friends he knows personally but instead, he's asking you. So, if he asks for your advice or moral support, even when you've only known each other on the internet, it's a sign that he trusts and likes you.
He invites you to events
The internet has made asking someone out way easier. So, it's normal if a guy asks you out via chat. However, if you've received several event invitations from him that happen to be around your area, it could mean that he's interested in hanging out with you at those events.
Before you say yes to any invitation, you have to be sure that he can be trusted. You wouldn't want to go out with an ax murderer. Safety is still paramount when seeing someone you met online.
Wrapping it up
Online dating is fun and exciting but you still have to be careful. There are a lot of scammers and dangerous people out there. Get to know someone before you agree to go out with them. And lastly, only give out your information to people that you trust.
What other ways help you know that a guy is flirting with you online? Feel free to share your thoughts below!
