Sometimes we call a girl atomboy if she behaves in a way that is stereotypically masculine.It can be difficult to tell if she has a crush on you.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 and she starts looking for time alone with you.A man may be more willing to let you know that she is looking for more time with you than other girls.Boys are often pressured to ask what they want.She may be more direct because she is modeling her behavior on more masculine flirting.
Step 2: Look for eye contact.
Good eye contact can also mean good social skills.It is a good sign that she is into you if she makes eye contact a little longer than normal.She may be shy about looking at you because she likes you, if you notice that she is refusing to meet your gaze.
Step 3: She reacts to your interactions with others.
Does she look angry or put off if it seems like 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 just to make her jealous.This is confusing to her and the person you are flirting with.If a normal interaction makes her jealous, 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 gives you a pencil, do her fingers touch yours?She could be touching you on purpose because she likes you.Male flirting tends to include more touching than female flirting.Does she hit you more often?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 has gotten 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.Pay attention to her reactions to light teasing.Don't be mean or hurt her feelings.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 sign 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.There are other signs of attraction.
Step 9: Look for preening.
Is she messy 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.Look out for preening that seems out of place.If she is suddenly invested in smoothing out her ponytail all the time, that could be a sign that she wants to look nice for you.
Step 10: Look at 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 her feet are pointed toward the end of the hall.Take some time to observe her feet.
Step 11: Listen to what she has to say.
Does she ask 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 are saying.
There are a lot of jokes that you two would make a cute couple.Have they asked if you have a crush on her?Do they mention her name a lot?She may have admitted 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 you have been friends with this girl for a while, you will probably notice when she is acting differently.You are probably right if you suspect that she has a crush on you.
Step 14: It is 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 might 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: Put it in context.
She might not have a crush on you because of a single elbow bumped at your lockers.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 might 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 put a strain on your friendship.If she rejects you, you can no longer be friends.You will have to work harder to bring 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: She might want to be your friend.
If this girl has been your friend for a long time, it is possible that her attention to you is just 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!If it doesn't work out, things could be awkward.