Five signs to tell whether your crush likes you back

Having a crush on someone after reaching a certain age is very common. The body goes through many changes, and feelings change slowly along with them. At some point in youth, most people feel attracted to someone or fall in love.

Often, however, people are afraid to tell the other person how they feel. This causes considerable confusion. Questions arise about whether the other person will understand their feelings and what they will think of them.

When we fall for someone, we start noticing even small things about them, such as their bike, from a distance. But many people do not realise that the person they like may be developing the same feelings for them. There are a few things to watch for to judge whether a crush has feelings for you. They may help you learn what is on the other person's mind.

The first sign is an effort to talk. Some conversation is needed to start a relationship. If your crush does not stop at a bare yes or no, tries to talk to you more, or keeps finding something new to say each time, it may mean the person likes you too. If this happens repeatedly and the person is trying to get closer to you, there may be an attraction on their side as well.

The second sign is making time for you. Liking someone often shows in small things rather than grand gestures. If the person spends more time with you, looks for excuses to be around you, or keeps trying to look at you without letting you know, these signs may help you recognise their feelings.

The third sign is a change in behaviour. If the person gets a little nervous while talking to you, their voice softens, they worry about you or remember small things you have said, it cannot be ruled out that they are developing feelings for you. If your crush likes you, the person will also try to learn about your future plans, your thoughts, your family, your dreams and the things that matter to you.