Write an article based on this "Differentiate between friendly behaviors and romantic overtures. Read her lips. Evaluate her body language."
A person can be nice to you and enjoy spending time with you without having a romantic relationship in mind, which can sometimes be confusing. Don't assume that just because a girl is showing interest in you it is necessarily a romantic interest. Signs of romantic interest can often be subtle, and it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with what to look for before you consider taking any further action. Some girls will just come right out and tell you if they are interested in you as more than a friend, which is obviously the easiest way to determine romantic interest. While this reveal might be uncomfortable in the moment, this scenario is actually ideal, because it naturally facilitates an open discussion about the issue, which will give you the opportunity to express your own feelings (or lack thereof). Not everyone is comfortable with this type of direct communication, however, so you can't assume that just because she hasn't said anything that her intentions are purely platonic. Our bodies will often unknowingly give us away when we are romantically interested in someone. While no two people's behaviors of attraction will be exactly the same, there are a few common things you'll want to keep an eye out for when trying to figure out if a girl likes you. Eye contact: This can either be steady, or shy and coquettish. Our pupils will also dilate when we look at someone we like, as the brain is letting more light in so that we can more easily gather information about them. Mirroring behavior: When we are attracted to someone, often we will subconsciously mimic his or her mannerisms or way of speaking. Physical closeness: Usually we prefer people to be at least three feet away from us in social settings. When we like someone, however, the need for this distance diminishes. Posture: We tend to lean in towards people we like, and we'll often sit or stand with our bodies turned slightly in their direction. We'll also do things to make our posture more inviting or open, such as uncrossing our knees or arms. Body temperature: Our body temperature tends to increase when we are in the presence of someone whom we're romantically interested in. We can become flushed and will inadvertently do things to help ourselves cool off. A man might roll up his sleeves or adjust his collar, while a woman may gather her hair away from the nape of her neck. Preening: Women, specifically, will often touch their hair without realizing it. It's actually a rather primitive impulse; the small movement of lifting the hand to one's head is enough to draw attention without being obvious. Attention span: Things we are genuinely interested in have the ability to hold our attention for longer spans of time, which is also the case for people we have a special interest in. Touching: Human touch releases a bonding hormone called oxytocin in our brains. When we like someone, we are compelled to touch him or her. Friends will touch each other while having a conversation, but with a romantic interest, the touching is often more frequent and lingering.