How do shy guys show interest in a girl?

[Anonymous]

I work with this really cute guy but I'm having a hard time telling if he might be interested
We don't get to talk very often but when he does he always holds eye contact the whole time and can't keep his hands still. He always faces me directly and sometimes leans over towards me and messes with stuff on my desk. He always talks really fast too and sometimes rambles on or loses his train of thought.
But he will go up to a couple other girls and will just carry on conversations for long periods of time like its nothing.
When he talks to me he's always talking about his family or bragging a bit.
Another this is I'm the only single girl at the office everyone else is married, most with children. And I'm a bit outnumbered by dozens of single guys. A few of which have made it obvious they want to hook up with me -__-
But he's the only one i'm interested in cause he knows how to be himself and he's a genuine person.
I know he hasn't had a girlfriend for over 3 years. We text sometimes but it's always me starting the conversation. I can't tell if he's just being shy around me and making it a point to only talk to me at certain times like when I'm completely alone. Other times it seems like he avoids me. We can go weeks without talking at a time.
I was talking to him the other day and this other guy came up and started flirting with me. I tried to ignore the other guy and make him leave. But the wrong one leaves.
And I'm left with creepy dude still hitting on me.

He was talking with a close friend of his that we work with and I needed to get his paperwork so I walked up to him and his friend says, "You two act like you're in love" And neither of us said anything. I was smiling and blushing and walked off.
He's also made comments like when are you two getting married?

I don't know though its hard to tell.
How do you guys that are shy show a girl that you are into them?

[truthbeknown]

Basically what you just said. Shy guys will not make the first move, they will not flirt. His behavior with you shows he is nervous around you, you intimidate him because he has you up on a pedestal. You make his heart rate increase, adrenaline and blood pressure. This is why he talks fast, rambles and fidgets. The biggest clue he is into you is that he is able to talk to anyone else no problem, but is all nerves around you. Face to face is really hard for him, but keep trying with the text messages. He may be more comfortable with that since he can calm down and think about what he wants to say.

[Asker]

Yeah I text him. Sometimes he'll answer. But he won't keep the conversation going. Other times he won't answer at all

[truthbeknown]

This is a long and slow process to break through that barrier. Also, keep talking to him on a regular basis, but keep it short and simple so he doesn't feel trapped or overwhelmed. Say "hi" often. Each time you interact he will become more and more comfortable with you.

[NerdKing16]

He likes you! Shy guys with any confidence can hold any conversation with a friend, but the moment we catch feelings we try our hardest to not fuck anything up. One thing sh guys will do is brag about accomplishments to try impressing the women they like. Shy guys will RARELY make a move unless you lead him into it.

[Anonymous]

To be young and awkward with a crush :)
I would say he's into you :)

[Asker]

Thanks I hope so <3

[AI Opinion]

How can you tell if a shy guy is interested?

There are a few key ways to tell if a shy guy is interested:

• First, take note of how often he looks at you. If he frequently glances in your direction, he is likely interested.
• Another way to tell if a shy guy is interested is to pay attention to his body language. If he faces his body towards you when you are talking or if he leans in when you are speaking, these are both good signs that he is interested in you.
• Finally, a shy guy may also become more talkative when he is around you. If he suddenly starts to share more information about himself or ask you more questions, he is probably interested in getting to know you better.

[Finesse18]

Sometimes if you catch him staring at you or smiling at you for small to no reason it's a sign he likes you

[orphan]

they don't.