Is that possible or does that mean he doesn’t like you
he doesn’t avoid you often but one particular time
Is that possible or does that mean he doesn’t like you
he doesn’t avoid you often but one particular time
They try, but there will always be subtle clues that he likes you even if he appears disinterested if that’s the case. It can be small signs of jealousy. Like if he sees you with another guy and starts talking crap about why that guys isn’t the greatest. Or maybe he’s not ready for a relationship but he does relationship things like answer your texts really quickly.
It’s definitely the gray zone no one wants to be in and it can be emotionally exhausting to figure him out. You can either ask how he feels and tell him you like him or if you don’t want to come out with it you can figure out the sneaky way.
if you want to know if this boy is really interested, start avoiding him and give him the cold shoulder a little more. Especially if you never do this, if he’s interested he will start wondering why your not chasing him. And it will drive him crazy until he says something or shows interest. If he’s not interested he won’t talk to you.
s here are some signs. I’m not totally sure. Maybe it’s nothing
I mean he is a nice friendly guy. Possible flirt energy. Maybe not with just me
But the first thing I noticed is that he’s always looking at me. Not staring but always shooting glances at me no matter where I am in the room. If he’s passing, across or if I’m just walking through the doors he’s looking and smiling.
He tries to subtly get close or stand close. Not inappropriate or sexual way… and not often. He was helping me with something. He was guiding my finger but he placed his hand gently on mine while doing so.
He was also helping other students and he looked at me while doing so. He wasn’t really looking at my work.. Or he was like “I finally get to come over to you. How are you?” And he stood close and looked at me. His “how are you?” Sounded genuine and he wasn’t talking about my work
He does look when other guys talk to me but just a quick glance.
He’s not trying to hide it at all. He’s just being a gentleman and taking things slow which is actually a good sign. Especially the last one. He’s respecting your space around other men but money says he’s listening too.
In this case, if you want the relationship to be you need to be receptive to his advices. Flirt back and show him you like him too. He might be holding back a little because he doesn’t know how you feel. That might be the vibes your getting that he’s trying to hide it.
He was my prof
The only reason why I feel it’s not strange is bc we are not far in age. He’s about 6/7 years older. I’m 25.. he also graduated from the school 2 years ago.. so some of the students he’s teaching were his classmates
But he’s now dating a hot model… I think they have become very serious now… they weren’t officially dating during the time he was showing signs… but maybe he’s just flirty and he really didn’t have serious intent.. that’s why he avoided me a bit.. I don't know
Don’t forget about me 🥺
Yeah I’m not a guy but im gay and sometimes when im really turned on I’ll leave because my body will start having obvious signs of it like I’ll start shaking. Maybe he had a boner or was just overwhelmed.
The answer to your question is "Yes". A guy might indeed avoid you if he's turned on by you. But there are also other, equally plausible reasons a guy might choose to avoid a girl one time. I wouldn't read too much into this, and would look for other signs/signals/evidence. 🙂
here are some signs. I’m not totally sure. Maybe it’s nothing.. he was my professor but I dropped his class. (I didn’t need it)
I mean he is a nice friendly guy. Possible flirt energy. Maybe not with just me
But the first thing I noticed is that he’s always looking at me. Not staring but always shooting glances at me no matter where I am in the room. If he’s passing, across or if I’m just walking through the doors he’s looking and smiling.
He tries to subtly get close or stand close. Not inappropriate or sexual way… and not often. He was helping me with something. He was guiding my finger but he placed his hand gently on mine while doing so.
He was also helping other students and he looked at me while doing so. He wasn’t really looking at my work.. Or he was like “I finally get to come over to you. How are you?” And he stood close and looked at me. His “how are you?” Sounded genuine and he wasn’t talking about my work
He does look when other guys talk to me but just a quick glance.
Well, yes overall I would say that this sounds like someone who is likely interested in you (or at least attracted to you). I think everything you just said here, are all more important than the one time avoiding you thing. But yea, sounds like he's into you. 🙂
Also I noticed that when the guy was talking to me he gave the guy a intense look for 5 sec. I didn’t understand.. But the thing is.. he is in a relationship now. He’s dating a hot model.. They were in the talking stage ig and they just friends around the time he was showing some signs
I do think he was hesitant at first… she really liked him and you could tell. She posted pics of him on her page before they were official but she did respond to a comment saying they were “friends”.. he post things on instagram but he never really posted her..
Now I didn’t really see him often and I had his class for a couple weeks before I had to drop.. but even when I would see him around I felt like he wasn’t just nice but I wrote it off.
I just don’t know if he is just a bit flirty , was I played or was it just nothing..
I didn’t give him any signs back tho bc l was nervous and then I found out about the girl.. I felt like she could make him happy. I have low self esteem..
Maybe he avoided me bc they were starting to get serious or he was never interested to begin with I don't know
They are happy together now and seem to be getting more and more serious
No he was interested (or at least attracted) to you when you were noticing all of these signs and signals. If you weren't sending signals back, and he was talking to someoene else as well at the time (his currrent girlfriend)... then I think it very well could be him getting into this other relationship, or getting more serious that's responsable for him avoiding you. That does make sense.
But it would make more sense in a situation where you were giving signs and signals back, and now he avoided you because he's gotten together with this other girl (and feels awkward because there would have been an unspoken hope between the two of you... that you were into each other). It makes less sense if, in his mind he liked you but you showed no signs of reciprocating.
I think that since this guy is in a relationship, then there's really nothing to do unless they break up. Unfortunately at this point, he may not avoid you, but you'll likely notice no more of those signs of interest. SO I think timing might not be on your side on this one.
Yeah true… I just wasn’t sure if he was in fact “playing” me bc my classmate says he has flirt energy.. but I’m really quiet and I’m focused on my art… so I don't know how he could be attracted or interested when I never really see him and I look nothing like his now gf… who is white, blue eyes, model, blonde hair… but she seems well rounded and nice.. he doesn’t strike me as someone who would date a snobby person even if they’re hot but I don't know
I wouldn't say he was 'playing you'. WHen you're being played, the guy is getting something out of it (usually sex). This was just him having an interest, but deciding not to pursue it. Likely his position as prof would have prevented him from doing anything overt even if he had wanted to.
But also, don't compare yourself to the girl he's with and note differnces between you. It doesn't work that way. Guys can find two different women attractive who seem to be night-and-day different from each other.
But the main problem for you is the fact that he's taken. Since that's the case, there isn't really anything you can do.
But I felt like it was more “sexual attraction “ than interest.. no? Especially with the hand thing
But I don’t feel like he’s a creep nor has he done anything inappropriately. I just don’t know what to think..
But I say “played” bc why would he show interest when he was in fact talking to someone… even if they weren’t official.. she was posting a lot of pics of him on her page.. tagging him… it’s evident she really likes him.. so I’m confused
Well the level of interest he was showing wasn't so overt that it was wrong to do if he was talking to someone else. Plus since you didn't give him any signals back, in his mind YOU aren't interested back anyways. AND then there's also the whole student/teacher thing keeping him from doing anything even if you had responded to his signals positively.
I also don't think he did anything wrong or creepy or anything like that. And, no in this case I cannot differentiate whether it was "sexual attraction" rather than "interest". I think it's safe to say that yes it was for sure sexual attraction. But whether that rose to 'interest', you're right, there's nothing (that I know) to suggest that.
But I'm also a bit confused as to what you're confused about. THis seems pretty straight-forward to me.
A professor seems to be giving little, but clear signs that he finds one of his students sexually attractive. She notices these signs, but does nothing to indicate that she might be interested ('attracted') back. This professor then starts dating a model he had already been talking to for awhile.
Isn't that, basically what's going on? I'm not quite sure what you're confused about exactly?
I just thought maybe he was a flirt.. if he has “sexual attraction “ towards me then I’m sure he will towards others … who wants a man like that ig..
I think he’s still wrong to show any signs bc he knew he couldn’t do anything about it.. bc he’s a prof and bc had a girl who was already in love with him
I could have talked to the guy he gave a intense look to lol
Maybe I’m just a bit salty lol.. but I don’t want a guy who is infatuated or just sees me as “sex”
He may not even like me for me if he got to know me
This is why I can’t look past anyone else but the firefighter who doesn’t want a relationship lol bc at least he saw me at my worst first..
But what I think you're failing to see, is that any relationship (the very best one you can imagine) DOES usually start this way. One person seems to notice the other... that person notices being noticed. Then all the little flirty signs you mentioned.
Now, that COULD be someone who wants nothing but your body. But that EQUALLY could be someone who finds you attrative, and would really like to get to know you better in hopes that perhaps you could grow to share something meaningful.
You are being quite unfair to him, to yourself, and to all future men who might potentially be interested in. There is nothing wrong with showing these minor signs of attraction. In fact usually they're pretty involuntary (e. g. of course anyone's eyes are bound to drift over to their crush more often... it's not even really on purpose).
But the other thing is, that level of flirting does't tell you anything at all about a guy's intentions. It wasn't overtly sexualized flirting at all! It was innocent as flirting can be.
I donno... I think you're looking at this whole thing the wrong way.
I hope so but like you said.. he’s taken. They are happy.. she met his whole family and his parents really seem to like her so…
But I knew that they were talking while he was showing signs and I kind of purposefully ignored his interest so he could make a easy pick.. I’m not ready for anything
He has himself together and I do not… emotionally, financially or anything. Since Covid happened my life has been a wreck.
He saw my horribly broken and old cracked phone.. I felt like she was perfect for him.. not to down myself but I think she was more of what he was looking for and he just didn’t know it yet… but now he does and I wish him happiness
It’s hard finding someone you really click with. They seem to have fun together like a lot of fun.. so I think I made the choice to not make things complicated or create a love triangle
Hey high-five for not having your shit together. I'm with you on that. Different stories I'm sure, but I totally feel you on that.
Now, I will be honest. This particular guy... you're going to have to "let go". Things were never ABLE to work between you two due to the student/teacher thing along. This was doomed from the start no matter what. As you say, he is taken, and there isn't anything to be done about it, but to hope he's happy and try and move on.
What I'm talking about is all directed towards "learning whatever you can from this whole experience to take forward with you into future potential relationship situations".
Things aren't going to happen between you and this guy. Not anytime in the near future anyway. But, I think there are things you can take from this to help you the next time you DO find someone you click with. (ALso... hoooly hell do I ever also sympathize with it being hard to find someone you really click with).
But, for when you DO find that next person...
My initial thing would be..."you didn't flirt back! You didn't give signs or signals that you were interested back. Now if you don't want to send those signals, because you don't want to actually go down that road (for whatever reason) then that's fine. But it DOES NOT make sense for you to expect that somehow he understood that you had any feelings for him, if you didn't show it!"
Unless I've misunderstood something, I get the distinct impression that you assume he must know that you like him back somehow. From his perspective he was showing interest in a girl who had no interest in him back. ANy guy is going to move on and look for someone else in that situation.
The other would be your being wildly unfair in how you interpret the MOTIVES of the guys who DO show you subtle signs of interest. I'm a hardcore monogamist, long-term relationship loving kinda guy. How would someone like me show interest in you without you assuming it was ONLY sexual interest, and questioning my motives? You seemed to take his super innocent and super non-sexual show of interest to be ill-intentioned but... I don't understand why.
If you look at someone and think "I find them attractive, I would love to get to know them better"... that's STILL sexual attraction. It doesn't mean you're thinking about sex, you're thinking about someone being 'attractive' or 'intresting'. But romantic attraction IS still sexual. Sexual attraction can be someone who tries to trick/manipulate you, wanting only your body. But sexual attraction is still a part of any regular wholesome romantic attraction.
I was just shocked yesterday with how you judged where he was likely coming from. The motives you ascribed to him blew me away.
Taking a look at how you, personally, look at motives, and intentions vs. signs guys are showing you would be worthwhile. As it is, you risk ascribing ill-intentions to perfectly well-intentioned shows of interest.
I graduate in 2 weeks and I had dropped his class (I didn’t need it)
Well that's good. It would suck to have to continue on with his class feeling the way you do about the whole situation. And congratulations on the graduation
I read both post! I agree with needing to let go and move on.
I think I find it hard to believe that someone could actually be interested in me ig. He would be turned off if he got to know me… so I think I did the right thing.. even tho nothing was going to happen either way… but just letting him know that I’m not interested.
But also , why would he shoot a intense look at a classmate? Lol like it wasn’t threatening but at the same time it was. He looked directly at him in a way that was intense… that 1 sec felt like minutes.
I don’t think he gave af about his job lol he was crossing a boundary very subtly
But at the same time … players do that too
(this is another two-parter) I'm not sure what the look to the classmate was about to tell you the truth.
And there is a giant difference between subtly crossing a boundary, and actually doing something that would risk being fired. His mild flirting was zero-risk.
In the little of yourself that you've shown to me through this back-and forth, I get a certain impression. What I see is an extremely guarded girl. Someone who is really afraid to be hurt or deceived.
Now, you may have experiences in your life which have led to your being extremely-guarded, or it may just be "the way you happen to be naturally'.
Either way, I think you've got so much of your guard-up, that you aren't going to be able to 'let someone in' without taking a look at that first. (For example, everyting about the 'motives' I've already talked about).
Perhaps it IS rooted in your fear that a guy wouldn't like you once he got to know you. You know, it really hurts my heart to hear someone say that about themselves sincerely.
I can appreciate what you were saying about not having your life together. Personally, my fear is more: 'once someone could take realistic stock of my life and likely future prospects, they aren't likely to want to be with me anymore'.
But I'm in no way worried that getting to know me better is likely to make them like me less. Quite the opposite. I think the more you get to know me, the more you're likely to 'like' me.
I don't know you, but I find it very hard to believe that anyone would like you less, the more they got to know you. Most people, are better the deeper down you go. People put on social masks, and act certain ways in public due to various pressures. But when you can cut through all of that, and really get to 'know what someone's about' on the level beneath that mask... it's usually MORE likeable than the person they present to the world.
I think you're going to have to battle your BELIEF that nobody would like the real you. Believing that will keep you from allowing anybody to see who you are at your core. A meaningful relationship is when you connect with someone, specifically on that deeper level. Where you know them intimately, and like/love the 'real' person underneath, and they feel the same way about you.
I don't know how to get you to believe differently. But I can easily see how holding that belief about yourself will keep you from ever giving yourself a real chance.
Like even calling him a player at the end. I don't know this guy. Maybe he is a player. But from everything you've told me about him, everything he did seems quite reasonable, appropriate and above-board. There is no reason to think he's a player from what you've told me.
But surely you can see how thinking any and every guy is a player for showing innocent interest... you're unlikely to end up letting anyone in. Even a good guy who you should 'let in' because he's exactly what you're looking for (regardless of what exactly you happen to be looking for).
I mean my to say he was giving the other guy an intense look when we were talking*
Lol very true! I really struggle with low self esteem. I’m working on it
I do not want to be hurt and often times men just want to sleep with me. They have no intention of actually dating me. It hurts a lot lol
I just don’t see my worth a lot of times and I would rather not be in a relationship
Well I doubt it was the territorial 'hey, back off, she's mine' that you're thinking it might be. THat would, first of all be too overt, and even involve another student in the whole situation. Second, I'm as territorial like that as much as any (sane) guy. In this case, it wouldn't even make sense. The proff simply wouldn't give a 'back off' look in this situation. It doesn't make any sense according to the way men act. I feel like I have a very good understand the nuances and unspoken rules of 'being territorial' with other guys when it comes to women. No guy would give a look to mean what you're thinking it might mean, in the context/situation you're describing.
So, I don't know what was up with that, but it certainly wasn't what you were thinking. Another quick reason: The guy giving the look has no reason to think the guy he's staring at WILL HAVE ANY IDEA that the look was meant to convey the message 'back off'. In this situation, your classmate WOULDN"T know what the hell was up with that look. There's no point in making a threat someone isn't going to understand as being the threat you intend.
Yeah I don't know, I did see it with my own eyes.. but I really do feel like the guy kind of knew.. but I haven’t seen him since. Lol
I’m sure he dropped the class
Sorry, now I only saw your first message before replying.
It makes sense, that if you've had experiences where guys have only been interested in sex, that you'd feel the way you do about guy's motives. That's especially true if they gave you the impression they were looking to get to know you better, or were interested in more.
There are a ton of asshole guys out there. No doubt about it. But there are also many who are looking for the same thing you're looking for. You just need to get better at filtering out the bad ones WHILE LETTING IN THE POTENTIALLY GOOD ONES. Right now, you seem to be filtering everyone 'out'.
I've talked to a few women with a similar problem. Men seem to like them... but seem to only like them for sexual, never substantial relationships.
It's usually the type of men the women tend to be attracted to (or the type they end up going out with). I'm not saying that's something that applies to you. I see none of it in this case with the prof. But if there are any 'similarities' about the guys who have treated you that way in the past, then this probably DOES apply to you.
If it's not that, then usually it's "the way a woman appeals to/attracts men". In other words, if you put out certain signals, it says to guys generally: "Not relationship material, but desireable for sex". I suspect that this is not applicable to you. I don't know you, maybe it is, but I doubt it.
I do know though, that there are lots of good guys around, who will be what you're looking for. But you've got to somehow refine your filtering system for guys, but also... I don't know how to 'fix' the self-esteem thing, but... you need to somehow 'have faith' that someone else can see the value of who you REALLY are in a way that you seem unable to.
I don't know how you let someone in, if you're afraid to show them who you really are for fear they won't like it.
But I definitely think you're better to look forwards instead of backwards.
Hey, you're certainly free to disagree with my reading of something. I am totally confident that the look didn't mean that. But I'm no oracle. That's just my (strong) opinion. 🙂
Why else would he look directly at him? Across from us…
The guy and I don’t know eachother we just laughed at something
(two parter...) Why would the prof of both the guy and girl think that the guy would possibly understand that he meant to back off? You two aren't anything. He can't admit to liking you openly. You aren't being flirty back. So why would this guy you don't really know POSSIBLY think that any stare from the professor might mean 'back off she's mine'?
Why would anybody give a threat (verbal or not) which they knew the other person was going to interpret as "completely unclear and confusing".
You are literally "just some girl in the class" so far as your friend is concerned. You are 'just some random student in the eyes of the prof' (again from the point of view of the guy you were talking to).
Why would any guy ever think that any look from their prof might mean: "hey, random male student, I know I'm both of your prof, but uncase it wasn't clear, that random female student you're talking to for the first time, she's my territory, back the fuck off man."
He couldn't be expected to understand that. No guy would give a look like that knowing it was going to be totally confusing to the guy receiving it.
Not to pat my own back, but I AM actually exceptionally good at this (reading guys romantic signals, motives and intentions for girls) I'm not saying I'm right. But I do feel like I know what I'm talking about here. I'm very very confident in my answer. But again, you are absolutely free to decide I'm wrong!
But if we take a step back... it doesn't matter at the end of the day. This situation is over. There is no need to go back and interpret why he may or may not have done some specific thing. Because, at this point, regardless of what it did or didn't mean... it's basically no longer relevant.
Finding out that this guy's feeling for you were deep, true, and honest, vs. finding out that he's a player or an otherwise bad guy... is helpful to you... but only insofar as it helps you better interpret other guys in the future. It doesn't change a whole lot to be right or wrong about why he did any single one thing. All those things together DID certainly suggest a guy who is interested (or attracted if you prefer) to a girl. So that's what matters. Did he like you? I think you can be confident that he did. But aside from that, it doesn't really matter if any single one thing was just one more piece of evidence that he liked you (which we already agreed is true) or if it means something else (so... if I AM right... so what?)
Yeah you have a point but he has shown signs even before I had his class. I had seen him around for a year but I wasn’t in his class
But you’re right. Time to let it go
Oh yes for sure he showed signs. I totally agree that he showed signs of liking you. You shouldn't doubt that. It's almost like you're looking for more signs to convince yourself... but you should be convinced already. He did like you.
And the reason it's time to let go, isn't because of anything to do with his feelings or anything. It's not even the job thing that makes it time to let go (not automatically anyway). What makes it time to let go is:... you basically missed your window. There might not have been any window after all (maybe he says "I really like you... but I can't... the job).
But so far as there was any chance that something might happen between you two... that disappeared once he committed to a relationship with this other woman. If there is no specific indication that their relationship is unlikely to last (there isn't). Then... basically he's just "another taken guy" at this point. Just like any man who's married or in a relationship. "unavailable.".
I'm not saying you SHOULD have 'gone for it'. I think the job thing made it less than ideal, and less than promising. But whether you should have or are content that you didn't... that window is now closed. It's for THAT reason, that it's time to let go and move on
Yes! Totally agree on that last part
I'm really glad to hear it. The guy for you is 'out there' somewhere in your future. Keep working on discovering your own worth. I hope you're able to see what's good about 'you' enough to let the right guy in.
You know, you accidentally made me feel a bit better. Feeling that I don't have my shit together the way I'd like DOES fuck with my dating life. You having a similar fear is minorly comforting. It's a case of maybe everyone doesn't have their shit together as much as my brain convinces me they must. So thanks for that! 🙂
Yeah no problem! We all go through life at our own pace. Just don’t give up! 😁
Thanks. You hang in there too 🙂
I will 😄
Yes, I guy can avoid a woman if he's turned on by her. There's many reasons why but at the same its a good thing for the woman because it's like a compliment without us showing the affect (are weirdness) to be embarrassed in front of the woman.
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yes he can, if he's insecure. he may really like you, but run.
you know what happens to the sperm when it gets caught by the embryo right?
Would you give a bit more explanation. It's confusing what you saying here
Say you wear something nice on a certain day and he seems to avoid being around you or looking at you vs days you don’t dress up
But it just seemed so weird how he was avoiding me…
Yeah but I’m just trying to figure out why
My ultimate question was can a guy avoid u if he’s turned on
s here are some signs. I’m not totally sure. Maybe it’s nothing
I mean he is a nice friendly guy. Possible flirt energy. Maybe not with just me
But the first thing I noticed is that he’s always looking at me. Not staring but always shooting glances at me no matter where I am in the room. If he’s passing, across or if I’m just walking through the doors he’s looking and smiling.
He tries to subtly get close or stand close. Not inappropriate or sexual way… and not often. He was helping me with something. He was guiding my finger but he placed his hand gently on mine while doing so.
He was also helping other students and he looked at me while doing so. He wasn’t really looking at my work.. Or he was like “I finally get to come over to you. How are you?” And he stood close and looked at me. His “how are you?” Sounded genuine and he wasn’t talking about my work
He does look when other guys talk to me but just a quick glance.
Might be he's havin feelings for you and maybe somehow unknowingly you revert same energy back to him and thus create a bond between you and him. So everytime he takes quick glances of urs and when you dress and looked pretty that's where he didn't want to give much attention to you coz he wants to stand out between all the guys who's looking at you. And u don't see him as a creep guy. And understand his emotions.
I think this might be the case.
Well he’s a professor too
Around the same age
Yeah
He’s probably not a good guy
He’s has a girlfriend now anyway
She’s hot
maybe circumstances require her to run away
Why would he avoid you once?
Not sure
You are full of 💩
Bc you never responded or helped me out like you said
I hate men who don’t keep their word. 10 cool points lost
I’m not “set off” I’m perfectly fine. Thank you
Laugh all you want
Really.. when will I get my theory
Excuses, excuses …* yawns
40 and a college grad in 2 weeks 😎
Don’t make fun of me
Psychology 🙄
Lmfao seeee
That’s why I didn’t want to say nothing 😭
Hmmm , very interesting
Yes, If he doesn’t want his life fucked up.
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