What does it mean if a guy likes your profile picture?

[Anonymous]

Here's a question my friends and I are always wondering: If a guy that you don't know extremely well "likes" your profile picture on Facebook, what does this mean?

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Keep in mind: Under 18, so try to post relevant answers to that age category ahah.

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Guys, do you like random girls' profile pictures or do you have an intention behind every "like"?

[Musical546]

haha. depends on the guy and the mood. A shy, sensitive, "scaredy" guy could mean something by it or be interested... but most of the time, the guy just likes the picture haha. also depends on what kind of picture it is. I like everything that has to do with my favorite music or like outdoorsy stuff.

[Asker]

I see what you mean, and that makes sense, but... This is just a picture of my face and my upper body. I'm completely covered up too, it's not one of "those" pictures.

[Musical546]

haha. what kind of guy is he? that's what it depends on =P

[Asker]

He's a popular, really hot hockey play. Very much desired by many, so I was kinda floored when he liked the picture.

[Musical546]

haha. do you like him? =P. and he could be liking randomly, or it could be he likes your beautiful pic, or it could be he's using it as an invitation to talk or something =P. pop him a message! a simple hey =P

[Asker]

EVERYBODY likes him, he's like the hottest guy in school. & I couldn't message him, that'd be way out of line. He'd think I'm insane.

[Musical546]

why would he? hmm? is he single? if so I don't see anything wrong with it. have any classes together?

and just because everyone likes him, doesn't mean that people truly know him.

[Asker]

He's single, and we do have classes together. But we've never talked. I don't want to trick myself into thinking that he likes me, because he's so up there on the social chain and I'll totally build up my expectations.

Side note: I'm actually insane. Like, who reads into this kind of stuff? Is everyone this crazy in high school?

[Asker]

When I say "never talk", I don't really mean never. We've talked, we've been in group projects before and we've chatted at parties, but I've never texted him or messaged him or talked to him by myself.

[Musical546]

haha. then chat him up and see where it goes =P. why not? you have nothing to lose =P. and don't trick yourself, think of him as just a common joe shmoe, like you're talking to me now. who knows? I could be that guy =P haha. and yeah. just know when enough is enough in a conversation, when he doesn't want to talk.

haha. you're not insane. I did that too ^_^. and I'm a guy =P. and thank god I'm going to college next year =P. haha. just kidding.

[Asker]

Sigh. It's all so complex.

[Musical546]

haha. thing is its not =P. what's so complicated about it? why does it have to be so complicated?

[Asker]

Because he's up there. He's an untouchable. Everyone knows what's happening with him. If he gets a haircut, it's big news. Whereas I'm in the middle. I sometimes get invited to their stuff, but for the most part, I have a different friend group. We're not at the bottom of the ladder, thank goodness, but we're not at the top either.

[Musical546]

haha. I know. you explained that. I know how the system works. I've been through 4 years of high school =P. there's nothing wrong with sending him a quick, hey, what's up- and see where that goes. he's not going to do anything socially, unless he's a total a**hole, but from my impression it doesn't seem that way haha. who knows what could happen- could make a new friend, could get a nice boy for yourself, or the convo could fizzle out and die- who knows =P.

[Asker]

Maybe I will, but I have zero self esteem (evident, based on what I've said) so I can't today. But thank you for everything!

[Musical546]

you should go for it girl =P. there's no reason for you to have low self esteem haha. I'm sure you are gorgeous and awesome the way you are! best of luck there!

[aMuse]

It probably means he like the picture. If the picture is of you, then he probably thinks you are attractive, thus why he checked out your profile page to begin with.

[Asker]

Something to peg on: I had just changed my profile picture, so likely he saw it on his newsfeed. Does that change anything?

[aMuse]

I don't know... I don't really buy into the entire FaceBook thing. I always thing girls look better in person anyway. Like this one girl... I've seen a photo or two of hers and I'm like eh she looks cute. But when ever I see her in real life she light up with such an energy it's really amazing... That smile will be the death of me. lol =D

[aMuse]

*think

[Asker]

You're not very helpful, you know. But thanks anyway.

[aMuse]

Some guys might semi stalk their crushes MySpace though...

[aMuse]

lol, well maybe you are reading too much into it... Like I said, he probably thinks you are attractive, he check out your page and he liked your photo... I doubt he's glued to your site watching your every move for updates but whatever.

[Asker]

I doubt he's ever thought of me before. Anyway, the question wasn't really specifically about him. My friends joke and say that if a guy likes your profile picture, it means "he wants the date" (instead of the D, it's a little joke). So I was just kind of wondering what it means if you were to like someone's picture. The answer can be "nothing", that's what I was expecting.

[aMuse]

Generally if I check out a girls FaceBook at all by my own will then I'm curious about her... Either I think she's attractive or she seems like she has a major crush on me and I'm like who is this girl. lol I don't go suffing through girls pages and like a photo because I think it's cute or she had on a nice dress or whatever girls might like a photo for. It would be a distinct acknowledgement that "I was here", kind of like saying hi. lol

[Asker]

Good to know, thanks!

[AbeAnnis]

Sounds like he's a bit coy. He probably likes you and is afraid to make the first move.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't mean anything. It just mean that he admires your photo.

[Asker]

Are you saying that if you like a girl's profile picture, it means nothing at all?

[Konnour]

Probably it means he finds you pretty