11 You can’t stop staring at them.
If you find yourself constantly trying to get a glimpse of someone, it’s possible that your eyes are fixating on that person because you’re falling in love with them. We as human beings are naturally drawn to things that enthrall us, and eye contact is one of the most intimate acts there is.
12 You overanalyze everything they say to you.
You show up to a brunch with friends, and that person smiles and says hi. Among platonic friends, this wouldn’t even get a second thought, but to someone in love, every little detail warrants stressful overthinking.
Is that something they say to everyone, or were they flirting? You only care because you secretly want it to be the latter. And if overthinking is something you’re overly familiar with, use these 12 Genius Tricks for Turning Anxiety into Excitement.
13 You feel protective over them.
If they’re just a friend, you’re interest in their romantic life only goes so far. And let’s be honest: The only reason you’d ever be overly invested in the dating life of someone other than your partner is because you secretly wish that person was dating you.
14 Your mood changes around them.
Just being around someone you love is enough to turn a frown upside down. And if you find that spending time with someone other than your partner and your close pals brings you greater joy, it’s more than likely that your feelings for this person are more than friendly.
15 And you miss them when they’re MIA.
Of course you don’t admit you miss them out loud—that would make your spouse way too suspicious—but you still feel like something’s missing whenever they’re not around for long periods of time. And when you’re finally reunited after weeks of separation, your heart feels whole once again… Even though your significant other has been with you the entire time.
