10 Signs That I Like You

I was reading my usual female and male authored blogs whilst researching how to tell if someone has taken an interest in you. This is usually during the dating stage where you don't want to come across too keen but at the same time you don't want to look like you're not interested either. I found myself thinking that I didn't do any of the signs that they were suggesting. Things like playing with your hair, giggling a lot (maybe I do that one) and a thing called the "boob bounce" what? So I thought to myself "what do I do when I'm dating a guy and I like them?" I realised that my signs and gestures solidified that I really am wonderfully weird.

1. I make an effort when I'm seeing you
Anyone and everyone that knows me knows that my make up is reserved for special occasions only. This also applies to keeping my legs silky smooth. I know I'm not the only one out here who sports hairy legs when its winter and there aren't any love interests! Stop it! So if you are dating me and notice that I got that flawless face on, Johnson & Johnson's baby-smooth-skin-looking-like-butter-milk every time I see you; I like you because normally, shoot, ain't nobody got time for that!

2. I make fun of you
Some people give compliments, others do the thigh/arm stroke but me? No, no, no, I tease you. I know it's childish but I can't help it. If I like you, I am going to make fun of you. It's my way of finding out if you take yourself seriously or if you're able to laugh at yourself. If you never reciprocate however it's probably not going to work because it won't be you, it's me. I like banter but I hate the word. Eurgh!

3. I make time for you
Did a SWOT analysis on myself and came to realise that one of my weaknesses is that I'm lazy. I like being in my comfort zone. I like being at home. I enjoy my own company doing nada! If I am giving up catching up on my TV shows by choosing to go out and spending time with you, get in there son! Therefore if you ask me out on a date and I agree to go out with you on more than one occasion, I might actually like you because unlike other girls who go out with guys because they're bored or for a free meal, I go home to have a good time. I love my sofa and there's no place like home!

4. I speak to you on the phone
Nowadays people don't really talk on the phone which is why I am always wondering why I pay so much for my unlimited minutes when I don't even talk to anyone. I get startled when people call me, worried even because I'm so used to texting. I normally talk on the phone when I'm on my way home and in need of company because I won't be in the mood to listen to music. If you call me while I'm at home and I have a conversation with you that lasts longer than 10 minutes or don't ignore your call because I cant be bothered to talk, well you just hit the jackpot.

5. I blog about you
Ok, this is going to make sound like a stalker isn't it? Let me explain. When you like someone you can't stop talking about them right? So, in order to save my girlfriends the ear ache I would rather write about them. What do you think "Men Ain't That Bad" was about?

6. I google the things you like
When I'm dating someone I will research the stuff you like so I can get to know what you like better.

7. I share my food with you
If you're a foodie you'll understand. You know when you go out and someone asks what you're having. Then they say they'll get the other thing so you can both share... *blank stare* I don't do that. I would rather buy you the same thing so you can have your portion of the food before I share my food with you. If you want to share my food then let me know before I order so that I can order a large or two portions because you'll be cutting into my portion. So if you find that I am sharing my food with you, even offering a taste I must like you because that doesn't happen. No. Get your own.

8. I lose my appetite around you
Them damn butterflies just don't know when to behave do they? Now, I'm sitting there looking like a damn salad girl because I just lost my appetite. I'm looking at my food and thinking I want to eat you so bad but I can't. The food literally won't go down. Not only do I look like one of those girls who don't eat on dates, I'm wasting food and money. *sigh*

9. Ego stroke
So, you say you like burping the alphabet. I'm going to ask you to burp the alphabet for me and when you're finished tell you that you are so good and we should get you in the book of Guinness World Records because you're so good at that and I have never heard anything that sounds so amazing. It's not just women that like compliments, I've been paying attention, see.

10. It ain't tricking if you got it
I have tried to change this about me and think like how other women think but I can't. Take me as I am. I believe in equality. I do not go around screaming men should pay for dates, I want to be wooed by being taken to the Shard yada yada yada and then turn around and say we want equality! You're a hypocrite. I do not place different rules for when it suits me therefore if I like a guy I will ask him out on a date (not the first date though, I don't like rejection) but after the first date and I can see that we are getting on well; the calls and texts are coming, I'm still losing my appetite around you and I just finished blogging about you I'm going to ask you out. What's the big freaking deal?! You're gonna have to start spending on him at some point anyway!