Spot the signs: Psychology tips to decode true feelings
Sometimes we wonder if the person we've been in contact with truly likes us. By paying attention to certain behaviours, we can uncover the truth.
American psychologist Francesca Tighinean is actively building her TikTok account, where she eagerly shares the secrets of her work with fans. Recently, she decided to reveal how to recognise, through someone's behaviour, if they genuinely like us. It turns out it's simpler than it seems.
Psychologist's advice
She is followed by over 1.3 million users on TikTok, and her videos have garnered up to 24 million likes. Francesca Tighinean utilises her knowledge of psychology daily, sharing it with her audience in an accessible and clear manner. This has established her as a true guru in her field online.
Recently, she highlighted non-verbal signs our conversation partner sends us. In her opinion, these signs reveal what they truly think of us.
In one of her videos, she revealed that avoiding eye contact is one of the easiest signals to read, often sent by someone who is not particularly friendly towards us.
- This may suggest they are trying to avoid deeper connection or conversation - she stated.
If someone clenches their lips around us, it may suggest that the person is stressed or irritated. Also significant is the way our conversation partner's body is positioned. If it's facing away, that's a clear signal that they may not be interested in interaction. The expert also admitted that it's very important whether someone "shields" themselves from us with various objects.
- Placing objects, such as a bag or crossed arms, between you can symbolise a need for psychological or physical space.
According to the psychologist, it's also essential to pay attention to the facial expressions of the person you're talking to. If you don't observe many emotions on their face, it might mean they're not interested in engaging in further interaction.
Don't overlook hostility
Psychologist Josh Fraser Young, in an interview with Lad Bible, noted that there is, among other things, one more sign that can indicate another person's dislike. The specialist emphasised that one should not ignore situations where someone doesn't do much for you.
- If someone shows up for others but refuses to show up in that same way for you, they don't like you.
