How to Tell If Someone Likes You: 12 Signs a Guy/Girl Likes You More Than a Friend

How can you tell if a guy or girl secretly likes you more than a friend? While the Bible tells Christians not to judge the inner thoughts of another person, we are allowed to try and read social cues. Here are 12 signs that may mean someone likes you plus 3 signs that don't mean someone likes you.
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[@BrandonViani]

Friendly reminder: With God there are no coincidences.

[@madisonmclendon7191]

AMEN BROTHAAAAA

[@vitomant8568]

Brandon Viani I will pray for you Jesus loves you and I hope your doing good!

[@sterbprepper4798]

Co wink a dinks

[@hopedejesus1004]

That"s true Bro.!

[@Vi3ver1]

Amen. Have experienced this.

[@jazminRodiguez78]

my opinion is to secretly pray and wait in God. I'm sure God will let you feel in the spirit if the person is right for you...

[@sunny_gamer_yt9209]

Tq

[@AllthingsNadia]

Amen!

[@dianagamez76]

Amen!🙏❤

[@justy8903]

Jazmin, I did the same since 20 years and remained bachelor

[@sadraolaedo4733]

Perfect

[@dizonjinrim2012]

Some people are just too friendly and can send wrong signal to lots of girls. :-)

[@DeogratiusJrMichael]

Definitely.... That's so me

[@SonGoku-yf2mx]

Me till I watched this video

[@amaryllisbrooke8098]

And boys

[@hmartube4619]

That me

[@coolstoriesbroo]

Myra Coveney Yess this guy was sooo nice to me. He would always help me out at work and flirt, I think he was flirting. We would always make eye contact and then I later find out he had a gf and even a kid. 😢

[@shondalebrey3787]

my life is full of emptiness pray for me

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Shondale Brey just prayed for you and this vid may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZXHpmOba8yBp7s

[@DeymarEsco808]

Hey bro if you have Jesus your not empty your just not rejoicing in the cruifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ! I reccomend you that. We dont live by feelings that are not in the Lord

[@yuhz1m1]

Hi Shondale, I just prayed for you too. {{{hug}}}

[@shondalebrey3787]

+yuhz1m1 thanks and God bless you

[@trinitytyson3485]

Shondale Brey I'm going to pray for you

[@Vi3ver1]

One word gals and gents: DISCERNMENT. So pray for wisdom and discernment. Ask a specific sign from God and of that guy or girl has it, you know he or she is God sent for you.

[@godismysolidrock7317]

Amen Amen and Amen!💗

[@nexusn568]

Lord please 🙏 give me a sign ....

[@genesisshollins9326]

Kishma Ryan You have a testimony that touched me. I think he’s preparing me for something big as a teen it’s hard to believe. But he IS PERFECT, I need to solidify our relationship. So I can live in the will of Yah

[@valorandstrength2829]

Very wise 👍

[@aitauaokesene5208]

Amen

[@Kareena1988]

1. He treats you differently than he treats other girls 2. Invites you to a social event, wants to be with you 3. Ends up sitting by you..stand next to you 4. Compliments you 5. social media likes 6. He is concerned when you speak with another guy 7. Rearranges his schedule to be around you 8. Acts awkward around you 9. They talk to you more 10. Other people make comments about our attraction 11. Help you out with something 12. Sticks up for you, even if u arent around. False signs: 1. Eye contact 2. Voice of God and illusion of this man being your mate 3. Not randomnly running into the guy on the street=coincidence.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

👍

[@philipreisler3323]

You forgot the step where the girl picks the bad boy over the guy who went through so much trouble and all those steps only to be crushed... good list though you would think this would apply unfortunately everything is always easier said than done

[@living9377]

Thanks you saved me time and bandwidth

[@acharich]

😏😏😏😏😏

[@dakotastorms1255]

@SB169885 everything you mentioned happened to my married friend, her co-worker did everything you mentioned knowing my friend was married and convinced her to have an affair then he turned around and married someone else. So does that mea. He liked my friend or was dedicated in corrupting her?

[@mihaelanegoita5700]

1. The man treat you differently 2. Invites you somewhere 3. He is seating by you 4. He compliments you 5. He is engaging in social media with you He gives extra attention to you 6. He looks concerned when talking to another man 7. He rearranges his schedule for you 8. Acts bizarre 9. Talk to you more 10. Other people notice the chemistry 11. Eager to show their affection and help you 12. He sticks out for you

[@maryjean-vb8bm]

Thank you very much.

[@NN-zk2qs]

Thank you!

[@Double_Edged_Sword62]

I am woman, but after look at these signs which are exactly I did. I think I can tell I like him🤣🤣🤣🥲

[@crazyleaf257]

Ironically, girls find it easier to talk to you guys they do not like. So it’s very opposite. Also we are compassionate and want to encourage the underdog. Which like you said makes them think we like them.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Those are great points! Thanks for that insight :)

[@crazyleaf257]

Chantel Waters 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@MrsAlmightyKey]

OHMYGAWD if you're not preaching right now. It is TREMENDOUSLY easier to talk to guys that we're not attracted to and/or like. Why that is I will never know lol

[@yourdaddyonceler1239]

I do that to anyone I like. I never talk to people I don't like. When my intuition feels uncomfortable around someone, I won't talk. Even if they are Extroverts. There are certain people, I only open to. But you could be partially right.

[@egwurita5432]

@Rachel, you're absolutely correct.

[@maridelordaneza9817]

That feeling, when you realized that your actually doing the 12 signs he gave.. 😂

[@christinae.33]

omg saaame!!

[@acharich]

😅😂

[@jazzugno9581]

Lol I can feel you I used to do that but thank God for enlightening me😆😂

[@jaydenskye5387]

Snap- I just realized it too

[@moviekris0426]

lol the “apparently I’ve been really obvious and I haven’t gotten any signs from him” moment 😅

[@41A2E]

The one about being awkward is true. At work the girls I had no interest in I found very easy to talk to, but then the one I really liked, every time she'd ask me something I had a brain error and I couldn't speak for about 5 seconds. I think the feeling may have been mutual, however I was so unprepared for somebody to actually like me back that I never reciprocated her gestures and probably screwed myself by doing so, as she doesn't approach as much anymore probably because all her previous attempts seemed to be in vain from her perspective.

[@debraharrington9132]

Plus I have to get right with God frist

[@thekingguerra]

GOD MAKES US RIGHT JUST GO TO JESUS CHRIST

[@YoxxSHIxx]

Amen I feel the same

[@thenotitfactor4871]

I've had a lot of guys think I like them more than a friend just because I spoke to them, or was nice to them. It's actually really annoying because I've had some of those guys ask me out on dates only to act like a wounded animal, and or get angry at me when i said no. Some of these guys are so not my type in any way shape or form, but somehow got it stuck in their heads because I smiled and said hi it must mean I'm the "one". I can talk to a dude and it doesn't mean I want him like that it means I'm a human interacting with another human and im being nice because i'm nice to everyone, even animals. In my experience any guy that is truly interested will value you, not just compliment you but show you that he values you that has nothing to do with money, looks, or success.

[@thenotitfactor4871]

Blockmining oh gosh darnit you're right I'm sorry I'll walk woth my head and eyes to yhe ground and not look at anyone or say hello to anyone unless it's a chick. Dude u don't know me or my situation you're a Christian don't judge. Some chrisitan men still don't get it i guess.

[@thenotitfactor4871]

I think robust debates can be healthy but, you aren't debating you are making value judgements hence the sarcastic reply. None of what u have described is anywhere near what i have experienced, and none of you assumptions about what I have or have not done, and implications of my character are true.

[@thenotitfactor4871]

Bye Felicia!

[@jamilabrownie]

How is being friendly, flirting? Smh. I didn’t see that anywhere in the Bible. The op was simply displaying the gifts of the spirit, if you or any other guy interpret there to be some romantic motive and get disappointed when you’re proven wrong, then that seems like a personal problem.

[@Adele1024]

Yeah, I don’t know how to even interact with men most of the time because I’m usually thinking too much about trying to be friendly without seeming like I’m flirting. Sometimes people take a bit of kindness as a sign of romantic interest (I’ve made that mistake before as well).

[@princessmandy1757]

God told me that my husband was my soul mate and that it will never work out with anyone else but him. And we have been happily married for 9 years.

[@lantanarh]

When God told Abraham he will be the father of nations, he situation did not match his reality. So yes God's voice can and often over rules your current reality

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Lanti Usman but that actually happened, the promise was fulfilled in reality. I didn't say "Gods voice" I said "the voice in your head. that's my point, if God said it, it will eventually happen. If it never happens God never said it

[@lusciousphilippa]

Lanti Usman would you suggest just seeking God's face instead of looking for signs? I can recall a couple I knew who hated each other before they fell in love and married 🙂

[@GodskidUr1]

Lanti Usman amen

[@Supersexywexy1]

Lanti Usman true but I've known people who believe God told them to marry every guy they've met. God is usually very clear on his instructions.

[@slbellue6874]

Lanti Usman Thank you so much for the reminder. GOD showed me the man I am to love (I was extremely resistant to GOD's choice & HE didn't give me feelings about it. HE showed me in a way that I could not deny that it was HIM). We dated for a while, but he left the relationship. The LORD stripped me to nothing & is rebuilding me the way HE wants. I believe the LORD is also making changes in him now that we've gone our separate ways. I know these changes in me will make me into the woman my ex deserves cuz I wasn't. He wasn't for me either, but that is also what I have prayed for as long as I prayed to be the woman he deserves. If you would do me the honor, I would love it if you would pray for our successful GODLY reconciliation. GOD Bless you Lanti Usman.

[@austinp1998]

I definitely agree that someone can just be really nice and it gets confused as they like someone. That’s how I am. I am nice to any girl I meet so that’s not a sign that I like them.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless

[@valorandstrength2829]

Same!

[@ladyofprosescript77]

Hmm. . .I've always heard that true love is true friendship on fire.

[@stjjnr980]

@@keithsantana145 💀🔫

[@crystaldawn6963]

Never have heard this one before but very different perspective for me.

[@Summerbunny15]

I don't quite agree with the one on eye contact (not meaning anything)...It depends on the situation and the way eye contact is made...for example a person can signal to a love interest by looking in their direction just a little longer than they should, then looking away, then repeating again a little while later-I know I've done this (quite unconsciously) with someone I've liked before, and they've caught on!

[@cuttlefishagain]

I agree. Like. what if he IS definitely staring at you (not just into a huge crowd lol)

[@stevehicks399]

Best advice is don't play games. You don't have to be too forward, but it's ok to let them know you like them.

[@l.patrick3155]

Practical, honest & straight to the point! Mark, your videos are turning into a 'daily view' for me, no joke!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

L. Patrick woo, yes! Glad to hear it :) All glory to God, have a good one

[@kellyjansko8149]

Straight to comment section cause you have no patience listening.

[@user-my2eo9lo1y]

Eye contact is not when someone is on stage looking at ppl in the crowd. It's not just looking at someone...you must consider the environment and the way you look at someone

[@bethanyannsimpson5861]

Interesting one with eye contact. I've had conversations with guys where they've said that they will actively make eye contact with girls that they like more than they will a girl they're not interested in. I think to them it showed their interest more, eye contact does tend to show people that you're engaged and interested in what they're saying, attentive to it. Or if it's eye contact across a room then perhaps the reason you keep catching their eye is because they're looking at you as much as you're looking at them. I agree it's one that shouldn't be taken as a definite "he looked at me and so he loves me" kind of sign but I don't think it's always not an indicator, if that makes sense...

[@ionicplatypus8]

Bethany Ann Turner true

[@acharich]

💯💯💯

[@poorhai9321]

This is true

[@cuttlefishagain]

I agree with you. If you happen to lock eyes once or twice, maybe it's a coincidence. But if it keeps happening... lol

[@mightyobserver12]

Long stares and eye contact... sighs. I thought we have something. 3. Happened twice. Okay. Bye!

[@terranova3655]

Im content with being alone. If I’m meant for someone, then great but I’m not expecting anything. Our father is isolating me for a reason so I need to focus and stay away from the jezebel spirit

[@mmneander1316]

Wow, I'm impressed. You are blessed.

[@christinamitrovich7554]

Yes generally these are good signs. Players also use these signs too.

[@rosem.3533]

Great advice Mark! These definitely should be followed by both girls and guys. One of the things I've had to be careful is who I smile at or who I am friendly with because it can be misunderstood-when naturally one is nice, smiles at everyone and give eye contact this can cause issues, even at work. I sympathize with your friend's dilema. I, as a girl, make it a rule to not assume unless I get verbal confirmation from the guy that he is interested, i.e., he asked me out, he told me he does likes me, etc. Even then my mom taught me to pray for confirmation, and it works very well! Awesome video! Thank you Mark! ☺

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

thanks for sharing, great advice Rose :)

[@l.patrick3155]

Rose Morales Yes, praying for confirmation & direction really is best, & does work. That's how I live my life now, & it makes things so much easier. Good to know I'm not the only one doing this!

[@GraceUponGraceProductions]

Great advice! Thanks for sharing!!

[@JAchica11]

Good content. However I'm 34 this year and no one has been doing any of these things in my presence. I know I'm not called to singleness, so I'll just wait on God.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I just wrote this article you may find interesting applygodsword.com/christian-dating-advice-for-older-adults/

[@lusciousphilippa]

JAchica11 Watch Pastor Michael Todd Damaged Goods and Relationship Goals. You will be blessed! Don't give up! I am divorced 2 years and 35. I still know God has my back!

[@georgina4874]

😚😚😚 special prayers for you in Jesus' name.

[@lorettaagustin2970]

JAchica11 Ahhh... I feel ya brother. My friends in church always encourage me to embrace my Singleness & that’s what I’m doing. God’s timing is perfect. 😇🙏🏻

[@traystephens5792]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger What about dating someone a bit younger such as a 34 year old dating a 22 year old but both seem to be on the same maturity level.

[@calebhomweg2g851]

Could someone pray for me that I find her, much appreciated , God bless you all

[@mayalmario2915]

Sky Walker 🙏🙏🙏 seek God first and that’s how you will find her

[@yailinayala4341]

You have to pray , spirtual warfare

[@chrismugleston8625]

God revealed my soulmate to me a week after I met her. I wasnt even attracted to her until He told me that and then I fought it for 2 months while He slowly confirmed it. EDIT: please read the comments.

[@prophetessmarie9742]

Wow

[@chrismugleston8625]

Marie Bligen Now merely the thought of even holding her hand sets my soul alight with warmth and love and fulfillment. Just have to wait on His time now.

[@prophetessmarie9742]

@@chrismugleston8625 God bless you and your wife my brother! That's amazing! To God be the glory 🙌🏾🙏🏾🤲🏾

[@chrismugleston8625]

Marie Bligen Amen

[@roseberrybushasmr1299]

Same same same! I wasn’t even attracted to them until God unblinded me AMEN

[@zz-t8109]

If a guy does not come up to you and asks you for a date it is utterly irrelevant whether he likes you or not! Full stop.

[@aginanasi]

Agreed , who has time for this?

[@migdaliamojica7123]

Amen, I like the tips of how to know if a man likes you cause it comes from a man itself.😀 Now speaking about waiting on God for a spouse and how to go about it. Your right it doesn't matter how you meet this person. What matter is that you do things in a way to great God. What that means is you don't stop being a Christian just because you met this person and then change back when you are not around this person.That is not pleasing to God. Or start changing with God just because you met this person. Believe me if this person is not for you. God would take him or her out of your ways. Just get to know each others and trust God that if it's in his plans things would fall in place. No matter how much you have to try don't give up cause God doesn't give up on us. God bless you📙

[@ImWORTHITINC]

LOVE your talks so far, Pastor! TY! I LOVE your website too! Thank you for all your loving guidance! God blessed you with WISDOM!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks for the encouragement and God bless you too!

[@bambijenkins4526]

When getting to know someone. It’s better to establish a friendship before dating. Get to know the person first and see where it goes. Also find out if the person has a solid relationship with “GOD” you can learn a lot about a person in within 10 minutes of a conversation. 🙏

[@klarencesarabiapolintan5637]

OMG! I got 9 signs from my guy bestfriend... And we’re both studying in a Bible School...

[@sarag6792]

as a former bible school student(3 yrs) I advice you to be cautious. This is an amazing opportunity for you to seek God deeply and you will probably never have such an opportunity again to just focus on yourself and your relationship God. For sure bible college students often marry, but remember if it is from God this person will still be there for you when your studies are finished!! Often the enemy will try and stir feelings and your attention on the wrong people to distract you from recieving Gods best during that time. Also remember that in bible school everyone needs a bit of time before you see their true selves, as God is working on their hearts bringing the bad stuff out, so don't allow your thoughts to run too far ahead.. Take care xx

[@AreelKarunungan]

Thanks for the confirmation of the misconceptions!!! I needed that! Been distracted with thoughts of the " impression of my future husband" now I know that it's just my own voice/ feelings!!!!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was helpful to you :)

[@isaacwerk2630]

I like your teaching style bro!! Keep it up 🙏🏼

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks for the encouragement! Glad AGW is being used by God to help out, God bless!

[@misswogdaily2344]

All of these women who think that a man on stage worshipping is looking at them are crazy in the mind😂😂😂 oh goodness 🤣🤣🤣

[@yolamarj7210]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@abnerjohnjayme4282]

😂😂😂😂

[@GroBom78]

😂😂😂

[@carterbusby239]

😂😂😂

[@yomaadugbo2152]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@tesspulido]

I laughed when Mark said I reached the bonus round. Hihi. God bless, Paul, Bethany and everyone!

[@shiny2423]

Haha haha One time there was a pretty girl at my church that five different guys were positive God told them She was for them!

[@jessiel102]

S Cassi awe 😅

[@KingdomPersonalties]

9:55 like my good ol’ boy Sam would say: “I can fix that”

[@andytheindividual3862]

Bruh 😂😂😂😂

[@Tracey..H]

I'm deeply lonely and confused pls pray. Ty

[@tgm1863]

Praying for you. You are seen. You are known and you are LOVED.

[@jennyapon]

Tracey H how are you doing?

[@jessealvarez779]

It is done!

[@thespotlight7908]

Amen I was one minute in and I already wanted to hit that bell I'm loving it!!!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen! So glad you are enjoying AGW :)

[@fredseitz8403]

But, if you truly keep randomly running into someone in different places where neither of you might have had prior knowledge of the other’s plans, this may be a good sign that God is saying, “Hellooooo .... I keep bumping you guys into each other for a reason”.

[@janellestoermer5479]

I'm happily married, but would have enjoyed a video like this when I was single (that was mostly before KZbin and social media). Really good points.

[@EBUNNY2012]

Just ask them out! Yes or no. If no, then move on. Nuff' said.

[@johneddiecox741]

Great video, and definitely some useful tips.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Eddie Cox Glad it was helpful! God bless :)

[@elenazumzi4640]

Thank you for this video , it was really nice to watch - all the signs are a good help ! God bless ~ ♡.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

👍

[@omni_bless0001]

*Love your videos, you bring a lot of very interesting facts. and on more thing............. subscribed*

[@florie7705]

How do we know if he stands up for us, if we're not there? 😅

[@Marcusmarcb0tI]

I would assume through here say, or word of mouth directly. I don't know. You could check security cameras if you're really desperate. LOL

[@acharich]

🤣 word may get back eventually..

[@anarvaez6062]

I love that you have common sense and provide so much disclosure

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad you are enjoying the content!

[@florie7705]

I love that you give examples. 😆

[@mariax3049]

...sounds like he describes Narcissists. - I learned the hard way to always trust my Godgiven gut feeling.

[@hekendearman9300]

I’m divorced twice having been married the first time for seven years and the second time for 32 years. Both my husbands claimed to be Christian but were serial cheaters. Obviously I am not a 30 something woman. I am having an extremely hard time meeting a Christian man in my age group who will put God first and lead me with a strong hand as in the song by Sanctus Real. Could you please do some videos for the 55 plus population of men and women that love being married but want to finally experience a true Christian marriage? Thank you.

[@imanolunangst6564]

Mrs. go to an Apostolic Pentecostal church. And go get filled with the Holy Ghost and get baptized in Jesus name. And God will bring you the one.

[@sammig.8286]

That eye contact one is funny, because I used to (and probably still do) stare off into space when I'm just sitting around thinking about something. So in science class I sat at one table and a guy sat at a table across the way facing me, and he got really uncomfortable and weirded out because he thought I was staring at him. Then, I saw him waving his hand and making weird facial expressions trying to say, "Why are you staring at me," but without using words, since we were in class, and I didn't even notice until he had been doing it for awhile. Then I looked at him like, "What's your problem, can't I just look straight ahead without you thinking I like you?" That was awkward, and annoying. It didn't just happen once, either; he continuously thought I was looking at him and even approached me about it, and didn't seem to believe me when I told him I was just spacing out and he happened to be sitting directly in front of my line of view.

[@georgina4874]

😂😂

[@Protactiny]

Hahahha. This is true

[@love_reka_777]

🤣😂

[@caitlinjoy6332]

Thanks for sharing! This generation needs more relationship advice from a godly perspective 🙌🏻

[@victoriafernandez3461]

Amen! Also Godly* to be more respectful

[@kimberlyjoyvillarosa2399]

Oh my gosh this is so real... the signs apply to me as well when i actually like a guy... 😂😅 but i also realized the very poor probability of the guy i like liking me back 🤣 waaaah it’s all in my head... thank you Bro for this video... it is awakening 😃

[@ladyofprosescript77]

These videos are truly a blessing. Praise the Lord! =]

[@MelB868]

The night before last I had a dream about my grandmother God said she is suffering I'm going to bring her home and she won't suffer any longer. My grandmother died today.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Melanie Barksdale so glad the Lord is present to comfort you and your family in your time of loss

[@k.t.5864]

I pray God will comfort you in this moment of loss in Jesus Name Amen!

[@MelB868]

Ken T. Thanks

[@alicesbeloved]

I pray for you in your loss.

[@catherinefasoro8774]

Wowww that is amazing.

[@ArleneRegos]

How on earth would we know how he treats other girls IF WE ARE NOT friends with him?

[@epapa217]

Friendship before relationship is the best because it creates a stable ground of trust & comfort

[@chriswalker7363]

It’s cause u keep him as a friend when he wants more

[@alexalexftw]

@@epapa217 believe me every guy who heard lets be just friends felt a stabbing in the chest , worst turn off ever 😁

[@cathybaldry7822]

Then you are not around him enough to know him.

[@The4Tifier]

@@epapa217 Wait if you're attracted to one another then why are you being "just friends" when it's obvious you both want more than that from one another? Dating and friendship are practically the same thing except with dating you're building a relationship with romance and even marriage in mind. In frienship there is no room for romance, so you're only doing each other wrong when you're not allowing a space for you two to actually be yourselves.

[@ally9168]

I’m a girl and I think it’s kinda cute when guys are slightly awkward. And I mean when he’s kinda shy when he talks to me. Also, my first ever crush crush was in the 9th grade and this guy was so sweet and cute in my art class. He would joke with me all the time and we just talked and I really thought he liked me. Well, there was another girl in that class and I noticed that he started to treat her the same way and I was an emotional mess when I came to class and he was gushing over her. I remember one day she told me she liked him too and I was so crushed. I just left it alone and I would see them even semesters later walking around school together and talking. I honestly do not see myself ever chasing the guy. I could see myself having a boldness and just being myself and having a conversation with a guy one day but idk. Anyway, here recently it sort of seems like a desire has arose in me to watch and think about meeting my future husband. Idk, it’s weird and I kinda thought I wouldn’t ever get married or else it just would happen way later but I’ve been seeking God more and this feeling just is weird lol. I’m going to continue to pray about it.

[@Malmi2002]

So then what happened to your crush dear

[@sunset604]

Practical, Honest and it really works in circumstances.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

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[@dreamwishergirl]

I have a sad but now funny story to share: This past year I liked someone at my church, and then started to notice he would talk to me, invite me places, call and text me if I was going to such-and-such event, like my stuff on social media, and act awkward around me, and the fact that he was treating me differently meant that he liked me too. Well turns out he didn't. he found out through a mutual friend how I felt about him, and he messaged me saying he just wanted to be friends and "had to be clear about it" and didn't wanna be nothing more. Ouch. And, found out after that he would call other people too and invite other people places too and that he was just a friendly guy lol. EDIT: might be relevant or not but this guy is a lead pastor at my church single and I am a leader too.

[@loseweightwithmealplanning]

Lulu Love this is how a guy should do it and not leave the girl wondering does he doesn’t he? I commend a man of God who does this from the get go

[@dreamwishergirl]

i agree. I was hurt and embarrassed for a while (this happened last December) but now that time has passed, our relationship isn't the same like it was, but it's not as awkward as it used to be. I think I'm finally letting go and moving on and excepting we will never be, though I thought God was leading me to him.

[@dreamwishergirl]

An update to this story: I have NO feelings for him now, and he’s getting married to a girl 9 years younger than him. People in our church speculated their relationship when she was 19, and he was 27. God really protected me!

[@Jeweliedear]

Awww ❤ i like hearing how other people made comments about you both when you were friends.

[@courtneyblythe7268]

LOL.... I'm not sure if this video was supposed to make me laugh but it did... I agree with all of these and the way you described them was funny, informative and caring. Thanks for always allowing God to use you even in these types of videos. God bless.

[@somegamerkid2619]

1 3 4 9 10 and 12. I think she likes me.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Nice :)

[@sophykitagawa7667]

I'm still continue pray to God that God give me a husband in his time 🙏

[@nd8610]

AGW: Thank you for the video. I appreciate it. This is the first time I've seen any one of your videos. I like the fact that you come across very well. It's really good that you take time to explain things because I know all too well that sometimes we get confused or distracted and it cannot hurt that you want to make sure we are all on the same page. N D from CT.

[@valorandstrength2829]

This was a really enlightening topic! Thank you!

[@BiblicalWomenHaveAVoice]

I'm still not sure about some of these. I had a "friend" in the church that would pay my bills, always seek me out in crowds. Other people started asking what's up with us, because they saw some kind of chemistry. With all that he didn't like me in a more of relationship kind of way. And no we didn't have relations. It still boggles my mind.

[@MONKEYSCHANNEL327]

God used him to bless you, sometimes that's all there is to it.

[@m.n.d5949]

Great thanks. Stay blessed man.

[@craicmila3688]

This is reliable cause I guess Danny Zuko is talking from his experiences.

[@krista9585]

I have watched a few of these types of videos and usually they are either from a secular perspective and don’t really apply to my life or they are from a “Christian” perspective and a complete joke. This was actually so solid and I really appreciate your insight! I almost didn’t click on the video because most of the videos I’ve seen of “Christian” men giving advice come across very immature, arrogant, or egotistical. But you seem like such a humble, solid guy. Thank you for sharing this and your other videos! I’m watching a bunch of them now haha

[@tessalogan586]

What a breath of fresh air!

[@MrMopeake]

That’s funny how you mentioned that eye contact because I experience that a few years ago at my church. It was this girl that used to stare at me quite often and I did as well. Finally I got the courage up to say something to her one day only to be told I’m in a complicated relationship situation.

[@fbzzzy]

Maurice Braxton Lol, Awkward.

[@nofybn7794]

That doesn't mean she doesn't like you, it just means there's an ex or a bf but it's complicated. They can't get out, they have feelings for them. You didn't have to give up. You could have asked her more and talked and then see if that was it.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Maurice Braxton, :) yeah eye contact is a common misread in my opinion

[@icp7287]

Eye contact and being "eye banged" are very different..an eyebrow gets arched and lasts for more than 10 seconds its flirting...they say holding intense eye contact for 10 seconds or more means one of 2 things...they want to fcuk or fight you....simple phycology.

[@YRTEverything]

Eye contact can mean a number of things. She might just think your cute but not sexually attractive, for one.

[@jasondevalle007]

There is no such thing as Luck. God determines the times and places in which we live and he is always in control. Well said previous commentor!!!

[@brooklynroyale7736]

THANK YOU KINDLY FOR SHARING! ❤❤❤

[@AimeeMontgomeryonline]

See this is why I cant stand men in church. Like just ask a girl out. There is no such thing as “the one” there is only choice. Just be confident and you dont need signs 😂

[@misspriss2482]

Amen, sister. So many Christian men seem to want to sit back and observe you until they're sure that you're wife material (the Virgin Mary, the Proverbs 31 woman, and Mother Theresa combined) or hear a voice from God saying that you're the one. However, how do they plan to get to know you without spending time with you? It doesn't have to be an intense date. Just invite the girl to hang out sometime. If nothing else, arrange group hangouts, make sure that she's invited, make sure that you sit next to her, and strike up a conversation. Problem solved. :) Also, by watching this video, I'm realizing that my guy friend that I'm crushing on is exhibiting most of these signs. Gulp!

[@castherwildnote]

I agree with you Aimee. Whether he condones the practices or not -- this kind of video will encourage the women to just, super read into things. The advice should be.. women, keep going on in your life. Men -- man up and ask her out. I just feel this is kinda secular.

[@ariawoods9146]

Not all Christian men are like this jeez...

[@junieomadoye6308]

Christian guys are just wimps! They don't have the guts to ask a girl out. Makes no sense to me whatsoever. Also Christian guys mislead girls with their pretend 'niceness' that's why so many Christian girls are single.

[@mattathiasmacabees6416]

Aimee Montgomery but we dont want to hook up with a new age slag that drags us down to hell and the pit of poverty...

[@GodskidUr1]

Listening 😇

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

👍

[@heathertaylor6315]

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh... and we are supposed to judge righteous judgenent

[@jillwylie6767]

Some people are too determined to get their own way. Whether you have feelings for them or not.

[@romyhermans5724]

The boy I like makes really clear that he protects me. When we are starting to argue, he says he'll protect me. Is this an obvious sign??

[@janessatosh6460]

Great video

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Janessa Tosh, thanks and God bless :)

[@KellyK387]

He knew I had plans this weekend and texted me to come hang out with his friends and when I said I had plans he got sad so I changed my plans and we had an awesome time. Lately he’s been making more effort to hang out. But we’re not official yet

[@phil1v21]

"Only God knows the heart" Just gonna wait for words to be said. Has kept me single but I hate guessing and last time I made a move I chose someone who was far from the Christian name he claimed

[@iloveyourgyatttt]

I know when I guy fancies me because they become nervous 😂😂 and I find it hilarious!!

[@shirleyboonzajer9289]

Yes Mark, you have received the Holy Spirit and are gifted and qualified to teach the masses about Marriage. Praise the Lord!

[@kingwolford515]

I have a big heart I'm also pretty well into pastoral ideas and also relationship advisor (but I've never been in a relationship which is kind of fun at times) I can be " a player", "a friend" or "a good friend" you can choose ofcourse ^^ but honestly I just have a big heart and treat everyone the same. I honest to God try everything possible to not be known as a "player" (trust me, I hope... ) I'm very social and very selfless so theres that lol anyway! Thanks for the tips Mark ^^

[@t-squared6406]

When I was younger,I found a few that secretly liked me,but they were too young,now I have a wider age range and can't find anyone!

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

I recently started an LDR with someone I had met the first time over 8 years ago. Here's the interesting story, which I'd like to share to see what you guys think. We met in my 8th year of school (I was 13, she was 11). I had gone to that school because I'd had enough of all that fucking bullying, which nearly got me to commit suicide if it wasn't for Jesus! Anyway, emotionally I just wasn't ready for a relationship and after 2 weeks we broke up. But we remained friends. The next year I went to high school, while she stayed at her school for another year. I thought that would be the end of it, that I'd never see her again. But somehow, she ends up at the exact same high school! We did not pick up the dating relationship though, I just did not feel right about that. But we caught up a few times, had some normal chats, ya know. Basic friendship stuff. 6 years later, I moved to a country on the opposite side of the World. There I thought it would be the end of our friendship also, because she hadn't come to my farewell 18th birthday party. No big issue, and I thought she was just being odd. So I dropped our friendship fairly easily. But then, even at the start of this year, we got talking on Facebook a lot more than I thought at first. I also started picking up signs that she might be liking me. She sent me a letter, old-school via post, with pictures and kind comments from my best mates at high school - herself included, with a poem, a thank-you, and drawings. That's when I began to think she might like me more than I thought. So I began praying over it a lot! And I found courage to talk to her about it. And she was very honest about her feelings. When she asked me if I had feelings for her, I said there were a number of things I like about her, but that an uncertain LDR would not be worth it. Then there came a 3 week prayer event from our Church, to pray over our city. As I was fasting from computer stuff - which includes Facebook and thus talking with that girl - I had not only some amazing prayer moments about our city, but also between me and this girl. God really showed me her character in a whole new perspective. I always saw her as dubious, wasn't sure what she was like; I had been through untrue relationships briefly in the past, which hurt me a lot and made me far more cautious. But after the continuous dreams I've had after praying and praying, I began to wonder if there was more to this. I asked God, and I kept getting the same answer. That this girl is genuine, and seeking after God like I do. She feels like travelling the world, to help others (missionary comes to mind). We like a lot of the same things - drawing, music, cooking, sports, and most importantly Jesus! Even after having realized all this I kept praying, and I told her to pray as well. And she has been doing that. Now it's come to this point where I decided to trust God in this. Yes, it's an LDR (Long Distance Relationship), and humanly speaking it seems stupid and odd to have such a long LDR with seemingly no certain outcome. But I've decided to trust God in this; if He wants us together, He will make it happen!

[@YRTEverything]

Sure. If she's yours, you'll meet again to not be apart.

[@madladiesscientists6894]

Anyone else watch these types of videos for ideas for their romance fiction stories? Just me? K, lol.

[@jamesdavidson676]

Back in the old days love was very real since it came very easy, the way it did for our family members.

[@oneisone2841]

The second sign out of the three sign that doesn't mean anything literally jus killed mi😢 but good work...

[@jeffknowlton5200]

Us guys will peacock in some way. When a guy has a crush he'll often go overboard to become a better more attractive version of himself. He'll lift weights more in the gym and his fitness regimen will be more on point than usual. It's not uncommon for a guy to want to go out and conquer the world in some way.

[@loudonlancasterctx7223]

I had a dream last night and you were in it mark, helping me it was pretty cool man thank you for what you do!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I’m so glad AGW is helping you :)

[@loudonlancasterctx7223]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger it really is, thanks!

[@yamobutuanekonzapa2604]

Thank you brother. It was very interesting.

[@sstpersonal]

Your videos are such blessings!!!

[@KM-nq7ez]

Great information...thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure!

[@anakarolinafreitas9122]

Woah nice video 😊👍

[@sd33zy313]

The social-media thing you got to realize that the world is real crazy so you might not want to go off of that social-media thing because they could be a stalker

[@jeanicegraves9322]

thank you. that's really sweet. I appreciate you.