Physical signs a guy is into you

As I've mentioned in the past, a guy will decide within 2 seconds of meeting you ("Ladder Theory and Why It Takes 2 Seconds for a Guy") whether he is into you or not. This interest may wane with time if your personality ruins your  mystique  but you've actually got a lot of leeway if you meet a man's physical criterion for attractiveness (refer to "Stop Reading Cosmo, the Bar is Low" for a deeper dive).

As part of my commitment to helping women obtain the best men they can snag this New Year 2013, I will divulge a list of tell tale signs a man is into you. If you know whether a man is into you or not, it becomes much easier to move things along:

1) He will actually light up in your presence.
 
I love this about men. They are so cute and straightforward! If a man is into you, a noticeable glow will suffuse his countenance the minute he sees you. He will barely be able to contain his enthusiasm. The "glow" manifests in a more animated demeanor, an irrepressible smile, and increased chattiness with the guy chum he has brought along. If a man lights up in your presence it is a very beautiful thing. Simply beam back and return the effusive greeting to make his joy complete.
 
2) His pupils dilate.
 
If a man is interested in you, he will force himself to be interested in what you are saying. You don't even have to be saying anything substantial for him to be super interested. Just hearing the sound of your voice and admiring the way you flip your hair may be enough for him to stay captivated. Watch this video where Hugh Grant attempts to pick up Rachel Weisz on New Year's Eve in "About a Boy" for a demonstration:  

3) He will make excuses to be near you.

Unless he is very shy, a man will come through hell and high-water to be near you. He will strategically sit next to you, engage you in conversation to cock-block the dude sitting on the other side, and think of all sorts of ways to arrange a future meeting. Even a very shy man will plot and plan for ways to be near you or see you again. Trust me.

4) He will make excuses to touch you.

A playful poke, pat on the shoulders, or hug. Any of these are signs that he is physically attracted. If a man is into you he will crack jokes and make you laugh, tease you, or be the first person there to hold you up when you stumble so that he can find the appropriate touch point.

If a man doesn't display any of these signs, then he is not that into you. Happy hunting and here's to a New Year!