Sure, you can pluck flower petals and say, "He loves me, he loves me not," but there are more reliable ways to tell if a man is in love. So instead of decimating your local flower population, look for these surefire signs a man is falling in love.
His Rough Edges Start to Soften
The first sign a man is in love begins with the softening of his rough edges. Even the toughest, most alpha of males will show love by softening his voice and relaxing his demeanor around the person he loves. Romance authors embrace this concept, romantics celebrate it, and romantic comedies tease their audiences with it. When you fall in love, you put your partner first, caring more about their feelings and their reactions than you do about yourself. A man's natural instinct to protect enhances this depth of caring. The more in love a man is, the more protective he becomes.
He Learns How to Check In
Another sign a man is in love is the desire to ask you before he commits to anything. Before falling in love, if he wanted to go somewhere after work, he probably said sure and didn't check in with anyone. A man in love checks in with you before he commits. He'll ask if that's okay with you because, truth be told, he'd rather spend time with you than with the guys, so he doesn't want to miss out on any opportunity or inadvertently hurt your feelings.
He Acts With Romantic Intentions
A man in love enjoys the more intimate dinner setting. He goes out of his way to make sure it's just the two of you. He takes the time to think about what you enjoy and how you would enjoy it. He'll even eat at restaurants you couldn't have paid him to try before because he knows how much you may enjoy the cuisine.
He Calls (or Texts)
Men and women tend to communicate at different levels. Women call just to hear the sound of a man's voice, even over inane issues. Men typically call only when they need to receive or impart information. A man in love, however, will pick up the phone and call, he'll text, he'll email, and more. He wants to hear your voice, and he wants to know how you're doing.
He Strives to Improve Himself
A man in love takes greater care with his appearance because he wants your approval. If you don't like something that he's wearing, there's a pretty solid chance that he won't wear it again. He will probably lean towards wearing your favorite colors, cologne, and even hairstyle (if you've mentioned a preference). He'll take your criticisms and compliments of his appearance far more seriously.
He Embraces Spontaneous Gift Giving
He'll notice flowers at the checkout counter or a particular brand of chocolate that he knows you like. He'll see a movie, book, or some item that makes him think of you or that he thinks you'll like, and he'll buy it. The spontaneous gift-giving is all about creating the smile that he loves to see on your face.
His Body Language Changes
How a man acts when he's falling in love is very different from how he would normally behave. Body language is a huge tell when it comes to being in love. Couples in love will be completely in sync and mirror each other's body language. This unconscious connection is just another way to feel close to and safe with your partner.
He Listens
Things men do when falling in love can vary from person to person, but an obvious sign includes intently listening to you. A man in love will care about what you have to say, no matter how trite. Every word said sounds more captivating and exciting, thanks to the rose-colored glasses perspective that many couples experience at the beginning stages of love.
When He Falls in Love
Recognize some of these signs in your significant other? He could be falling in love with you. And the deeper he falls, the more he'll want you to know. So if he's acting these ways, get ready to hear those three little words because they could be coming your way soon.
