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15 Things a Woman Might Casually Say When She Secretly Likes A Man

Updated on January 29, 2026 by TMM Staff · Dating & Confidence

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Women sometimes create an enigma around their intentions and feelings towards you, even when she knows she feels strongly towards you. She tests your reaction and whether or not you feel the same for her before she confesses her love for you formally. Till then, she drops subtle cues like suggestive words or phrases or gestures that reveal the state of her heart with the hope that you pick up on these cues and decide if you both are ready to move things forward or not. Here are 15 things women casually say that are unmistakable ways of knowing she loves you.

“You’re Different From Other Guys”

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This phrase may seem ordinary but it carries a deep meaning. She finds you attractive and there is something about you that sets you apart from the rest of the men she has ever met in her life. This compliment strongly indicates she sees you as more than just a friend.

“I Don’t Usually Tell People This, But…”

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When a woman opens up with you about her truest feelings, vulnerabilities, stories, or secrets she rarely shares with anyone else, it’s her way of showing she trusts you with her life and is inviting you to share your inner world with her. 

“What Kind of Women Do You Like?”

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Questions like these, which seek information about what you look for in a woman is her deliberate effort to see if she checks the boxes on your list of qualities you seek in your potential partner. This question reflects that she’s attracted to you. 

“I Wish You Were Here”

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If she shares her fondest memories or recounts a recent fun time she had and immediately adds this line, it shows her desire to have you around in happy moments. It means even when you aren’t together, even her joy is not complete without imagining that moment with you. 

“You Always Look Good”

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To her you are the most handsome man on earth. She doesn’t shy away from complimenting you on your looks, and consistently.  This statement stems from her genuine attraction and attention to your personality. 

“When Are We Hanging Out Again?”

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This question again is her way to show how special you are to her and that she thoroughly enjoys her time with you. She misses you the moment you both head home after a meetup, asking you about the next interaction shortly after. 

“You Make Even Boring Days Better”

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This line is her way of saying that you add meaning and value to her life and days, and the time spent with you is something she looks forward to. Your presence uplifts her mood and makes seemingly ordinary moments extraordinarily pleasant and meaningful. 

“I Feel Like I Can Tell You Anything”

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Trust, love, and respect are secrets to a happy and healthy relationship. If she has started trusting you and views you as someone reliable enough to confide in, this signals her readiness to advance things forward towards a serious long-term commitment. 

“Thanks For Being There When I Needed Someone”

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If she is truly in love with you, she will keep no secret about how she appreciates your presence and the meaning you add to her life. She openly expresses her gratitude for your consistent emotional and moral support when she felt isolated by the world. 

“I Like How You Listen To Me”

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If you actively listen to her without interrupting her flow of words, she feels immensely grateful to have found a man like you. She tells you how blessed she feels for your ability to make her feel heard and understood, something every woman desires.

“I’ve Been Thinking About You Lately”

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Mentioning this particular phrase in her conversation shows she wants you to know that you have been on her mind lately, hinting at her secret fondness for you. If she admits you have occupied her emotional space and mind, she is expressing her interest in you. 

“It’s Nice Having You Around”

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Although this is a simple phrase, when she is already dropping other cues of her attraction towards you, this adds deeper meaning to it. She genuinely wants to spend more and more time with you and finds joy in shared moments. 

“Tell Me More About That”

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A woman in love is not just drawn towards you for your appearance but also for what you possess within. She shows her curiosity in learning more about you to familiarize herself with various parts of your personality. Her conversations with you are marked by her interest and excitement to talk about topics that go beyond surface level.

“I’ve Always Wanted To Try That”

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This shows her desire to build unforgettable memories with you. She wants to experience new stuff with you and try out new adventures so when in the future you look back, you have a lot of shared memories in common to cherish for life. 

“What’s Your Passion?”

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Another sign that reveals she doesn’t see you as a pastime is her inquisitiveness to know about your passions, goals, and interests. She delves deeper into your inner world with each new conversation you have with her. She does this to understand you better as an individual.

Final Thoughts

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Words, though powerful if not followed through with concrete and substantial actions, are meaningless. When a woman falls in love she doesn’t say it out loudly immediately, rather she shows her love through indirect signals and phrases, and allows the connection to establish gradually at a natural pace. If you are perceptive enough to pick up on her cues, you can reciprocate her love and affection and develop a meaningful, everlasting bond with her if you share the same sentiments towards her. 

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