5 Signals Shy Guys Subtly Send That Say “I Like You

5. He carries heavy things for you and helps you out.

“I’m trying to let her know that I like her as a woman by treating her—and only her—differently from how I treat other women,” said a hopeful young man in his early 20s. Many men opted to take this approach to show the opposite sex their masculine side and caring nature. If he emphasizes his masculinity and tries to help you, it’s safe to assume he likes you.