We've all been in a situation where we led someone on, but if you watch out for signs you're leading him on, it might be easier to stop. Leading someone on is never a good thing, especially if you know you are leading them on. There are a lot of signs you're leading him on to watch out for, girls, so make sure that you are careful!
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1. Unknowing Flirting
Sometimes, flirting and being super flirtatious is one of the signs you're leading him on that you might not even know about! Flirting can be anything from flashing a toothy smile all the way to touching him a little bit. If you know that he has feelings for you and you don't feel the same, you might want to cut the flirting out.
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Flirting can be a natural and fun way to interact with someone you are interested in, but it can also unintentionally lead someone on. This can be especially harmful if the person has strong feelings for you and you do not reciprocate them. It is important to be aware of your actions and how they may be perceived by others, especially if you know they have feelings for you. Cutting out the flirting can prevent any confusion or hurt feelings. Additionally, it is important to communicate clearly and openly with the person to avoid any misunderstandings.
2. Being Too Nice
Are you constantly nice to him? I don't mean just regular nice, but do you go out of your way to be nice to him but you feel that it is just being friendly? That could be a sign that you're leading him on to think that you really like him. Recognize exactly how nice that you should be and stay within those limits if you aren't feeling the same way.
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3. Drunk Make out Sessions
Oh, this is a big one. Just because you are drunk, doesn't mean that you need to make out with the guy that you don't like that way. This can send a bunch of mixed signals to him and he can actually really think that you like him like that. Trust me on this one, this is the #1 sign that you're just leading him on.
4. Showing Favoritism
Let's say that you are in a group of friends, but you are showing him all of the attention and even sitting very close to him. This is another sign that you could be leading him on. Don't show favoritism among your friends, they should all be treated exactly the same!
5. Being Open about Your Relationship
Now, this one can be a little tricky. Because he might be your friend, you can talk to him about your relationship, but do you over share about a lot of the problems that you have in your relationship? Do you constantly complain about your boyfriend and constantly compare him to your friend?
6. Being Too Touchy-Feely
This goes hand-in-hand with being too flirty. If you are constantly touching him and constantly feeling him – even going as far as sitting in his lap, he could think that you really like him. Lay off the touchy and feely things, girls, especially if you have a boyfriend!
7. You Let Them Buy You Things
How about him buying you things or even taking you out? Does he do that often? That's definitely something that could make you want to lead him on, but it isn't right. If he is constantly buying you things because you don't have the money or because he just likes you – maybe you should turn him down once in a while.
8. Depend Too Much
Finally, if you are constantly depending on your 'friend' to do everything. He was there to help you move, he was there to help you clean up, he was there to drive you home when you were drunk – these are things that can make a great friend, but it can also send mix signals on your part, if you are constantly depending on him.
So girls, have you ever led someone on? Did you mean to do it? It's all about the signals, girls, you've got to watch that. I know that I've led quite a few people on and I didn't even know that I did it! Now that you know, remember that it can be hurtful! Has a guy ever done any of these things to you?
Comments
Tracy: In the old days, there was a boy who did this to me...
eve: You are a complete dimwit, heather, I sincerely hope you get raped, since you so love misogyny...
ay8: right my friends says i leading him on which i dont i told him i dont want to go out with him coz him my ex best mate but he keeps on says really sweet things n i just say aww thanks or ur just made my day so am i leading him on
Camila: When I saw #3, my thoughts: "Boy, that escalated quickly."
Lisa: Going to share this on twitter!
Alaina: @Camila Lopez I agree lol!!! I did this to a friend of mine without realizing it and then it just got ugly when I started dating my now-husband. I feel horrible about it and wish I saw what I was doing when I was doing it.
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