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You’re talking to a guy (a coworker, a friend, an acquaintance, your partner) and he just won’t meet your gaze. What is that? Is he intentionally not making eye contact with you? Is he trying to send you a signal? His lack of eye contact can be confusing, which is why we’re here to help. Keep reading to learn all of the potential reasons why a man might not meet your gaze, as well as advice on what to do about it.
Things You Should Know
- He might be avoiding eye contact if he’s attracted to you or if he’s working up the courage to ask you out.
- He might also be avoiding eye contact if he’s in a bad mood or feels guilty about something.
- Or, not making eye contact might just be a normal part of his personality.
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References
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/foster-care/2019/02/inability-to-make-eye-contact-autism-or-social-anxiety#1
- ↑ https://www.psychmechanics.com/avoiding-eye-contact/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/rejection/
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/detecting
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/rejection/
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-ask-a-friend-if-theyre-ok
- ↑ https://www.mayinstitute.org/news/acl/asd-and-dd-adult-focused/tips-for-talking-to-adults-on-the-autism-spectrum/
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/eye_contact_an_introduction_to_its_role_in_communication
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