Have you heard of the famous saying, “The eyes speak what is actually true, the mouth speaks what you want it to”? It is indeed a wise person who came up with this thought. How a man gazes at a woman can imply many things. Additionally, it also tells us a lot about the man himself. Hence, you must know how to differentiate between the eye contact you are having with a man.
Many researchers have deduced that men show their sexual thoughts through eye contact. Conversely, other pundits have explained that maybe they make intense eye contact to tell you what they are feeling at that moment. Sometimes, it is when they are in love, or perhaps he is shy and is trying to catch your attention.
Moreover, many men use eye contact to gauge their attraction to you. For instance, a guy at the bar may be making eye contact with you to gauge if you are attracted to him too. Since attraction is a two-way street, eye contact plays a crucial role in generating some of it.
There are numerous possibilities, and one cannot know the motive for sure. However, we have prepared a comprehensive guide explaining some key reasons responsible for the intense gazes a man might be giving you.
Prolonged eye contact with any man can be exciting, especially when it is someone you’re attracted to. Isn’t that what romantic movies are all about? Yet, you should know some crucial reasons behind all these moments.
❃ Here are 16 reasons why a man gazes into your eyes deeply: ❃
1. Flirting
At the beginning of your acquaintance with a man, eye contact is an accurate indication of flirtatious energy. Any man flirts with you by talking with his eyes rather than his mouth. In fact, many dating coaches would describe this as the best way to get close to a woman.
As the act of locking eyes is entirely harmless and engaging, it is a brilliant way by which men show that they are attracted to you. Furthermore, they may also be indicating that they would like to get to know you better. It is always a great sign, so ladies don’t take offense if they gaze into your eyes like that.
2. He is attracted to you
As mentioned before, eye contact is a clear indication of attraction. You all may be thinking that love, at first sight, is a ruse or a myth. However, this exciting thing most definitely still happens in the dating scene. When a man stares into your eyes from 50 feet away for no apparent reason, what do you think would be running on his mind?
It is probably the fact that he likes you and can’t seem to take his eyes off you. If he’s a shy guy, he might immediately look away once you catch him staring. Usually, this happens many times, and that’s how the attraction starts because you both cannot keep your eyes off each other.
3. He wants to be your hero
Don’t seem to comprehend the meaning of this? This indication comes from fascinating relationship psychology known as ‘hero instinct.’ According to the theory, a man will only fall in love with you when he can be the provider or protector. Although it sounds old-fashioned and silly, it is still quite true to this day. Many men stare into your eyes when they want you to see them as your hero.
Look at it this way; it is built into their DNA to pursue relationships where they feel like the protagonist. Thus, you need to trigger this hero instinct whenever possible so that you can make him fall in love with you quicker. Although it is not so easy, you can always start with small gestures and raise the level. It may not sound like much, but it indeed is fun and exciting.
4. He is trying to tell you something
The main point of making eye contact is to communicate. Hence, the most obvious of reasons is that he wants to tell you something. Generally, this may be something that is very personal to him, and maybe he doesn’t like talking about it. In the beginning, men usually make eye contact when they are digging your vibe and want to continue hanging out with you.
Sometimes, they make eye contact while bidding you goodbye to tell you something that they don’t want to say out loud. If he is making eye contact with you when you are speaking, it is a clear indication that he is genuinely interested. Maybe he wants you to know that he is interested in you, not just because of physical attraction.
5. He might be trying to manipulate you
Unfortunately, eye contact is not always a good thing. Sometimes, quite a few situations arise where a man might be trying to harm you or have some bad intentions. In many cases, men may be trying to take advantage of you, even when it doesn’t seem so to you when he’s gazing into your eyes.
For example, a guy might be making intricate eye contact with you to profess his love maybe or seduce you. However, in reality, he wants to cast you under his spell so that he has all the control. If you are in a relationship with this man, it might be because of his toxicity or male ego. Either way, you must learn how to recognize his gazes and tell the exact difference between a genuine and a malicious one.
6. He isn’t really looking at you
In many ludicrous cases, it may happen that the guy was not looking into your eyes at all. Maybe he was eyeing something next to you or behind you while you mistook it for an intense eye gaze. It truly hurts when you realize this has happened.
Sometimes, you might also look at his eyes, and then he’ll look away, learning that he fooled you somehow. This situation is embarrassing and hilarious at the same time. But don’t let it bother you; it can happen to absolutely anyone.
7. He is trying to display his dominance
In the 21st century, you might think that society is more equal today than it was in earlier days. However, it is a fact that many men have the false thought process of showing dominance to attract women. Maybe that is what he is doing by making profound, intense eye contact.
It sounds totally lame, but if he manages to keep eye contact with you for long and you look away, it is a sign that he has ‘won.’ The use of sensual eye contact is enough to assert his dominance in many cases. But it is needless to say that it is a troubling situation if a guy does this with you. The man you are seeing may be toxic and have serious insecurity issues. Hence, it will be best if you cut off ties with him immediately.
8. He might be trying to build trust with you
If a man observes your eyes for a long time, it could also be that he trusts you completely. Or that he is trying to build trust with you. It generally implies that you truly mean a lot to him, and he trusts you a lot. Although this doesn’t mean he necessarily likes you, he definitely wants to build a rapport with you and instigate an immediate connection.
A lot of things can be figured out by the way in which he gazes into your eyes. If you have known this man for a while, you might easily be able to tell what he means. If it is unique eye contact, the implication could be that he has some new feelings about you that he would like to share.
9. He is comfortable with you:
Although this kind of meaning can be inferred very rarely, it is quite a peculiar possibility indeed. One solid reason for a man to make eye contact with a woman is that he is very comfortable in her company.
Let’s look at it this way; any person who doesn’t want to make eye contact with you is intimidated or nervous. The exact opposite logic applies to when a man gazes into your eyes. He may be feeling secure when he is with you, and hence, he makes more eye contact than usual.
10. He is talking about you
When we talk about a person who might be in the same room, it is natural to look over at them while speaking. Thus, the same thing might happen when he looks over at your eyes while talking to someone else. He may be describing you to other people in his company, and you happen to be in the same room. Although this could be positive or negative, it is a significant possibility to consider.
11. He enjoys having eye contact with everyone
Although this is rare, it is another reason why he is looking into your eyes. Maybe he is just fond of staring contests and looks to emerge victorious whenever possible. Another possible explanation could be that he looks for social interaction wherever he can.
And looking into the eyes is a very plausible way to establish some contact with others. Most importantly, eye contact makes us feel closer to others, which could be the possible motive for the same.
12. He might be trying to read you
Many people prefer eye contact over a verbal conversation in order to understand each other’s emotions. It is due to the fact that the eyes never lie.
Hence, the man gazing into your eyes might be attempting to deduce what you are thinking. Everyone does this quite often, especially when two people are in a relationship.
13. He is confident in himself
Generally, confident people tend to keep their gaze upwards at all times. If a person is nervous, they always look away or down instead of directly at the other person.
Maybe this is what is happening. He is looking into your eyes because he feels confident at that moment and perhaps is also mustering up the courage to come to speak with you. Furthermore, direct eye contact from a man generally implies that he doesn’t suffer from self-esteem issues.
14. He’s only being courteous
Many guys are just kind by nature. Hence, sometimes they suddenly see you from a distance but make eye contact just because you saw them too, out of kindness. Although this is a little rare, sometimes there is no hidden intention behind a simple eye gaze.
He might admire you but not be physically attracted. Eyes can sometimes be misleading, but that’s no reason to stop assuming situations anyway.
15. He’s giving you the bed eyes
In many cases, men make intense eye contact when they feel there is some sexual tension building up between the two of you. He may be thinking, “God she looks so pretty I want to make out with her right now.” and hence, giving you the bed eyes.
The locking of eyes with the intention of immediate sexual attraction is known as ‘bed eyes’. A guy would never actually ask you to kiss him; he would most definitely do this through his eyes so that a level of subtlety is maintained.
16. He needs help
Guys are generally quite stoic in nature. They never really talk about their feelings or vulnerabilities. Thus, eye contact is an effective tool for him to ask you for help. Of course, you would have to decipher this on your own. However, if a guy locks eyes with you for a long time and their expression is a bit melancholy, it means he is in trouble or wants you to help him.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless. In numerous situations, the boy may also nod at you or raise eyebrows along with the eye gazing. Usually, it is another clear sign that he wants to tell you something important.
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📕 What does it mean when he’s looking into my eyes? 📕
By now, you might have realized that the power of gazing is no secret. It is still considered one of the primary modes of communication. Moreover, scientists have executed extensive research on the topic. Yet, specific questions like what it means or what it does still arrive in most people’s minds. Well, here are a few critical points on the matter:
🔎 Your eyes are pretty
Another possibility is that he thinks your eyes are beautiful. Eyes are the first things guys notice in a girl, or at least that’s what they claim. However, any intense eye contact could imply that he really likes your eyes and would like to keep looking at them.
🔎 It’s arousing
A study conducted by researchers revealed that more than 75% of women feel aroused when a man looks into their eyes for a prolonged period. The same happens to men as well. In their opinion, a long, intense eye-gazing session builds up sexual tension. Furthermore, both men and women make such eye contact before kissing.
Usually, a man will look into your eyes, then your lips, then your eyes again while having a conversation. If this happens with you, it’s a clear indication that he wants to kiss you. And due to the eye contact, even you will be aroused enough to want to do that.
🔎 It captures and holds attention
Most men suddenly start staring into your eyes in order to catch your attention. Many researchers have revealed that it is indeed the best way to capture and hold someone’s attention. It is challenging for anyone to look away from their eyes when they are speaking.
Thus, in one way or another, they have your undivided attention during this instant. From next time, if you want your man not to get distracted, look him in the eyes while speaking. We guarantee that he will pay much more attention to you and your words.
🔎 It makes people believe you
Would you believe the words of a man who looks elsewhere while speaking to you? Eye contact is an essential tool when you want people to believe you. In other words, it is a trust enhancer. Your words will definitely have more value when you look into someone’s eyes while speaking.
If a man does this while talking to you, he wants you to understand and trust him. Even if it is something you know not to be accurate, you will still be reluctant to disagree. That is the true power of eye contact.
🔎 It makes you think he’s smart
Smart people always have a positive outlook on life and are confident while expressing their thoughts. It is evident that you will find a man more intelligent when he makes actual eye contact with you.
💿 The action makes people appear more sincere 💿
In most cases, eye contact can be directly linked to sincerity. As mentioned before, it helps a person sound more believable. Additionally, it also makes a man look sincere without actually having to speak anything. It holds true not just in a situation when a man looks into your eyes.
There are numerous cases where eye contact helps a person judge you better, and hence, start liking you more. For instance, you are in a bar with your friends. A man has caught your attention from the other side.
If you speak with your friends while actually looking at them, the man is more likely to think that you are sincere, less anxious, and highly relaxed. Thus, there are significantly greater chances that he comes up and speaks with you. And isn’t that what you want?
📀 How to confirm his feelings just by direct eye contact? 📀
The eyes speak a lot and you will definitely learn a lot about him just by looking into his eyes. When he locks eyes with you, there are numerous possibilities or ways in which you can confirm or deduce his feelings. If he is looking at you with smiley eyes, it implies that he is attracted to you deeply. Additionally, it can also mean that there is some sexual attraction between the two of you. You can easily confirm this by reading his body language as well. The moment he makes intense eye contact, there are numerous thoughts running through his mind. No need to feel uncomfortable ladies. Most men have good intentions when they gaze into your eyes.
In most cases, they wish to hold eye contact in order to get your attention. If he is genuinely interested in you, he’ll lock eyes for a long time. If he looks into your eyes, then at your lips, then your eyes again, he really wants to kiss you. Most of the sexual attraction that we see nowadays comes from the eyes. Hence, it is necessary to know the different types of eye contact. In that way, you can easily find out or confirm what he is feeling at that moment. All you need to do is pay attention to his eyes and his body language. Both of these are indicative signs that he has strong feelings for you.
It is no secret that there are many levels of eye contact. Prolonged locking of eyes are of different types and it is your job to tell the difference between them. It is indeed the only method by which you can confirm his feelings without him having to open his mouth.
🔉 How do men communicate and express feelings?
Although you might not see men express their feelings very often, it doesn’t mean they are stoic. In fact, men feel things just as much as women, but their inability to express them is taken under the wrong impression.
In many situations, men may bury their feelings even deeper inside them due to the lack of support. Hence, please do not take their eye contact for granted. Generally, they make eye contact when they wish to express their emotions.
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Furthermore, men do this only when they feel safe around you or trust you. Sometimes, they express their feelings through codes that even they can’t decipher. Thus, everyone notices the incoherence and ends up forgetting about what he was actually trying to convey.
📢 Here are a few things men do to communicate or show their emotions: 📢
❃ Many men are under the false impression that they are supposed to be indifferent about anything.
They think that showing feelings is a vulnerability that they cannot afford to have. This mistaken assumption ends up haunting them as they never reveal their true thoughts. Most of them convert a feeling of sadness or anxiety into pride or anger. Others stay quiet and start cracking jokes in order to distract the other person. As a woman, you must try to figure out when he is serious and when he might be a little down.
❃ A majority of men end up shifting their feelings deeper into their souls. What is the best way they may end up talking about it is when they feel safe and secure.
Hence, it is necessary to create such an environment where they feel open to express emotions. Otherwise, the results could be catastrophic as they keep on burying their feelings deeper and deeper. After a point, you will notice that the man has no emotions whatsoever.
❃ Some men experience their emotions or stresses through physical pains.
In many cases, you might see your man complaining of a headache or backache on the weekend. Maybe this is because he can distract himself when at work. However, when he is at home and has nothing to distract himself, the feelings come out as physical distress. It is crucial that he talks about everything, especially things that bother him.
❃ Part of the problem is that men have silenced their emotions for so long that they lack the tools actually to acknowledge them.
Thus, they are unable to handle them as well as women do. Since they do not have the resources to take care of these emotions, they often become overwhelming. At this point, many of them would make eye contact with you as a cry for help. It is necessary to know what eye gaze is a desperate one and act on it as soon as possible.
All in all, prolonged eye contact with a man can indeed significantly indicate their feelings. If they wish to speak with you, the eyes will do the job even before they think of opening their mouth. It holds true, especially when they are going through some grief and would like to talk about it. Many of the feelings that they experience are pretty overwhelming for them.
Hence, it is necessary that you support them whenever possible or given an indication. One must never forget that men will never ask for help willingly. Why would they? 90% of men think that it is socially unacceptable for them to look weak or display vulnerability. Such is the nature of our patriarchal society.
While his eyes are staring at yours, it is your wish whether you’d like to act on it or not. Eye contact is an essential part of communication in today’s world. And hence, one should be well-versed in it if they wish to explore the mute side of attraction thoroughly.
A guy attracted to you, gazing into your eyes sounds quite exciting, and it is your job to give that attraction a nudge in the right direction. If those eyes looking at you are manipulative, you know what to do. However, recognizing the type of gaze and deducing the reason for it is mentioned above.
We have discussed the endless possibilities behind a man’s eyes gazing towards you. Additionally, the way men express emotions and how you can confirm their feelings just through their eyes is also meaningful. Everything deduced and stated can be applied to real life. Now, it is your time to act.
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Author: Ruth Jesse
Ruth is a life coach who specialises in relationships and career development. Outside work, she loves writing novels and guides for personal development.