Secret signs he is that into you

The little-known ways you can tell you’ve hooked him

He wants to talk (ALL the time)

Go to turn your mobile off at night and there are three text messages waiting for you. Switch on your PC first thing and there's a novel-length email. The idea is simply to make sure you're occasionally reminded of his existence. Because you're not going to be with him if you don't know he exists.

He touches you

If drunk men make uncontrolled lurches at you, interested sober ones take any opportunity to get in a familiar (but not too familiar) touch: a gentle hand on your shoulder, the offer to help you off with your coat (shame it's just your coat, he's thinking). The truth is, it's just a sly way of copping a feel.

He's concerned about your welfare

It really is his moral duty as an honest straight-talker with your best interests at heart to point out at every opportunity just what a lousy, ugly, unfunny, short, inconsiderate dumb-ass your boyfriend is. The meaning is clear: you deserve better. You deserve me.

He's so in demand

Casual references to casual girlfriends are meant to give you the impression he's not single in the sad sense, only in the sense of not being in a committed relationship. This is a tricky line to tread. He wants you to know he's in demand, but not so much that you think he's unavailable, especially to you.

5 Signs your guy mate fancies you

An article retrieved from Cosmo Girl

In a fluster because you think your guy mate fancies you? Don’t panic, find out for certain with CG!'s 'does he? doesn't he?' guide

1. He helps you with difficult favours
So he's out repaving the driveway with your dad, hauling your books around college and wiring your house for high-speed internet access, all without a hint of complaint? Trust us - this guy wants to be more than a friend! He enjoys your company and doesn't care what he has to do, as long as it means he can be near you.

2. He never tells you it's too late to talk
You could call his mobile at 4am on a Tuesday morning and he'd say, "Yep, I'm up! What's going on?" before patiently listening while you ramble on about your college stress/cash crisis/pesky brother. The truth is, if this guy saw you as just a friend he'd never answer the phone in the middle of the night. In fact, he sees it's you and picks up straight away. Bless!

3. He's super-nice to your friends
Your best mate is deep in the throes of just-been-dumped angst and he's on hand to offer manly advice. Not many guys would spend time counselling stressed females unless they wanted to win points somewhere along the line. By helping your friend he's trying to become part of your everyday world. It's a well thought out strategy: his goal is to get your friends to say, "He's such a great guy - you should go out with him before some other girl snatches him up!" Clever - and sneaky too!

4. He never likes your crushes
This is a sure sign he fancies you. If you happen to mention another guy you have a crush on, be it someone he knows or someone he's never met, he'll almost always say you deserve better. Sweet as his protective attitude might seem, what he really means is, "Er, hello? I'm totally better for you than that guy. Be my girlfriend. Please!"

5. He shows his vulnerable side
If you're hanging out with a guy mate and he starts confessing his heartfelt fears, you can bet he sees you as more than a buddy. By telling you about the painful plight of his sick puppy or talking about the time a tricky maths equation made him cry, he's hoping you'll see him as an emotional being who's worth falling in love with.

If he's shown two or more of these signs he's probably into you. Don't panic if you're not sure how to respond, simply follow CG!'s foolproof tips:

IF YOU'RE NOT HOT FOR HIM
No more flirting, teasing or late-night calls! Instead, act more like a sister and he should get the hint. If he doesn't and he makes a move, apologise for any confusion but insist you want to be just friends. He'll be upset but it's better than stringing him along and possibly losing his friendship.

IF YOU ARE HOT FOR HIM
Ask him what's going on! He's already put in heaps of groundwork but he might be too shy to make the first move. Next time you're alone with him, be brave and ask if he's ever thought about being more than just mates. If he looks shocked and taken aback, tell him you were just teasing and change the subject. But if he smiles and goes red, chances are he's been waiting for this moment for a long time!

5 Common Lies All Women Usually Tell A Men

Big Lie #1: "I'm not mad at you.

"Oh, yes she is. Don't think you're getting off that easily. This lie is one of the most frequently used in relationships. Typically, women who have been hurt by men in their lives -- often inadvertently -- use this phrase as an emotional defense. For example, if a guy forgets his girlfriend's birthday, calls her by his ex's name, or commits any of the other minor screwups that most men do on a daily basis, women usually can't just let it go. They dwell on it, letting worries whittle away normal feelings of well-being like a dog gnaws on a bone.Instead of admitting that she's actually quite hurt by his relatively minor offense, the woman will half-heartedly pretend that she doesn't care at all. In reality, she does care, very much so, but doesn't want to look too anal-retentive or bitchy about it, so she puts up the flimsiest of facades to indicate otherwise.

Big Lie #2: "I don't mind if you go to strip clubs with the boys.

"Wow, you have the coolest girlfriend ever! Not quite. If this one sounds too good to be true, that's because it is. Word to the wise: Virtually all women mind when their men go out to ogle other women without them . It's only a question of how much they mind.This lie is very similar to Lie No. 1, in that it is another fib that only comes up in relationships and is told by women to make themselves seem less pathetically needy. In general, women are extremely wary of their boyfriends being in highly sexually-charged situations without them. Also, they hate to feel second best to a night out with the guys. In this case, she's either fibbing to save face or to test you.For the same reasons, they are also lying when they say they don't mind you checking out other women in front of them.

Big Lie #3: "I'm just not ready for a boyfriend right now.

"Once again, this statement is almost always false, although at least it's told with the best intentions, in order to soften rejection. It might be followed by an additional excuse such as: "I just came out of a bad relationship, and I don't want to be hurt again," or "I'm just too busy with my career right now to have a boyfriend." The truth is, if the woman is single and at all interested in you, she will certainly make the time to date you. It's that simple.

Big Lie #4: "I don't mind picking up the tab tonight.

You always pay anyway."Not true. Although this lie doesn't apply to all women, most still do expect men to pay for things, especially if the man asked them out in the first place. They will secretly think that the guy is cheap if he wriggles out of the bill on a regular basis. Men should always at least offer to pay for dinner if they have asked the woman out. If she protests vigorously , then split the bill in two; if she just protests casually, she's only doing it out of politeness, so pay for it.

Big Lie #5: "You're the best in bed.

"This lie falls under the broad category of sex lies. When women are committed to a man, they focus on him, often believing, time and time again, that he is "the one." Because girls have this tendency, they also tell guys whatever they think they want to hear, just to make them feel good about themselves.Sex lies are a dime a dozen. Other sex untruths women often tell are the following: "I only come with you," "You have the longest penis," "Yes, I came," and "I've only been with X number of guys before." (They will decrease their actual number of sex partners because they're worried you will think they're promiscuous.)