 Hey, Psych2Goers, are you in a complicated situation with your crush right now? Sometimes, we are too blind to see that the other person doesn't like us in the same way we do them. The person may be blunt and tell you directly which, in that case, is a small mercy. However, sometimes it may be difficult to gauge whether your feelings are mutual. So, here are five signs that they are not interested in a relationship. Number one, your crush doesn't make an effort. Establishing a relationship means that both parties need to put in the effort. You need to communicate, figure out each other's interests and hobbies, and spend time with each other. In the early stages, a romantic relationship may begin as a friendship. However, the relationship changes when both people pay more attention to the small things about each other. Interest in each other starts with simple questions such as, will they like this? This question unravels a slew of questions which all point to one fact. You want to know more about them because you've developed feelings. Keen attention to small and insignificant details means that you care about someone's well-being, comfort, and opinion. If your crush does not make an effort to know more about you and spend more time with you, then they're likely not interested. Number two, they talk about their love life. This sign is difficult to gauge because it all depends on the tone. If you're interested in someone, you probably will not talk about your love life with them. Of course, that doesn't apply to everyone. However, if your crush approaches you and wants to treat you as a wingman or wingwoman, there's a slim chance that they're interested in you romantically. Number three, they keep you at an arm's length. When people fall in love, they tend to reveal secrets that they don't tell others. They seek to establish emotional intimacy and welcome the other person into their inner world. However, someone who is not interested will not do that. They may tell you things, but they don't welcome you into their private emotional life. Number four, they flake out on plans. Another sign that someone is not interested in a romantic relationship is flaking out on plans. Flaking out also refers to lacking commitment. When someone is in love or at least interested, they'll try to spend as much time as they can near the person they like. Hence, if your crush abruptly cancels plans, consistently shows up late, and actively avoids making plans with you, then they may not be interested. And number five, they flirt with other people. This is an obvious sign that they're not interested. Some people may think that the other person is playing hard to get, and that could be the case. People play hard to get to see if others are interested, but why would you chase after someone who lures you in to play around with your feelings if it's obvious you're interested? If your crush is constantly elusive, then they might not like you the same way. Did you relate to any of these signs? Figuring out whether someone is interested in you is difficult. If you are in an early phase of a relationship and are not sure if the other person is interested, notice the way they act. Communication is also key. It's difficult to talk about subjects like this, but it can help both of you avoid heartbreak down the line.