 So, you've been chatting with someone online when you start to get a feeling in the pit of your stomach. No, it's not last night's burritos kicking in. It's butterflies. Well, here are six signs someone online likes you. Number one, they'll often use the social media platform that you prefer. So you have your social media platform of choice. You're comfortable sending the good ol' GIF, or is it GIF, and meme from there. And you think there's no way you'd turn to another social media site. That is until you get a text from your crush, saying that they're more often on another one. Time to install. The thing is, when people often have a crush, they'll want to please them by doing what's comfortable for them. If that means simply downloading another app to text on. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. So pay attention to if that person you've been chatting with online has a newly activated account on social media. Did you mention it was your app of choice? Number two, they crack a few jokes and attempt to make you smile or laugh. So you're texting this person and they suddenly send you a giraffe meme. You don't know where they got this idea that you love giraffes or that you're a meme fanatic, but you love it. You'll write a giraffe to your honeymoon. Oh, okay, let's take it easy. But it's nice to know that they're trying to make you smile. If you find they're cracking a few jokes, sharing silly photos of themselves, or sending a few funny gifs or gifs or memes, they're likely putting in that extra effort of finding the most hilarious thing because they're trying to get you to laugh or smile. Because why wouldn't you want the person you like to smile? They respond fast. How fast does your crush respond to your texts? Do they leave you on red? For hours? If someone genuinely likes you, they won't want to leave you waiting if they're not busy. If they have time to talk to you and want to talk to you, they will respond quickly to your messages. Many people have busy lives or hectic schedules, so don't take offense if they don't always respond right away. Your schedules may simply not match, but a good friend will generally let you know when they suddenly disappear from the online conversation, or if they've been busy in a short or lengthy response later. And if they really like you, they'll make sure to keep the conversation going when they're not busy, which brings me to my next point. Number four, they continue with the conversation and add to it. Does your online crush add their thoughts to your conversations? Or do they only provide minimal responses? Sometimes they're simply not a lot to talk about, and it can be a bit nerve-wracking thinking of what topic to bring up next when you're anxious about liking someone. But a good friend will generally try to keep the conversation going if they're not too busy. This could mean bringing up things about their day, interesting comments on a show they're watching, or even sending those funny draft memes we talked about. They'll simply make an excuse to talk to you. And once you start talking, they'll generally put in a bit of effort into keeping the conversation going. That is, if you put some effort in too. If you don't, they may be wondering if you like them as much as they like you. Simply put, if you're having a fun time talking to them, casually let them know. Romance is soon to follow if you both like each other and express it. Number five, they show interest in what you text. So you just sent a long three-paragraph explanation on the meaning of life. Ignore what context. And you eagerly wait for their reply. Typing. Typing. Typing. K. They respond. With K. Bruh. If who you're texting shows minimal responsiveness and generally no interest in your opinions or thoughts, they probably aren't feeling it. If someone likes you, they'll generally want to know how you're doing. A click how are you today, or a follow-up question to what you discussed yesterday are all good signs. And if you express your opinion on a personal topic or even a random one, they generally give you some sort of excitement or thoughtful response if they like you. If they show interest in what you have to say and you display interest in what they're sharing with you, it sounds like it's time to let them know you'd like to explore a more romantic relationship with them. And number six, they often initiate the conversation. Does your crush text you often? Do you both check in on each other each week or even day to day? Someone who's interested in you actually texts back. And they'll often initiate the conversation just as much as you do, if not more. Remember the whole how are you, check-up texts we mentioned? People often text that or something similar when they like someone. You should too, but if they also strike up a conversation on an interesting topic frequently, they're likely into either being friends or romantic partners. I think we're hoping for the latter in this case. Maybe you both have similar interests or hobbies. If so, they will likely want to text you about them and start up a conversation about these topics. More importantly, if you text them often as well, they make sure you don't fall out of touch. Every healthy relationship requires good communication, so pay attention to if they actually communicate with you. And when in doubt, try simply asking them, so you're both on the same page or send a draft meme. You know what? The asking is probably better for the context.