You may not realize it but he's telling you he loves you.
By Christine Schoenwald — Written on Feb 06, 2017
Everybody expresses love in their own way and that way can change over time. When you were in elementary school, how did you know when somebody liked you? Sometimes they may have blurted it out or sneaked a kiss, and other times they did things like pulling your hair or teasing you.
It may have been difficult for you to know that they were expressing positive feelings towards you when they seemed to be having such a good time making your life a living hell.
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Then in middle school and high school, things may have become a little clearer but there was still lots of deciphering that had to go on. Did he really say that about me to his best friend or are you sure she wants to go to Homecoming with me?
When you become an adult, you’d think things would be clearer and that you’d know for certain when someone loved you, but that’s not always the case. As humans, we tend to differ in the ways that we communicate, especially when it comes to love.
If you’re in the process of dating someone and you think that you’re growing closer but your partner has never said anything about love, should you forget the whole thing? No, you need to try to figure out how they’d be the most comfortable in telling you their feelings.
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So, how do men express their feelings? Perhaps they do little things for you without asking that make your life so much better, or maybe they seem to light up whenever they see you. People communicate love in many ways besides coming out and saying “I love you,” and we need to be aware of the different methods that there are of saying it.
Astrology can help. We share certain characteristics and behaviors with the other people born under our signs and it can be helpful to know how the zodiac signs prefer to express their love.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
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Not only do actions speak louder than words for Aries, their words are very loud, too. They show you how much you mean to them by including you in the things that they do, whether it's working out at the gym or traveling to Borneo.
They also tend to blurt out "I love you" when you least expect it. Aries make it easy for you to know where you stand with them and they follow their gut when it comes to expressing their love.
Read: The 13 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aries, As Written By One
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
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If you're anywhere near the point of a Taurus loving you, you've worked at it for a while. Taurus take their time to warm up and it's difficult to get them to open up about their feelings.
They show their love by feeding you delicious food, opening doors for you and treating you as if you were at a five-star restaurant. Taurus doesn't want to play games so their love is expressed best by treating you well.
Read: The 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Taurus, As Written By One
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
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When the message is love, Gemini is going to let you know by getting personal and asking you intimate questions. They'll be so into what you're saying that they'll stop talking and listen intently to what you're saying. By not interrupting what you're saying, it's Gemini's indication that they have very deep feelings for you.
Read: The 13 Brutal Truths About Loving A Gemini, As Written By One
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
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Since Cancer is the sign of the feels, they're quite comfortable letting you know they love you. They'll tell you they love you all the time and they'll treat you like they love you with lots of affection and thoughtfulness. They enjoy being in love and that enjoyment spills over into letting you know how they feel.
Read: The 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Cancer, As Written By One
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
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Everybody wants to be around Leo and they thrive being the center of everyone's focus. They're charming and charismatic so they often say things such as, "Oh I love you — you rock" and it can be hard to know if they love you or not.
If they want to spend time with just the two of you, away from their admiring crowd, they love you. Chances are they'll also buy you gifts to let you know the depth of their feelings. Sure, they're not using a bullhorn to express their love, but that just means it's not all for show and that it's real.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
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Virgo isn't just going to come out and say that they love you. What fun would that be? They're going to give you a lot of clues and let you figure it out for yourself.
They'll do all kinds of things that will make your life infinitely better and eventually you'll wonder how you lived without them. When they upgrade your computer or buy that imported coffee you love, that's them screaming that they love you.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Virgo (As Written By A Virgo)
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
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Libras are very romantic and are great at expressing their love with the romantic gestures. They'll send you flowers, leave you love notes in places you'd least expect, and they'll send you love texts, emails, and messages. It may take them a while to verbally tell you that they love you, but you'll get the message quickly enough.
Read: 11 Brutal Truths About Loving A Libra, As Written By One
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
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When a Scorpio loves you, it can get intense because they're extremely passionate. Expect them to fight for you and protect you, even when you don't want or need it. They can get overly protective and possessive, and you may be the one who has to tell them to cool it down a little bit so the flame of love doesn't quickly burn out.
Read: 14 Brutal Truths About Loving A Scorpio, As Written By One
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
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While through the stomach is one way to love, laughter is another and Sagittarius is going to keep you laughing. You might not know that all those jokes and the witty banter are their way of telling you they love you, but that's exactly what they are. Making you smile and bringing joy into your life are what a Sagittarius wants to do for the person that they love.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Sagittarius, As Written By One
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
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The Capricorn man says he loves you by the way he includes you in his future plans. Having a sturdy financial foundation is very important to him and he's going to make sure that your finances are in order and that you feel secure. He's not going to be overly demonstrative in public but in private he'll make sure you feel completely loved.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Capricorn, As Written By One
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
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To the Aquarius, it will seem as if they're screaming their love for you, but since they're not that emotionally demonstrative, it can be difficult to know. They'll let you know by the way they appreciate all aspects of you, even the weird things, especially the quirky unique aspects of you. Aquarius will make you feel truly appreciated, which is how you'll know they love you.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aquarius, As Written By One
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
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When a Pisces loves you, they'll express it in indirect ways. They may not come out and say it, but they might be obsessed with taking your picture or writing a play where you're the lead character. When Pisces love you, that love will inspire them to use their creativity. They tend to internalize their feelings, so you have to be sharp to find the clues that they're giving you regarding their feelings.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Pisces, As Written By One