What Does It Mean When a Girl Stares at You & What to Do

If you’re wondering what does it mean when a girl stares at you, you are not alone. As a dating coach, I have been asked this question countless times. There is more than one answer.

If a girl stares at you for more than 3 seconds, you might want to consider what she is thinking. Here are all the possible meanings.

What Does It Mean When a Girl Stares at You 

When a girl stares at you it might mean she finds you attractive, maybe she recognizes you, she could be upset with you, perhaps she’s intrigued by you, she may be checking you out, possibly she’s surprised to see you, she might want you to approach her, or maybe she thinks you are staring at her.

1. She Finds You Attractive

She finds herself very attracted to you. It may be your looks, the vibe you give off, or something much deeper. She cannot help but stare when you are around.

2. She Thinks You Look Like Someone

You may look like someone she knows, and she is marveling at the resemblance. Or you might remind her of someone, yet she cannot remember who. She is taking a good look as she tries to figure it out.

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3. She Wants You to Notice Her

She is doing this on purpose so you feel her gaze and look back at her.

4. She’s Checking You Out

She noticed you, and is taking a good look at the merchandise. She is not yet sure if she likes you.

5. She Likes You

When a girl likes you, she may not even realize that she’s staring. She cannot help herself, she likes what she sees.

6. She’s Upset With You

Whether you know about it or not, something you did or said rubbed her the wrong way. She is not happy with you and is staring at you in anger.

7. She’s Intrigued by You

Something about you has caught her attention and she is curious to know more.

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8. Something About You Stands Out

Something about you draws her eyes. Perhaps she likes your style, maybe your fly is open. This is a stare of interest, not romance.

9. She’s Surprised to See You

Whether you know her or not, she recognizes you, and wasn’t expecting to cross paths.

10. She Thinks You’re Staring at Her

Perhaps you were staring at her, perhaps you were not. She is under the impression that you were, and is staring back.

What to Do When a Girl Stares at You

When a girl stares at you, it’s best to make eye contact and warmly smile back. You may want to go over and say hello, you could stare back, you might want to ask her why she is staring, you could possibly wink and wave her over, or you can ignore her completely. No matter what you do, be considerate and respectful.

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What Does It Mean When a Girl Stares at You Without Smiling

When a girl stares at you without smiling she may think you look like someone she knows, she may be checking you out, she could be upset with you, she could be intrigued by you, perhaps something about you stands out, or possibly she thinks you were staring at her.  

What Does It Mean When a Girl Stares at You From a Distance

When a girl stares at you from a distance she may need a few seconds to recognize you, she might find you attractive, she may think you look like someone she knows, perhaps she is checking you out, or maybe something about you stands out.    

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What Does It Mean When a Girl Looks at You and Smiles

When a girl looks at you and smiles she may find you intriguing and attractive, she might want you to notice her back, perhaps she’s checking you out in a romantic way, she may like you, perhaps something about you stands out that she likes, or in some way is probably interested in you.

Conclusion

When a girl stares at you there are many possible meanings. From romance to intrigue, anger to obsession, it can be hard to determine the correct one. Don’t make any assumptions before considering all meanings listed above.

When considering the above listed meanings, take into account whether or not you know her, and whether or not you want to meet her.