Being alone can be a very unwelcoming place and you only have to enter almost any bar on a Saturday evening to find it packed with single women looking for guys. There' s no doubt that having a boyfriend can enrich your life in many ways but getting the guy in the first place can be agonizing.

Entering the dating scene is like taking your first ride on a roller coaster. One minute you are taking that slow ride up the slope, then there is a moment of anticipation at the top, and then suddenly you get sent plummeting down again, and then it starts all over again.

So what is the answer to the question that all single women looking for guys constantly ask themselves "what are the signs that he likes me?"

He may be giving out subtle hints that he likes you by means of body language but you need to know what to look for and observe him closely.

Eye contact
If he is directing glances your way and then holding eye contact for a few seconds longer than necessary, this is a sure sign that he is interested in you. A more obvious sign is when he looks up and down your body with an appreciative glance.

Relaxed
Is he sitting or standing in a relaxed position with his arms hanging loosely at his side or using his hands to express himself. If so, then he is more than happy to be in your company. On the other hand if he is in a position with his arms folded across his chest, then this is a very definite signal that he is not comfortable with you and that he considers himself to be forbidden territory.

Touching
If you find him brushing your hand with his or placing his hand on your knee, then again he definitely likes you.

Smiling
Wearing a happy smile that reaches to his eyes is yet another sign that he likes you. Beware of any man who smiles just with is mouth since this is a sure sign that he is not being sincere.