He loves me, he loves me not, he...loves me?Dating is hard and sometimes the hardest part is simply figuring out if a guy likes you or if he's just being nice. Everyone knows the story: Youve been on a date or two and those damn butterflies be beating apart your stomach. You think he likes you, maybe, but what if he doesnt? What if hes just being polite? Leading you on? Telling you what you want to hear?Before you lose your mind, take a breath. Were here to help. Here are 20 signs hes actually into you, and not just stringing you along.Sign #1: He straight up tells youIt can be a bit of a shock, and it can also seem too good to be true sometimes, but there is the occasional man who will actually just be upfront and tell you when he's into you. A crazy concept, I know, but it can (and does) actually happen.Sign #2: He doesn't play any gamesNobody likes to be toyed around with, and nobody likes the games. If he's not playing any games with you and it totally seems genuine, he may actually be into you.Sign #3: He texts you without needing a prompt.This is a big one. If youre always the one starting a conversation, its hard to tell if youre ever really on his mind. But if he texts you first, it means hes initiating the communication. A good sign!Sign #4: He uses emojis in his messages.This may seem silly, but in this day and age, emojis are part of our digital vocabulary. Some guys just arent emoji users, so youll have to get to know his style a bit, but if youre always throwing a wink, a heart, or a kissy-face his way with not even a smiley in returnit could mean hes just not that into you.Sign #5: He calls, instead of texts.A phone call? Whats that? Yes, we can actually talk on our smartphones. And if a guy foregoes the text and goes right for the phone call, that definitely means hes down to get to know you more.Sign #6: He makes the plans for the next date.If youre not into someone, you either tell them, or ghost them, hoping theyll forget about you. But if a guy is eager to spend time with you, hell make sure you have plans to hang out. If hes the one setting up the next date, you can bet hes into you.Sign #7: He asks questions.When youre just being polite, you usually let the other person talk, adding in a few uh-huhs and yeahs to show them youre (sort of) paying attention. But if your date is engaged in the conversation, asking questions and wanting to know more about you, its a good sign!Sign #8: He invites you to his place.If hes just being polite, and doesnt see things going further, hes definitely not going to let you know where he lives! If you get the invite, its a thumbs up for sure.Sign #9: He invites you to stay the night.This is part two of the previous sign. So, youve made it to his place. Good sign. You watch a movie, or have dinnermaybe a little more! Then, instead of calling you an Uber, he asks you to stay the night! Yeah, hes into you.Sign #10: He talks to you during the day.If youre only getting Hey, you up? messages at 3 a.m., he might have only one thing on his mind. But, if he sends you a message during the day, saying hi, asking how your day is, telling you a funny story, all signs point to something more than a booty call!Sign #11: He introduces you to his friends.Bringing someone youre dating to meet your friends is no small gesture. If he was just being polite, theres no way hed open up to you like that!Sign #12: Your dates are more than just dinner and a movie.Dinner and a movie dates are so junior high. Sitting through a movie doesnt give you the chance to talk and get to know someone. So if its always a night at the movies, you may be getting the cold shoulder.Sign #13: He reveals something embarrassing.Maybe its a childhood story. Or a nervous tic. Whatever it may be, letting your guard down and revealing something embarrassing is not something youd do for just anyone. If hes opening up, hes probably into you!Sign #14: Hes honest about wanting to see other people or not.Some may call it having the conversation. If hes willing to talk about the status of your relationship, that usually means he sees it continuing in some form. Maybe hes into you, but prefers open relationships. Maybe hes into you and doesnt want to see other people. Either way, if hes sharing his feelings, it means youre important to him.Sign #15: He buys you something.Now, this doesnt mean hes showering you with expensive gifts (necessarily), or that the only way people can show affection is through material things. But, if he buys you flowers, or a ticket to a show, or picks up the tab at dinner, it means he doesnt mind spending some of his money (as well as his time) on you.Sign #16: He invites you on a trip.Ding ding ding! No sane person would invite someone they werent into on a trip. It means youre together for long periods of time, sharing hotels, car rides, and adventures. If a trip is in your future, you can bet he really really likes you!Sign #17: He tells his family about youThis doesnt mean you have to meet his family, but if he tells a sibling or a cousin or a parent or anybody else who shares any type of blood relation to him about you, he may actually be into you. Bonus sign, if he does want you to meet the fam, hes for realsie serious.Sign #18: He posts about you on social mediaHe doesnt necessarily need to tell the world he belongs to you. But if youve taken a picture or two together that you see pop up on his feed, maybe accompanied with a cute caption, he might be subtly letting everyone know whos really got his interest.Sign #19: He's curious if you're talking to anybody elseHey, hes told you about whether or not he wants to see other people. Before he initiates that conversation, he may also just be curious about your dating life as a whole. Maybe its him thats questioning your interest instead of vice versa?Sign #20: He cooks for youHoney, if he pulls out the pots and pans and whips something up for a meal together, hes a keeper. It doesnt have to be a gourmet meal, but any time or effort spent in the kitchen making sure youre fed is a sure sign hes actually interested.