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How to Tell If He Likes You, Why He Pulls Away & Decoding Mixed Signals

November 5, 2026 · 31 min

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Does he actually like you? Why did he suddenly pull away? Why does he act interested but won't commit? And what are you supposed to do when his words and actions don't match? These are the questions that launched my career as a relationship writer back in 2009, and in this episode, I'm going back to my roots. I'm sharing the conversation that completely changed how I understood men and dating, and breaking down some of the biggest questions women have about male behavior. We'll talk about how to tell if a guy genuinely likes you (and why the little moments don't mean nearly as much as you think), why men pull away, why liking someone doesn't necessarily mean wanting a relationship, and what it actually means to be "easy to be with" without becoming a doormat. I'm also sharing a personal story about how my own fears and insecurities almost sabotaged my relationship with my now-husband, and why the stories we tell ourselves after a breakup can sometimes hurt us more than the breakup itself. The goal isn't to become an expert at decoding every little thing a man does. It's to understand what's happening so you can stop overthinking, stop taking everything personally, and make better decisions for yourself. Books: 10 Things Evert Woman Needs to Know About Men - https://link.amazon/B03Ub1wkH Detached - https://link.amazon/B0dSQUwz0 Join my Inner Circle - https://sabrinabendory.com/membership-info Learn more here: https://www.sabrinabendory.com Instagram: @sabrinabendory - https://www.instagram.com/sabrinabendory/ #DatingAdvice #RelationshipAdvice
00:00:00: The story that launched my relationship-writing career
00:04:25: How to tell if he likes you: Watch for action, not hints
00:08:09: Why attraction doesn't always lead to commitment
00:11:00: Readiness, significance, and relationship timing
00:14:28: Why men pull away and when space requires communication
00:19:38: Being "easy to be with" without abandoning your needs
00:24:04: Choosing someone for the ordinary hardships of life
00:25:00: Building a full life vs. playing hard to get
00:27:39: Breakups, compartmentalization, and reframing self-blame

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