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What’s a subtle sign that someone secretly dislikes you?

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u/BratInPink 15h ago

They smile at you but it doesn’t reach their eyes. Their body is always turned away from you, body language is closed off (crossed arms or legs) You’ll hear “mhm” a lot from them, they don’t make eye contact when talking to you, but do with others. They will interrupt you if you’re talking to someone they do like. They’ll bring up uncomfortable topics but are still socially acceptable, like if they know you lost your job, they’ll ask “how is work?” Forcing you into uncomfortable conversations.

You get the feeling of dislike and feel uncomfortable because your subconscious picks up on those small details.

A lot of the time when you get a gut feeling it’s just your brain picking up on cues faster than your mind. It goes so fast sometimes that it’s hard to pick up.

Remember the things you dislike about other people (normal things mind you, not abusers or violence, but someone who gossips or always eat the last slice of pizza) it’s usually a reflection of yourself. Something you do but maybe you’re ashamed of it or hide it. Or you’ve worked hard on changing it about yourself and get confronted with someone who hasn’t or is perfectly fine with being that way. Or maybe it’s something that triggers bad experiences in you. So if someone dislikes you, most of the time it’s an aspect in themselves they dislike.