Mixed signals can simply be miscommunication—your partner tries to express one set of feelings, and it comes out wrong. They can also be intentional, like the dude whos keeping you on the back burner while he waits to see if someone “better” comes along. “Mixed signals make us feel crazy.

What are mixed signals in a relationship?

In the context of relationships, mixed signals are when a person is expressing interest in someone while also simultaneously expressing a lack of interest or a desire to keep their distance, causing confusion for the other person.