What is she avoids me but looks at me?

It's a common and often confusing situation when someone seems to avoid you but also steals glances. Here's a breakdown of potential reasons and interpretations:

• Attraction: Perhaps there's an underlying attraction, but the person is hesitant or shy. They might be afraid of rejection, unsure of your feelings, or dealing with internal conflict about whether or not to pursue something. The looking could be a way to gauge your interest without directly interacting. This could also be connected to Fear of Vulnerability.

• Anxiety/Awkwardness: Their behavior might stem from social anxiety or feeling awkward around you specifically. They might worry about saying the wrong thing, appearing foolish, or not knowing how to act. The looking could be them checking to see if you are looking at them or if you noticed something.

• Interest (Non-Romantic): They might be curious about you as a person, interested in your activities or opinions, or simply observant. The avoidance could be unrelated, such as being busy or preoccupied. Perhaps they have Social Anxiety.

• Conflict Avoidance: If there's been a past disagreement or tension, they might avoid direct interaction to prevent further conflict. However, the glances suggest they haven't completely moved on from the situation.

• Unresolved Feelings: It's possible they have unresolved feelings (positive or negative) from a past relationship or interaction. The avoidance is a way to protect themselves, while the looking indicates they haven't fully processed those feelings. This can also trigger Emotional Rollercoaster.

• Testing the Waters: The person could be subtly testing the waters to see how you react to their presence. The glances may be attempts to initiate contact without fully committing.

• Low Self-Esteem: This could be a manifestation of low self-esteem. Low Self-Esteem issues might be the cause. They might be afraid of your reaction or thinking of themselves badly.

• They are unsure: Maybe the person does not know how to handle you. If you just met this person they could be in a state of shock.