: a showing of thoughts or feelings that are very different from each other I dont know if he likes me; he keeps giving me mixed messages.

What does it mean when a girl gives mixed messages?

A woman gives out mixed signals when she is not sure about her own feelings. She is not adept at communicating her own feelings. She is herself not aware that her behavior is interpreted as mixed signals by the opposite sex. She gives mixed signals because she is playing hard to get.

How can you avoid sending mixed messages?

The following steps will help you prevent sending mixed messages.Talk to people face-to-face. Ask what is wrong. Clear up any misunderstandings immediately. Avoid saying dumb things. Keep the lines of communication open. End the relationship.