Signs he likes you if he wants to keep the date going

Extending a date is almost never a test. It's him saying the date is working and he doesn't want it to end yet. The risk for him is real. He might have work tomorrow, or he's spending more money, or he's tired. He does it anyway.

Some guys will do this out of habit or to avoid awkwardness. You can usually tell because the extension feels half-hearted. He'll suggest something vague or say it's just if you want to. A guy who actually likes you will make a specific suggestion and sound like he means it. He's not just filling silence. He's invested in the next thing happening.

Your reply needs to do two things at once. First, you match his energy and show you're into it. No hedging, no making him wait for a reply, no acting like you're doing him a favor. Second, you stay real about what you can actually do. If you're tired, say you'll do one drink and then head home. If you've got an early morning, name it.

The move is to be warm and clear at the same time. Say yes to what he's offering, not yes to whatever he might ask for next. This keeps the date good and gives you room to set a real endpoint. He'll respect that more than pretending you have unlimited time.

Reply while you're still together or within a few minutes of leaving. The whole point of extending the date is momentum. Wait too long and he'll think you're not interested or you're overthinking it. Fast reply means you were ready for this.

On the exit, don't drag it out. If you said one drink, stick to one drink. If you said 30 minutes, notice when that's up and make a move. Guys notice when someone leaves when they said they would. It's attractive. It also makes the next date easier to lock in because there's no resentment or feeling of being strung along. Short dates that end on time beat long dates where someone's watching the clock.