Is it normal to like people's stories?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes, it’s normal to like people’s stories. Most people use likes as a quick way to show they enjoyed or noticed a post, though some may read extra meaning into them.
Absolutely. Liking someone’s story is a common, low-effort way to say “I saw this” or “I liked it”—no grand social strategy required.
The only catch is that people interpret likes differently. Most won’t think much of it, while someone might take a like as a hint of interest, especially if you do it often. If you mean something more, a conversation is clearer; if not, a like is still just a like.