If a 40 year old coworker has given me flattering compliments 2 years ago but never ASKED ME OUT is it safe to say he didn't actually believe them?

[Anonymous]

Like he insiniated im smart and desired by men and stuff that is specific but it was honestly really flattering. Plus i was secretly in love with him. I just knew we can't be together so i tried to keep a distance. Plus im shy so maybe that was part of it too.

[ArtemisSilver]

He was probably testing the waters to see if you'd encourage him. Nobody sane is too forward at work.

[Asker]

How would i encourage him?

[Avicenna]

He probably didn’t because it didn’t look possible to him either.

[Asker]

So 2 years now means he will never try?

[Avicenna]

Almost certainly not

[In_Trance]

No he probably meant it he just came to the realization that it's not a good idea to date coworkers

[Asker]

Im gorgeous so its his loss really. He has to settle for ugly girls.

[In_Trance]

It's not a good idea today coworkers no matter what they look like. Eventually one or both of you has to find a new job

[Asker]

Lols. I guess. I seen two couples at work but one of them has a boyfriend who I've seen hold hands with anothergirl AT WORK.

[Iron_Man]

No maybe you’re both too shy to seal the deal

[Asker]

Thanks... Maybe so... 🤣

[Iron_Man]

Sure

[Anonymous]

We older men don't like to come across as the creepy old guy. If you want him, you're gonna have to put in some effort to get him.

[Asker]

Women dont want men. Men want and chase women. Men on this site baffle me. Not attractive at all.

[Opinion Owner]

Then you don't want him. So what's the problem?