Does my coworker like me?

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I have been work friends with him for a while but I was involved with another a guy so I didn't pay him much attention. All though, deep down I always had some interest in him since the beginning. If I were to describe his personality I was label him as the general nice, funny guy. I am usually pretty on point when it comes to the interest of men but I am not quiet sure with this one. we spend most or our work days bantering and pulling pranks and trying to get under the others skin. But other than the playful banter, we've never had actually flirted. From observation, haven't seen being so teasing and playful with anyone else. He has also mentioned that he loves and enjoys our banter.

I'm not saying the banter is the only sign, I've seen him looking at me across the room a few times. and he has made some attempts to touch me. He smiles and laughs when he's with me a lot. He has given me a compliment or two, but it turned into a joke so it was hard to decipher if he was really complimenting or joking around. of course if I have ever need support with something going on in my life, he has always taken me seriously. Other than this, I can't think of any other signs. he is extremely playful so it's hard to know if its just that, or his attempt in flirting. I also know that he has never had a girlfriend to been intimate but has hinted in the past that he does want one, never given me any hint if he had someone in mind so I can understand why flirting might be more difficult for him. I am not sure if he has even been jealous, but one time he had physically removed me from a conversation with some other guy, literally.

Most people tell me that he likes me or I like him etc. He has never denied it when said in front of him but he has also never agreed. I think I've said enough, based on context, is this flirty or friendly?

Does my coworker like me?
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