Why would a guy suddenly start ignoring/being rude to a girl?

[Anonymous]

I am crushing hard on my coworker and I thought he was crushing too. He was really nice to me, did favors for me, was polite, awkward and quiet around me not everybody else, he stared at me all the time and when I looked, he looked away quickly. We used to talk and be friendly with each other, but he hardly said anything when we were alone together. He was so quiet almost like a different person.

Now suddenly he acts like I don't exist. I didn't do anything. He talks to everybody and is friendly and then just walks passed me without looking or saying anything. I said hi to him once a few days ago and he just nods and smiles a bit then walks away. Didn't say anything to me for the whole day and has ignored me since. He was talking to me and being nice the day before. I'm hurt and feel guilty of something. He is really going out of his way to ignore and avoid me. I can tell. I think he hates me sometimes. Should I break the ice and ask what is going on and if I did something or wait till he comes to me? Also, why is he doing this? I know he still doesn't have a girlfriend but even if he did, why can't get treat me like he does the other workers?

p. s. im really shy and may come off as disinterested

[Viperkiss]

I bet he felt rejected in some way. He probably likes you but became frustrated when he figured you don't like him back. Guys do this so as to try and get over someone and try and stop liking her.
You can save this, but you must act quickly and obviously.
Tell him you have noticed his change and that it makes you sad because you wanted to get to know him a little better. Then ask him if he wants to get together for a drink or somthing.
This will let him know you are interested without reviling too much.

[Darknut123]

Asker, are there any updates on this.. sounds like he really likes you and put a lot of effort into you, probably felt absolutely devastated.. believe me, there are us guys out there that do care.

[EmilyMcCoy]

Just ask him what's going on.. You have nothing to lose :) If he doesn't answer to your question, just walk away and start ignoring him a bit. You'll see that he'll come back to you soon :)

[Anonymous]

I don't know but his feelings are definitely hurt! I'm thinking poor communication maybe he liked u but didn't think u liked him back

[Asker]

But why would that even be a reason to act like I don't even exist? He talks to everybody else :(

[InitialZ]

I do that as well when in that situation. Some guys just clam up guess that's how they process everything.

[Moose2coolvargas]

I'm in a similar situation, lol it would be funny if this that same person. Small world I doubt it though. Praying for the right direction

[Blueeyes2016]

Hindsight now is 20/20 isn't it? 8 months have helped

[Anonymous]

"p. s. im really shy and may come off as disinterested"

That is your answer. Stop making him think you are disinterested.

[InitialZ]

Maybe he knows another worker likes you.

[Asker]

No... the only other males in my workplace are 50 years old+ and married...

[InitialZ]

And how old are both of you?

[Asker]

We're both in our early 20s... he's a little older

[InitialZ]

What job is it that everyone else is 50+ except you 2?

[Asker]

We clean a building... do you not believe me? it's true

[InitialZ]

Its not that. Im just trying to get a picture of things. Usually when I get jealous I act the same way.