Can you give me input on why my professors often "watch" me or stare?

[Anonymous]

There is a college professor I know; he's on the older side, and he's always staring at me in an "odd" way. My friend has had him as a professor, however, I have not. From what I hear, he's very kind, understanding and intelligent. He's a bit weird, but as someone who is equally as "strange," I find that to be completely fine. He's also a professor, so I think a bit of eccentricity is expected. Mostly, when I have seen him, or I've been near him with my friend, he'll gaze at me; his eyes will follow me and watch me. (I have hardly spoken to him; I usually don't need to.) He will stare without fail; it's like he's in some kind of trance, and he'll make eye contact with me, as if he wants me to "know" he's looking/watching. I hardly ever stare at him, yet I can still catch him in my perheprial view. Also, in close spaces, with him and other students, it's usually pretty obvious where he's looking; without looking at him. I cannot help but wonder what this is about. Maybe he's curious about me? I am an "Aspie," so I know I can be an oddity to some; though from what I've seen in his social interactions, he may be on the spectrum as well. (He/most don't know I am on the spectrum.) I've never been great at understanding certain social cues, but where I lack in social conformity, I make up for in reason and curiosity. On another note, this isn't the first professor I've caught purposefully staring at me. I say "purposefully," because I feel like it's improbable that they're just "lost in thought." I had one female professor who was always looking at me, when she spoke to the entire class. I also had another male professor who would watch me from his desk, during group discussions, and look at me a lot during lectures. So I wonder then, do I come off as a good student? (I am a straight A student.) Do they find me attractive; are they creeps? What do you think? I'm not looking for any specific answer/advice. Just curious, and seeking a better understanding...

[Stazz76]

I have to admit that Aspie girls are the most attractive to me. I'm likely an undiagnosed Aspie and also a straight A student, but found my interest in girls was more about anatomical curiosity than about forming realtionships, and this conflicted with my religious upbringing, so I never had any girlfriends when in school.

That said, here's my take on your situation: When there's a conflict between what the animal brain wants, and what the social brain knows we can't have, the brain goes into fantasy land. These professors can't help but to gaze at you when they see you - it allows them to have more vivid fantasies about you later. (There are any number of reasons why they stare and not engage you in conversation or take any further action, e. g. Teachers are forbidden from having relations with their students).

If you're also curious about them too, tread carefully.

[NishantPu]

He want to give you some private class.
Stay away from him

[Guy13]

He must think you are attractive

[fonduegirl]

Probably fighting a tiny crush he's on you