Why does my coworker always ask what’s wrong?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been working with him for almost a year and we’ve become friends, and recently I’ve been more open about my problems to him. But even before that if I look “off” he approaches me and asks “what’s wrong?”. It’s sweet when I do have problems but other times I’m just zoned out, or I’m figuring something out on my own. My automatic response is “nothing” but he doesn’t believe me. Sometimes he asks multiple times throughout my shift and asks if it’s x or y thing in my life that’s making me feel bad. Sometimes I just don’t feel like making myself vulnerable at that time. But I wonder why he feels the need to know what’s making me feel sad or mad. He does seem to be at least somewhat protective of me in general compared to how he treats other female coworkers.

[Guy13]

It sounds as though he has been carrying a flame for you for quite some time. He seems pretty committed. Do you have any intention of being more than friends. He certainly does hope for that…Has he asked you out?

[Asker]

He has not asked me out nor asked for my number, but I get nervous with people in general so perhaps he’s trying to not spook me? Lol

[Guy13]

Well, it is on you to make it happen especially if you are emitting uneasiness energy. It’s all on you… 😎

[rbow_Z28]

I think he genuinley concerned and cares for you. He may be trying to help you see something you aren't seeing, and that concerns him. However; you mentioned, that he does seem to be protective of you. I wonder if he is trying to help you see that he likes you more than a co-worker. Perhaps he is hoping for a relationship?

[KrakenAttackin]

He isn't fully 'Simp Trained " yet. He will learn.

[Anonymous]

They care about your welfare as a co worker?

[Anonymous]

Do you look down or upset about something?

[Asker]

I believe I have a sad looking face naturally and some days I am upset, but nobody has ever asked me if something was wrong beside him; and he does a good job at noticing my body language eg. if I’m tense or anxious

[Iron_Man]

Sounds like he likes you

[In_Trance]

because you don't tell them