Guys, What Do I Do?

[annambanana]

So I have liked my coworker as more than a friend for awhile now. I can see the signs that he likes me back, but I think he’s just shy. He talks to me on a deeper level when we’re alone, is protective of me, when I expressed anxiety at learning something new he built my confidence up, remembers all the little things I’ve ever told him, etc.

Well…yesterday I finally mustered up the courage to tell him how I feel. I think I really stunned him, and he said that he didn’t know what to say. I told him he didn’t need to say anything now, but he was smiling a lot bigger than normal the rest of the day. He hasn’t said anything to me at all yet about how he may feel. Should I be worried about whether he’ll ever tell me how he feels?

Updates

+1 y

Well, he just informed me that he has a girlfriend... they've been doing long distance for three years. I absolutely will not interfere in this relationship, and I won't be doing anything to make him feel upset either. But I have one final question. Why does he seem to still like me?

[JPresidente]

It's always tough to put your feelings out there and I admire your courage for doing so. Since he did not outright reject you, that is a very promising sign. It means that he probably likes you as well. However, he may not be as far along as you are. Be patient with him and allow him to digest this and I think he'll come around and like you as well.

[JPresidente]

Wow, he threw you a curveball. He shouldn’t be flirting with you if he has a girlfriend. I would put him in the friend zone only for now until or unless he ends things with the girlfriend and says he wants to pursue a relationship with you. He probably wants to keep you in his orbit in case things don’t work out with the girlfriend.

[annambanana]

He actually is a really sweet, considerate, and respectful guy, and he told he that I totally stunned him. He's my age and I don't think he has much experience like me, and I don't think he realized he was flirting. I was flirting with someone once a long time ago and I had no clue that that's what I was doing. But I'm definitely gonna let this be.

[20yearsolder]

Does you worrying about it get you any place? There's no need to worry about it. He's either going to tell you or he's not. Give him a little time to digest what you've told him. If he likes you I'm sure he will let you know eventually

[annambanana]

Thank you.

[20yearsolder]

My pleasure

[boggboss]

No because u told him he didn't need to say anything yet

[Paul09]

Either he's too shy. Not ready Or maybe he doesn't like you in that way and doesn't want to hurt you.

[Guy13]

Hold tight.

[Guy13]

We need time to think when we get that much emotional information. Guys don’t operate that way until we know it is a secure relationship. Too much can end in ghosting 👻. Wait for him.
Could be 10 days. Could have questions

[annambanana]

Thank you! I will.

[Guy13]

Sure-any time. 👍👍

[In_Trance]

This is all in your head

[annambanana]

I would like for you to elaborate for me please.

[annambanana]

Nevermind. I get it now…