Does he like me as more than a friend?

[Anonymous]

This new guy came in to my work a couple months ago. We quickly hit it off and talk nonstop while we’re at work about literally everything often we have really deep conversations. This past month I been getting confused. He hasn’t asked for my number or anything but he is always looking at me and tickling me and tryna make me laugh at work. He knows I’ve been through a lot and so he’s constantly trying to make me laugh and smile because he doesn’t like to see me sad. He pays really close attention to my body language and remembers everything I say even from weeks ago. All of our coworkers tease us and talk about how friendly we are with each other. I don't know if he’s just nervous to ask for my number or what. Also side note he’s 23 I’m 19. And last year his girlfriend and two babies passed away in a house fire so I wonder if maybe he wants to get with me but he’s holding back bc of what he went through? Or does he just like me as friends?

[PrettyPriya]

I’m a bit confused. You said his girlfriend had a tragedy, right? Does he still have a girlfriend? Typically, one would say “ex girlfriend” unless they were still together. You may want to clarify that using the update box for the question.

I will assume he doesn’t. First, impossible to know someone else’s thoughts. At first glance, looks like he is flirting. Thought, very inappropriate for work. He shouldn’t be physically touching you, even if you like it. Someone else could consider that sexual harassment.

The other thing is to be careful dating coworkers. What happens if there is a bad breakup and neither of you can stand to be around each other? Are you going to quit if he doesn’t? How easy is it to find a new job.

That is why so many companies have policies against workplace romances. It can be very disruptive. That is the last thing that your employer wants or needs.

It does however sound very much like flirty behaviour versus friendly. Just my view on it.

[Asker]

No he doesn’t have a girlfriend anymore I’m saying she passed away along with their two kids, they had been together for five years when she and the kids died. And I see what u mean about dating coworkers I just don’t know what to do cus I don’t want to ignore my own feelings for him

[PrettyPriya]

As long as you are allowed to date coworkers, that is up to you. I was just pointing out the potential problems is all. It does sound like he is flirting to me.

[Bethany22]

Maybe he feels like he needs to make more money first before asking you out. He's embarrassed about his financial situation

[Guy13]

Maybe he thinks if he comes in that strong…request your personal information you will freak out. Like he does not want to make work an uncomfortable place for you. Make sense⁉️

[In_Trance]

Guys never want to be friends. Ever