I think my boss is attracted to me?

[Anonymous]

I’m relatively new at my current job, and haven’t spoke loads with my team. Recently I have noticed a thick tension between myself and my boss- at first I thought it was general awkwardness, but I catch him looking at me a lot, when we are in the room just us two it feels difficult to converse but we always look at each other, there’s an energy that I find hard to ignore. He asks me to do things for him and then seems weirdly awkward when I speak to him, but very smiley. His eyes follow me when I go to his desk and his voice lowers, the eye contact is so intense and feels like there’s something unspoken there. It actually made me quite overwhelmed last time! He looks to me in a group of people. His body language has more recently been very open, very smiley. He seems genuinely more uplifted after speaking to me. The only problem, aside from him obviously being my boss, is I am nearly half his age and he is the senior director on my team! Will this awkwardness eventually subside? I can converse easily with everyone else in the team but with him there seems to be a wall of tension. Maybe he knows it’s inappropriate and feels it himself? Or am I making this all up? Help pls!

[Anonymous]

It's possible that your boss may be attracted to you, but it's also important to remember that there could be other reasons for his behavior. It's possible that he may simply be awkward or have difficulty communicating with you for other reasons.

Regardless, it's important to maintain professional boundaries in the workplace, especially given the power dynamics and potential consequences involved. It's important to prioritize your own emotional well-being and comfort, and to communicate any concerns or discomfort with your boss or with HR if necessary.

If you feel uncomfortable or unsure about the situation, it may be helpful to seek support from a trusted colleague, mentor, or counselor. It's also important to consider your own career goals and priorities, and to make decisions that align with your values and aspirations.

Remember that you have the right to work in a safe and respectful environment, and that you deserve to be treated with professionalism and respect in the workplace. It can be difficult to navigate these types of situations, so it's important to approach the situation with care and caution, and to prioritize your own well-being and boundaries.

[DizzyDesii]

I usually distance myself from the person or job completely if i feel the boss is pushing up on me. I guess it wouldn't be as creepy now because im older but when younger, teachers and bosses made moves and that weirded me out

[Nikki1989]

Dating the boss is never a good idea.

[spartan55]

He's probably married anyway.

[spartan55]

It's more like you are attracted to your boss and are projecting your feelings over the entire situation.

[Iron_Man]

Is that good or bad for you?

[Asker]

I feel attracted to him but not necessarily the best dynamic

[Iron_Man]

Why don’t you try dating him casual dating and see how it goes

[Usernamestinks]

Ever heard don’t shit where you lay