I like this guy at work. We “flirt” quite often but it’s very subtle; so I can’t confirm his feelings; however, my coworkers have brought up that they can see that we have chemistry and have asked me if I liked him or if there was something going on between the two of us… needless to say, because we both work in a highly professional setting and he does hold a higher position than me, we have kept it on the down low by nature. Anyways, there was a big project going on for the holidays coming up and I sent a text saying that I could help out if he needed me to. He texted back “I need you tonight.”…. Now, the thing is, he could have said “your help would be greatly appreciated” or “I do need your help tonight” but he said “I need you tonight”…. Ya know what I mean? and I was told that everything that a man does is fully intentional so with that being said, am I just delusional and reading into it or do you think he was subliminally telling me that he needed me?
Subliminal message in this text or am I just reading into it?
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Hmm that's an interesting text from him. Reading between the lines, I think there might be a subliminal message there. A few reasons:
- He didn't have to specifically say "I need you", he could've just said he needs help like you said.
- Guys usually are pretty direct, so saying "I need you" instead of help sounds more personal.
- Your coworkers see the chemistry too, so it's not just in your head.
- Everything a guy does is pretty intentional as you were told. I think saying "I need you" falls into that.
If you like him back, I'd maybe play into it subtly. Text back something flirty like "well you've got me, what do you need me to do?" See how he responds. Give a little to get a little and gauge his reaction.
Workplace relationships can be tricky but it seems like there could be something there. Flirting is one thing but that text sounds a bit more loaded if you know what I mean. I'd say keep it light and see if he keeps sending those subtle signals that maybe he's into you too. Good luck! Let me know what happens.
Whoever told you everything a man does is intentional is probably delusional 🤣
Yes there seems to be a double entendra in that text that implies romantic or sexual interest but I’d honestly follow it and see where it goes. I’m not gay or anything but as a guy I know that we aren’t all calculation clever chess masters with text.
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