So I have this coworker I kinda like. I've been trying to be cautious and not feel that way, and remind myself of his faults, but it's been building up. We've worked together for a year and a half now, and even if not working on the same thing, usually talk if we see each other. He points out that we make a good team, and we really do. We both work a second job (so 11 hour days), and mine is his full time dream job. We have a lot in common.
So when I was heading out today, I checked in to see if he needed anything. He followed me out, and got ahead when we were heading downstairs to leave. I wasn't sure if he was trying to ditch me or just ready to head home, so I sped up. He slowed his pace, started talking to me, and waited for me to clock out before leaving. We head out, he starts talking more. Easily could've said good night. We park in opposite parts of the parking lot, so usually when it gets to the split he generally says goodnight, or we stop there. I'd asked him a question a tiny bit before then, so I assumed he'd answer and be like "anyway, good night." But he kept talking and walking so I went with it.
We ended up walking towards his car, zig zagging, away from either of our cars, and then back towards the middle where we stopped in the middle of the parking lot. His body language was great, listening, talking, eye contact, etc., but his feet after we stopped and I looked down after a few minutes were the total opposite directions of me. He's the one who initiated the convo, and kept walking, but he also ended it, and I know that the feet is an awful sign. And I kinda complain way more than I meant. So I'm just confused, and wondering if he felt like he had to talk to me. Also I feel bad for complaining.
I think just input would be nice, and appreciated, so thank you in advance. 😊
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