Expensive Perfume as a gift?

[Anonymous]

I work occasionally with a gentleman. I was able to get him some extra money on his paycheck due to some unposted payments. He bought me a very expensive bottle of perfume from Creed as a "thank you". There seems to be a lot of flirting on his end, but pulls back frequently, then he's back on again. He also talks about our working/business/investment future a lot. I totally have a huge crush on him, but I do my best to keep that to myself. Should I consider that he might really want more than friendship or could he really just be saying thank you? He's got me so confused some days. But the perfume is so luxurious and intoxicating. He mentioned after I put it on that the undertones f**k with your head. Thoughts? Someone please help me figure this out.

[HollyK21]

Considering the fact that this gift wasn’t out of the blue and was in response to you helping him get more money, I think it’s safe to assume that it’s a thank you. That doesn’t have to do with how he feels about you though, and what you’re basically asking is for us to delve into his mind and tell you what means what, which we can’t do so none of our responses will appease you. What it comes down to with you and him is an adult conversation, clarifying if the connection is simple flirting or something more. If your reasons for not having that conversation are too great then I don’t think you’re ever be satisfied.

[slatyb]

He's crushing on you too, but he's afraid to be direct about it because he fears a harassment complaint. Invite him to lunch or dinner, or if you are DTF invite him to dinner at your place.

[Pterodon]

I highly suspect he’s interested in more but the only way to know for sure would be to put yourself out there and tell him how you feel then ask him out