Why is my male coworker suddenly cold and avoiding me after I asked him out?

[Anonymous]

I already asked him if everything was okay, and he told me it was and that he isn’t ignoring me. Still, his cold behavior suggests otherwise. I’ve tried giving him space like others advised, but it’s getting to the point where I need to move on for my own mental well‑being.

The difficult part is that I still have to see him at work five days a week. I honestly wish things would go back to normal, but I don’t know how to approach the topic with him anymore. Whenever I try to talk about work-related things, he looks scared or gives me a deer‑in‑the‑headlights expression.

[Masie]

Likely he isn't interested or doesn't want to get involved with a coworker. That can get messy. The place I work at doesn't even allow it. It is a policy that you have to agree to.

I don't agree with dating people from work, but then again, I don't date in general so I may be a bit biased. It is probably for the best this didn't work out.

[Abbycado]

You made a mistake by asking a coworker out. Ffs 🤦🏻‍♀️

[Alex-Snow]

You did nothing wrong. Take the high road and stay friendly but professional. It is his loss I guess. How old is the guy? Is he single?

[Anonymous]

Move on. And if he reverses himself, do not change.

[DryGermanGuy]

He isn’t interested. Move on.

[Nikki1989]

You never date coworkers.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Dating coworkers is risky

[Anonymous]

What did you say and what was his response?

[413kim]

Just move on. Sounds like you are trying to much.

[Anonymous]

Maybe he's shy.,