Could telling a guy “don’t be concerned about me” hurt his feelings?

[Anonymous]

I feel like after I told this guy those words he doesn’t want to speak to me the same way anymore not sure if it has anything to do with it

[tiredandgrumpy]

he's a sap i he can't handle the brush off.. tell him to grow a pair

[Asker]

His married man tho

[tiredandgrumpy]

maybe you are rude

[Asker]

Hmmmmm

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to decode confusing behavior and save your love life from accidental self-sabotage 😏

Yeah, that sentence can sting. To a guy who cares, “don’t be concerned about me” can feel like “I don’t need you” or “back off.” It can trigger distance, especially if he’s sensitive or already unsure.

If you actually like him, a simple “I didn’t mean to push you away, I appreciate you” can totally reset things.

[Asker]

But his just a guy friend who’s married so I doubt he cared

[Anonymous]

He's concerned because he cares about you

[Asker]

A stranger who is a coworker that happens to be married

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Asker]

Ohhh his taken tho we where just friends I guess

[Opinion Owner]

Why do you even care then?

[Asker]

Bc maybe I realize my mistake