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I’m the purple msgs and he’s the grey. The convo hasn’t been going on very long at all, you don’t have to be a gamer to understand the context but just see the back and forth. 30F, this is a pattern that’s happened A LOT and I can’t tell if it’s b/c I’m boring. Or the guy is a dud, I’m unlucky or just the nature of OLD apps etc. I get that a lot of people want to jump to meeting in person asap but he hasn’t even asked yet so don’t think that’s the case here. As soon as I notice a shift whether it be the longer response times or the guy stops asking about me/not open-ended, I stop the conversation in its tracks. To be clear, that first message he sent wasn’t an actual direct message. It was a comment he made on one of my photos. I’m not going to beat a dead horse, I took the hint and stopped replying.

I honestly try not to scream back. She screams at literal full volume about her everything all day calls me stupid crazy sick a loser etc. tells me to kill myself? she corners me and scream in my face. She does this on my lunch break too. So now I take lunch across the street with my significant other. Who she is afraid of.

They aren't a boss. She does it to her adult kids and wonder why they go low contact. I am ready to quit because I feel bullied. But would miss my customers. I honestly have a bad temper I could make her cry if I want to but I have great self control and try not let it out. I love my job but this is bs.

I've become friends with a coworker (save the lecture, it's just retail). I believe we both have feelings and that's where it's heading, but he's scared to make a move (severe insecurity and risk of work problems most likely) and so am I. And I still have some doubts, so I'd like feedback. Are these things he has done just something a guy would do if he sees you as a friend? I'm autistic (he is too) so I have trouble with this stuff :( We're both single by the way and are aware of that.

-gives a custom nickname, and petnames ("my dear" "yes maam" "the lady")

-sent a sleepy shirtless picture (not full body but the shoulders were showing)

-has told his friends/family about me

-does things for me even though it's not his favorite (taking pictures with me, watching my favorite show)

-subtle touches like nudging and patting the back, playfully touching my knee

-shares very personal life stuff

-wants to spend time with me (I always do the final planning though, we've hung out 3 times - seen 2 movies, and the third time took a walk then went to dinner)

-willing to drive 30+ minutes to see me

-told me he doesn't know when he's being flirted with and also is scared to touch women without explicit permission

This sounds so obvious typing it out but I'm still conflicted. Looking primarily for male feedback but will gladly take anyone's opinion. I really don't wanna be the one to bring it up to him, so maybe also some tips on how to clearly show him I'm open to taking it further?