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AIBU to turn down a colleague?

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Rubbishatpubquizzes · 31/03/2024 21:28

I'm good friends with a man I've worked with for a couple of months and I admit I do fancy him. We talk all the time, get on really well, tons in common and similar personalities, I do find him attractive.
We've spent time together as friends one-to-one and we've always got tons to talk about. He's made it clear he'd like to go on a date but I think dating at work is a bad idea. I've refused someone in a previous workplace for the same reason.
The last time I did date at work, it didn't end well and it was incredibly awkward/difficult to have to still see them at work, it made me want to change jobs.
So AIBU to keep things platonic, even if he's a lovely guy? I don't want him to think it's him as it isn't, if we didn't work together I would be interested in dating.

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Rubbishatpubquizzes · 31/03/2024 21:34

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 31/03/2024 21:32

Yes, work and love rarely work, so steer clear until one of you leaves and are still free. Good luck

Thank you :) we do have a few couples there together but I always wonder what would happen if they split up. You just have to be professional I guess at all times.

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 31/03/2024 21:32

Yes, work and love rarely work, so steer clear until one of you leaves and are still free. Good luck

Rubbishatpubquizzes · 31/03/2024 21:31

BCBird · 31/03/2024 21:30

Be up front. Tell him.why

I will definitely do :) i just hope he doesn't think I'm making excuses. If one of us left I'd definitely consider it.

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Rubbishatpubquizzes · 31/03/2024 21:31

I do feel that I've led him on somewhat by talking lots and meeting up alone, even if nothing has ever happened.

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BCBird · 31/03/2024 21:30

Be up front. Tell him.why

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