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Notenoughimagination · 07/02/2017 20:00

I have an old work colleague who I think might have had a crush on me but was very shy with me. I had a crush on him but was also nervous so in my nervousness I think I came across standoffish.

He messaged me on Facebook a few weeks after finishing working together saying 'hey (name) how are you? Just wondering if you have that report from (insert meeting name).

Now I may be being ridiculous but I think he likes me and this was his way of getting in contact rather than actually needing information about the report as I've found out he was already sent the notes by a mutual colleague and had them before messaging me. He must have felt just saying how are you was a bit forward. 😂

So I replied saying 'I'm good thanks. I didn't actually keep the report. I kept it for a day and then threw it away'.

He hasn't replied.

So now I'm worried my reply was rude and my best friend said I should have ended with 'how are you?' So I'm keeping the conversation going.

I'm rubbish with message conversations and just aren't good at them.

Was this reply of mine okay or did it suggest disinterest?

I have taken the fact he hasn't replied as disinterest or indifference on his part.

And yes, I know I'm over analysing and no I'm not 14. Just need opinions really. And yes, I'm embarrassed I'm devoting a whole thread to this.

OP posts:
Notenoughimagination · 08/02/2017 09:03

I don't just do nothing. I do show interest. I'm friendly and unless the guy is painfully shy, there's never been an issue with a guy asking me out.

I've found I'm usually asked out by very physically attractive guys. This guy wasn't in that league looks wise but I liked his personality.

I think he was attracted to me. But not enough to actually want to take the initiative and ask me on date.

Anyway, I've messaged now. If hes interested he's more than capable of keeping the conversation going should he choose to.

OP posts:
mouldycheesefan · 08/02/2017 09:09

Perhaps his girlfriend asked him out.
You are very passive in your own life.

diddl · 08/02/2017 09:22

Why would you message back & hope he's interested when you now know that he has a girlfriend?

MadMags · 08/02/2017 09:47

I've found I'm usually asked out by very physically attractive guys. This guy wasn't in that league looks wise but I liked his personality

Wow. Hopefully his girlfriend is plenty happy with the "league" he's in.

I would suggest that in the future you don't stress so much about such non issues! It's not good for you!

user892 · 08/02/2017 10:32

If hes interested

Erm... You've been told he has a girlfriend! Have you no morals either?! You think an awful lot of yourself, don't you?

BlueFolly · 08/02/2017 11:06

You messages him some time between 10.40pm and 7am???

That's doesn't look very casual.

Donttouchmycoat · 08/02/2017 12:02
Biscuit
JellyBert · 08/02/2017 12:12

Oh FFS 🙄

OnionKnight · 08/02/2017 12:26

My head hurts after reading the OP's responses.

PerryCoxHair · 08/02/2017 12:28

Bloody hell OP! You will miss out on many nice men (and some arseholes too!) if you continue to think that it is a mans job to do the asking. It is 2017 NOT 1917.
I think your "love interest" had a lucky escape tbh

Yukbuck · 08/02/2017 12:59

Wow just read all this. I started to sympathise at first then I read your later posts. Firstly, can I inform you that we are in 2017. Stop being so sexist in saying that men should have to ask you out. And 'oh if he was interested then he would have asked me out but he asked her out instead' how do you know? Maybe she asked him out and he thought yeah why not. And why would you still be hoping he is interested in you and messages back when you know he now has a gf? How horrible.

DistanceCall · 08/02/2017 13:16

I've found I'm usually asked out by very physically attractive guys. This guy wasn't in that league looks wise but I liked his personality.

Frankly, I'm glad for the guy. He dodged a bullet there.

allchattedout · 08/02/2017 13:36

If he can ask her on a date, he could have asked me on a date. He chose not to

Yeah, from your posts, I can sorta see why...

SparklyMagpie · 08/02/2017 13:45

You have got to be the same poster that keeps posting these stupid threads, bit of a coincidence another poster is in a near identical situation.

Anyway, you sound up your own arse with you latest posts, you've found out he's got a girlfriend so leave it

One hell of a bullet he's dodged there !

PerryCoxHair · 08/02/2017 13:49

What Sparkly said ^^

Gaelach · 08/02/2017 13:56

😴 is this stil going?

SparklyMagpie · 08/02/2017 14:15

I have to point out that I love the fact you had the courage to text him AFTER you find out he has a girlfriend...or judging from how quickly you" found out " pretty much straight away...

You're just going to have to wait for one of those physically attractive guys arnt you

Charl2711 · 08/02/2017 14:19

I am a long time lurker but have never posted on here before. From reading your post I just felt compelled to reply.

This guy seems to have had a lucky escape. I don't understand how you can expect everything in life to just come to you. Sometimes you have to put in some leg work yourself.

Life is going to pass you by and you will miss so many opportunities if you don't put yourself out there. Especially with the superiority complex you seem to have.

Sociallyawkwardd · 08/02/2017 15:17

I wouldn't directly ask a man on a date. I don't think that's a Stone Age attitude.

I might flirt or invite him with friends and give him a bit of an indication. But I'd never ever ask a guy to have a drink. That's a bit too forward for me personally.

I don't think this thread is particularly similar to the others people are talking about.

It's quite common for men to behave in this way unfortunately. Not all men are mature and a lot do get angry when they feel rejected.

I'm the queen of having men misinterpret my friendliness and me hitting on them and so I could have written a similar thread myself.

RebelRogue · 08/02/2017 15:52

This thread is hilarious 😂

DistanceCall · 08/02/2017 15:58

I might flirt or invite him with friends and give him a bit of an indication. But I'd never ever ask a guy to have a drink. That's a bit too forward for me personally.

"So - would you like to have coffee sometime?"
"YOU SLUT!!!"

Grin
EverythingEverywhere1234 · 08/02/2017 16:23

This thread is hilarious

Hilarious and tragic in equal measures. I am embarrassed for you, OP.

SparklyMagpie · 08/02/2017 16:29
Grin
Charl2711 · 08/02/2017 16:39

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

MrsMeow · 08/02/2017 16:49

Good Lord I'm actually cringing for you, OP! You seem to have a very high opinion of yourself.

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