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Married coworker crush help!

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Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 10:13

I need help, I think I am going crazy!

I've recently started a new job a few months ago, I met this wonderful man who is a coworker of mine, at first I didn't pay him much attention as I was settling into the new job... But over the last few months, I've noticed him more and more he's moved desks so he sits in the same room as me now, he's very sweet, a true gentleman... He holds doors open for me and let's me go first things like that, I've become attracted to him and this has been going on a few months I feel like he's sending mixed signals. I found out he was married so I wouldn't go there but I don't like all these mixed signals.

He looks me directly in the eye and locks eyes when we talk

On a few occasions he has made sexual inuendos or jokes involving me, spent a good half an hour telling me all about himself, his hobbies, likes/dislikes, childhood, growing up etc (to the point a colleague has had to come and find us we have been gone so long) he has put his arm round me, touched my hands/arm (although this is inconsistent) we've had a few moments were we have been standing so close were touching or standing close looking into each other's eyes it's not for a long period of time but it feels like an age, I told him I thought a guy who came in was attractive and he went on about it for weeks.

We flirt a lot but then I think he's just a bit of a flirt in general, he's told me pick up lines he uses, how he's very gentlemanly, he teases me almost every day, he asks for my help with mediocre things and calls me over, he also helps me out a lot with work, he's very protective of me, if there's a reason I'm upset he wants to know about it, even if he has to ask other colleagues, even goes to the extent to ask them about me outside of work, he asks me if I'm alright all of the time, he takes my side during work issues, he covers up for me if I do something wrong and still argues my side even though I'm wrong.

He looks at me when he enters a room, sometimes we make eye contact, sometimes I catch him looking then he looks away, sometimes he smiles at me other times just stares, we sometimes exchange little looks or smiles and other times he just won't look at all, then if I ask him something he will pull cute little faces at me, sometimes when talking to other colleagues he will bring my name into something as a joke and I never hear the full convo.

He makes jokes and looks over at me, sometimes he's looking at me even though he's having a conversation with other people, he has mentioned his wife around me but he has also mentioned her in negative ways too.

He made out to a colleague we had been together on a night that we hadn't, he's told same collegue he's going to take me out drinking, he didn't tell her this when I was around though and obviously it was just a passing comment.

But then he sometimes doesn't speak to me much, or make any kind of effort, he will tease other colleagues and ignore me, he won't look at me, or strike up any conversation, he will bring his wife up in conversations with me, he will flirt laugh joke with other colleagues, or sometimes he's just quiet and working and moody.

I found out last week that his wife didn't know about me he didn't tell her anything and then she got weird and questioned him, since that he's been weird with me.

Sometimes he winks at me, and makes me feel special but he doesn't ask many questions about me unless I mention something he's always listening and sometimes brings it up or asks me about something I said I was doing. Once I told him how I liked his hair and now he does it that way everyday, but then he will give me the cold shoulder and won't even make any effort to say goodbye if he leaves.

We exchanged texts before and although he replied very quick to any message I sent it was work related and didn't send any kisses on the end. He works closely with other people and not me, he shows them a lot more attention some days that he does me, but other days it's all me. He's made it clear he isn't attracted to the other colleagues to me though and they are much older than us.

He made a joke that I get around because I had a few guys flirt with me on the phone and one told him they liked me, sometimes he's harsh but jokingly, I'm so confused sorry this post is so long and messed up its just a lot on my head and I don't know weather he's just being a nice guy or he actually likes me, I know he's married I know nothing will ever happen but I need opinions please?

I'm so attracted to him but I doubt he would ever make a move and looking isn't a crime and I'm not going to make a move or anything so please don't tell me not to go there

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Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 20:50

Thank you to those who are genuinely giving me very good advice all of which I am taking on board and will use. And thank you to those who are understanding even if this is a difficult subject

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BifsWif · 04/05/2015 20:53

Don't take it to heart. It's a subject that provokes strong feelings understandably. You've had some good advice, hopefully you'll take it. Smile

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 04/05/2015 20:54

You've got off very lightly on this thread, OP. If you hadn't changed your posting style after your initial post you would have had your arse handed to you.

Bear in mind that this is a board which is posted on by (mostly) women who've had their hearts broken and their families ripped apart by cheating men, the married man in your office could have a wife who posts here ultimately. How would you feel about that?

The scenarios are IN YOUR HEAD. The flirting you are both doing is NOT in your head.

ToYouToMe · 04/05/2015 20:57

I came here for help not to be attacked and pulled apart

Why so many angry posts against the OP today? Lots of posters bringing their own issues methinks.

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 04/05/2015 20:59

You're just shit-stirring, ToYou, all your posts are like that. Go and rub your thighs somewhere else.

frankie80 · 04/05/2015 21:01

maybe he mentioned you to his wife in a "this girl keeps flirting with me" way.

There's a girl in my DH's work who makes him very uncomfortable - talking about what she'd like to do to him etc - all because he helped her with some work and she thought he fancied her as opposed to just being nice.

he complained and she was moved to another department. You may lose your job if you read too much into this.

Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 21:10

He has not mentioned me to his wife whatsoever I know because she was confused when another colleague mentioned me and she overheard when on the phone to him then questioned him.

What I'm going to do is take all of the good advice on board walk into work tomorrow and do my job to the best of my ability and avoid any flirting or situations with him like I previously described

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Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 21:11

Thank you bifswif :)

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daisychain01 · 04/05/2015 21:16

Sadly I can't imagine that man spending his Bank Holiday discussing you or even giving you a second thought.

He's having a nice weekend in his real world life, with his real world wife and family.

Maybe tell yourself you'll use the next Bank Holiday on something enjoyable.

Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 21:17

Frankie, that's fair enough as he only helped her with work and didn't do anything other than that. This MM has done enough to make me think it in the first place and enough to catch my attention even when he is the opposite to my kind of guy looks wise I wouldn't look twice in any other situation, I'm not being funny here but he did catch my attention from all the staring and getting close in the first place I normally wouldn't have bothered but his actions at the beginning made me see him in a different light if you can see where I am coming from here at all?

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Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 21:18

For the record I haven't been sat staring at a computer screen waiting for replies on this, I haven't wasted my day just doing this solely I've replied when I have had chance and have spent it with my family

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aurynne · 04/05/2015 21:21

OP, your posts sound exactly like the diary entries I used to write when I was 12 and had my first crush. Romantic and passionate I thought they were, but when I read them afterwards they were just childish and cringe-worthy.

I find it hard to believe you're any older than 15.

Spellcheck · 04/05/2015 21:23

He knows you like him and is playing up to it, but it doesn't sound like he feels the same at all. You seem to want him to like you back, but honestly it just doesn't sound as though he does.

I've had a couple of office crushes over the years, and thankfully I could see it for what it was. I never fancied them on sight, but it grew as we became more familiar. When you are in close contact with someone on a daily basis it can happen. Trick of nature perhaps? God knows.

Recognising it's not significant and not allowing yourself to daydream your way into a devastating affair is what you need to concentrate on!

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 04/05/2015 21:28

You said this in your OP:
I found out last week that his wife didn't know about me he didn't tell her anything and then she got weird and questioned him, since that he's been weird with me.

Whether or not he specifically mentioned you to his wife, you'll never know. Whatever he tells you, you won't know if it's the truth or not.

I know exactly where you're coming from, he started it. Look at it that he cast his net to see if he could catch your attention... and he did.

Protect yourself, OP, just that. Don't pay regard to him or his family, look after yourself and they'll be fine by default.

ToYouToMe · 04/05/2015 21:31

@ LyingWitch - sounds like in your world view a shit-stirrer is someone who has a different opinion from you, is friendly to people looking for help and doesn't jump to unwarranted assumptions on the flimsiest evidence.

Happy to be that shit-stirrer.

Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 21:32

Aurynne thanks for that dig at me, if I was no older than 15 would this really worry me enough to seek out a forum to Post on for help as I can see I am on a somewhat slippery slope? I don't think so.

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Timetoask · 04/05/2015 21:32

He is MARRIED!!! That is all you need to know.

daisychain01 · 04/05/2015 21:35

ToYou, I think you have misjudged lying so maybe step away.

Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 21:35

Thanks lying witch and wardrobe that's what I intend to do. In my mind he made this happen because otherwise I wouldn't have looked twice at him. As he's not my type whatsoever and obviously I am not looking at men this way on a daily basis!

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Psycobabble · 04/05/2015 21:40

Shag him.

Just kidding. He doesn't sound a nice guy at all he sounds quite sleazy ! Would you really want to be with someone like that ??

Keep your distance before you make a fool of yourself

Psycobabble · 04/05/2015 21:41

Sorry if that sounded mean I didn't mean to !! Just iv been there before when I was younger !!

iwashappy · 04/05/2015 21:47

OP pleased to hear that you are intending to avoid any future flirting with him. I hope you are strong enough to stick to it if he ups the flirting for your own sake.

Goingcrazy20 · 04/05/2015 21:59

Thanks psychobabble :) thanks iwashappy - your username is upsetting I hope that you find happiness again soon

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iwashappy · 04/05/2015 22:15

OP thank you. I hope you manage to sort out the issues with your DP and feel happier yourself. For the record my username and the "was" aspect of it came about as a result of discovering that my now STBXH was behaving in exactly the same way as the MM that you are fantasising over, and he didn't stop at flirting.

bjrce · 04/05/2015 22:33

He is a player and a creep, he's probably a couple of years older than you and you won't be the first girl he has done this to.

Don't think others in the office haven't noticed, honestly, they are probably well use to him and his antics and are laughing at you.

Take control of the situation, ignore him, tell him to fuck off and guarantee you'll see the real him. A couple of months down the road, you'll see the same act played out on a different girl.

Don't make a fool of yourself and don't allow him to make a fool of you.

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