Is my coworker interest in me?

[LA_DD]

My coworker and I started working together as interns for a semester, which is coming to an end. We started a couple of months ago. The office just has two of us interns and we have to share an office together.

 

I am wondering whether he is interested in me, because (obviously) I have developed a crush on him.

 

The signs that I take to be attraction towards me include:

 

He constantly teases me and says/does random things just to be silly and get a rise out of me. (It does work most of the time). We are always laughing. However, he may just be a goofy guy altogether.

 

He is my peer and is always willing to give me helpful advice or assist me in a particular project. He's shown to have my back too.

 

He also remembers a lot of things I share with him. This really impresses me because most men seem to disregard things I share with em.

 

He likes similar music.

 

As far as body language goes, our eye contact is pretty strong and sometimes we just stare at each other for no reason. I also see him stare at me through my peripherals. I probably am reading too much into it.

 

The reasons against him being into me are that he just hasn't asked me to hang out outside of work. Not to make this an excuse but he is extremely busy (I have learned of his schedule, indeed). The lunches we have spent together were nice and I can tell he enjoys my company. I'm just not sure if we are heading towards friend zone.

 

Once this year is over, we will return to our own schedules and I will end up just seeing him around campus. I am interested in him a lot, and those that also know him can say that he is a really great guy. I think that his personality is great and we are/have developed a good friendship and mutual respect. It would be nice if there is more to the story

Edited November 22, 2012 by LA_DD

[Magica]

It does sound like he is interested in you; my best advice would be to ask him out on a no-kidding date (for example, ask him to go for a drink with you after work some day). Guys can be extremely oblivious, and/or he might be scared to ask you out.

 

He might also just be a nice guy who isn't romantically interested in you - one way to find out.

[browniecalgary]

Well, I am in a simiar situation and trying to figure what the girl thinks about me. To do that, one has to take a step ahead without having the fear of rejection. Everytime you have eye contact try to smile back and see his reaction.

 

Your catch on the point that he remebers things about you is a good one and since you have a crush on him try to get more personal and lure him to ask you out

 

Good luck!

[LA_DD]

I certainly will ask him to a casual outing, though it is intimidating.

 

He is beginning to be physically playful - pretend pushing me around, touching the fabrics on my shoe...all in all strange things, but it is quite amusing.