Signs A Male Coworker Likes You
Before I start talking about this I want to let you know that dating someone at work can be fun and risky at the same time. Because if things don’t work out, it could really compromise their professionalism.
So, a male coworker, huh? Is he acting different recently? Is he just being a friendly coworker or does he actually like you? When a guy likes you, they can show some clear signs for you to pick up but that’s outside of the work environment. You can check out my other articles if you want to know more. But the work environment can be tough and slightly different. So, I’ve broken it down to 10 signs a male coworker likes you at work.
1. He brings you coffee, snack, or lunch
If he surprises you with these items occasionally, then he’s trying to make a good impression so he can date you. The morning coffee is probably the most frequent item to bring because it’s cheap and who doesn’t like coffee? He low-key is trying to get you to think of him whenever you receive his coffee. It’s like part of him is with you when you accept his coffee. Okay that might be a little creepy, let’s just forget I said that.
2. He goes out to find if you’re single
Before he wants to start a romantic relationship with you, he will definitely need to know if you are single and ready to mingle. Some guys can be really direct and straight up ask if you are single. Some guys on the other hand can be really smooth and subtle and be like: “Hey, is your boyfriend fine with you working this late?” And if you say “Oh, I don’t have a boyfriend.” Then he will know you’re single. Next thing you know it, he’ll be sliding into your DMs.
3. He talks to you more than anyone else at work
So out of everyone in the office, why does he spend more time talking to you than any other coworkers? The truth is that he’s really interested in you. Does he swing by your desk or your work station frequently just for a quick chat? Perhaps he’s chatting with you online via the work messaging service. If so, he’s probably trying to connect with you more than friends.
Check out: How to tell if a guy likes you
4. He helps you a lot at work
Whether you are staying late for work or don’t know how to do a task, don’t worry. He’s there to help you. He wants to be helpful so you will notice him more. But please, please, don’t take advantage of him and use him. Let’s just say that some people could get super lazy and just rely on others to do the work for them. If you are honestly a good person, you wouldn’t take advantage of him. But like can you finish this report for me before 9 when I leave?
5. He always invites you to social hours
This could be hanging out after work, company socials, happy hours, lunch hours, or holiday parties. This is probably an easy and low-pressure way to get to hang out with you. It’s so subtle that if you end up saying “no,” it wouldn’t sound like a big deal to him. He’s already used to rejections. His heart is already shattered into a thousand pieces. It doesn’t matter if it’s one thousand and one pieces at this point. But anyways, hanging outside of work will give him the opportunity to talk about something else other than work.
6. You see him frequently
It seems like wherever you go, you bump into him. When you’re on your break he takes his break the same time as you. During meetings he’ll sit next to you. Oh yeah, you’re going out for lunch, you bet he’s tagging along with you. When he likes you, it feels like he’s a magnet attached to you. So, wherever you go, he’ll there.
7. He tries to get help from you
He may or may not really need the help but he will ask for you specifically even though his other coworker is just right next to him. He would like it if you can show him how to complete a certain task. He could also be making up more questions and excuses to spend more time with you. I know this is kind of unproductive for a work environment, but hey, he’s trying to get with you and actually have a life beyond work.
8. You have inside jokes and secrets with him
This is what makes work fun and enjoyable. It brings people together and will allow him to get closer with you, building a stronger working relationship. On the other hand, sharing secrets with each other allows him to be more intimate with you. Now, you know.
9. He gets jealous when you neglect him
This means that if he finds out you’re going on a date with someone, it’ll break his heart. Now it’s one thousand and two pieces. Like I said, it’s no biggie. Here’s a telltale sign that he could be jealous. If he used to be nice and talkative with you, but then all of a sudden that all stopped, then that could mean that he’s taking a break from you and trying to figure out if he still even has a shot with you. His behaviors and actions will reveal it all to you and you kind of betrayed him by not telling him you went on a date with a guy. I mean, if a girl did that to me, I’ll just remove my heart so she can’t shatter it anymore.
Check out: 10 signs a guy is jealous and likes you
10. He stares at you
This is huge giveaway sign that he likes you. When a guy likes you, he won’t be able to keep his eyes off of you. That’s why he knows everything that’s going on at your station or at your desk when you’re working. Do you find him getting lost during meetings? Do you catch him staring at you dreamingly? If so there’s a huge chance he’s just mesmerized by you and that you just captivate him.
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Overall, since you guys are old enough to work, you should already know that there are risks when dating your coworker. Policies can be in place to ban dating within a company so be warn. Also, he could be really scare to ask you out because if things don’t last, then it can be really awkward working together in the future. But hey, if it’s meant to be, then it’s meant to be. If you both don’t care and it’s just a temporary job, then live that Yolo life style. That is, you only live once. So there you have it, 10 signs a male coworker likes you.