Feeling confused
Hello, so I have a crush i just really want to get over. Basically I (24) work at a retail shop with this guy (33?) I've had a crush on for a few yrs now. I never thought he would be into me cause of him being very attractive and a little my senior. We've worked together 5 yrs and in that time I did end up going on a few dates with one of his good friends which ended pretty badly. Anyways recently we have started to work closer together and I've started to like him more and more. He is a little bit of a strange guy, very in his head and comes off a little grumpy but when we hang out he is always laughing and making jokes or teasing me. In my gut I think he likes me but it's been yrs knowing each other and he had never outright said anything. I don't want to overstep his boundries by asking but I also want to know if he is interested so I can start to move on. My mental health has never been very good and this is just putting more stress on it. Any advise would be helpful. I'm going out of my mind trying to think of a way round it so I don't make him uncomfortable and at least get some closure.
Thanks
@WildFlower19955
sorry about last post, couldnt answer from my phone.
Ive been in a similar situation and I feel you. It s difficult to speak about someone without knowing how he is a person..
Id start with watching how he is towards other people, maybe invite him for a group get together and see if he s teasing you only or if he acts the same around other girls. As long as you dont show that it s a big deal and jump on him with the fact that you like him - ask! You will never know if you dont ask or try to get closer to him.
With some guys you can really tell - but some guys are respectful and might give you space as you give him right now. But the odds are that you wont find out until you do something to find it out unfortunately.. and that better soon than late.