Does this shy guy like me?

Question

There's a guy I work with, and I rlike him, but I have no idea if he likes me. We talk a lot, always say hello and goodbye to each other, and always smile when we see each other. He's admitted to me that he's really shy (I asked why he doesn't talk much to other people at work). We both always make a point to stop and talk to one another at least once a day while working together.

I got his aim messenger under the rouse that I wanted him to give me a link to something. He was really eager to get my e-mail. We talked online for a while until I got busy and didn't sign on as much, and he recently commented that he never sees me online and that I should sign on more and IM him.

He mentioned once that before we started working together, he saw me in a bookstore and told me it was the 'first time'. I was like, 'Uh, first time what?' And he replied, 'the first time I saw you.' Is it odd that he'd mention that?

He always laughs at my jokes, even if they're pretty bad, and I catch him looking at me often. Like today, when I came in to get my check, he saw me over a little stand, peeked his head over it a few times, then came out around so that he was in full view and smiled at me.

Finally, today, while I stopped to talk to him (I wasn't working, he was) the other guy he works with made an offhand comment that I'm not nice to Dave (the guy I like, fake name) or something to the effect that I don't pay him enough attention. I can't remember, because I was so taken aback. I looked at Dave and he got this kind of irritated look at the guy and kinda looked away. So then I hugged Dave, and he of course hugged me back. But the other guy said I was hanging on with one arm, and did an impression of me hugging him all disinterested. It was so awkward. I could tell Dave was annoyed. What was going on?

He really is shy, though. I mean, really shy. He said it himself. He talks easily with me, though he'll get quiet for a while and makes it kinda awkward, but we usually pick right back up if not then, then later. I think I'm the only girl at work he talks to besides the managers.

Normally I'd be pretty sure he likes me, but he also will go through spurts of not talking to me very much. He'll talk, just not a lot. We used to clean a certain area together so we could talk during close, but now he cleans the area next to it. We still talk, but it just seems odd to me. Is he trying to see if I'll come with him? I would, but if he's trying to get away, I don't want to impose.

Do you think this is his shyness, or is it possible he's not interested? I'm confused.

He's 5 years older than me. And he's made an offhand comment once about how much older he is than me, though I said it wasn't a big deal.

(no more additional details! I swear! lol)

Answer 1

I think he likes you. He's just not sure if you like him back. You know the best way to find out is to ask him, I mean, you have nothing to lose. Do you like him back? I think you do, because if you don't, you wouldn't be here. Maybe you should make the first move. I'm sure when you do, things will progress. We girls feel these things, right? So, goodluck and go for it girl.

Answer 2

if he's shy then he isnt very confident.
So his not talking spells are prolly from his low confidence.
if he doesnt make a move, then u should. Its 2006, woman!
lol

Answer 3

hes loves u off. its probibly the guy he works with talking him out of it. his coworker will make a move on u soon.

Answer 4

yes, but you have to take the initiative

Answer 5

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Answer 6

sounds like he likes you...whats your gut telling you?

Answer 7

ask he you will know the answers

Answer 8

ask him, it is the best option