Considering all his peculiar behavior towards you, the idea he is flirting with you has become all-too-consuming.

There have been several times he has gotten too physically close to you, compelling you to take a step back to avoid a really awkward moment.

In these moments, he has sometimes touched you lightly.

On your hand, shoulder, back, etc.

A brief touch that doesn’t go unnoticed.

So far, you haven’t returned any of this behavior.

Given that it is the workplace, you maintain a certain level of decorum, even though you are filled with butterflies whenever he acts in this manner.

Besides the physical proximity and occasional touching, he has gone out of his way to be a gentleman to you at work too.

There have been several moments where he has held open the door into a breakroom, hallway, elevator, conference room, etc., when you were far behind and there was no need for him to wait for you.

In these exclusive spaces, where there isn’t the usual crowd of people who occupy the main floor, he is that much more attentive towards you.

In the breakroom, he sits close to you when there are already several unoccupied tables further away from you.

In the hallway, he chooses to walk beside you when there is already space for him to walk ahead or behind you.

When he holds the elevator door for you and you walk in, he has the widest smile on his face throughout the ride up or down.

In a conference room, he brings you an extra pen and paper without you asking for it.

All of this behavior has forced you to think about the possibility he isn’t just being friendly.

The truth is, you want there to be more.

You have thought him to be attractive since the first moment you saw him at work.

Ever since then, whenever you are about to head to work, you are thinking about what he does next.

While these thoughts linger in your mind as you pull out of your driveway or walk to the subway or bus stop, you become nervous and giddy.

An anticipation brews within you.

Will he compliment something you are wearing like he did a few days ago?

Will his eyes linger on you as you walk to your desk as they did just yesterday?

These moments aren’t lost on you.

They make you wonder that much more about his intentions and whether this behavior is just about being friendly.

Your instincts are correct.

A male coworker who exhibits this kind of behavior is flirting with you.

That said, he is yet to ask you out on a date because he doesn’t quite have a read on whether you are attracted to him too.

Basically, he really wants you to initiate something.

Whether it be to give him a compliment, get physically close and touch, make eye contact and linger, etc.

Once you do this a few times, it sends a clear message to him that you are attracted to him too.

This gives him the encouragement he needs to finally ask you out on a date.