10 Signs Your Boss Like You a Little Too Much

Women love to be showered with attention. At the same time, they also do not like to respond to it always. Well, we, women, usually intuit it if someone is attracted to us. We can sense the romantic vibe hovering around us with our ‘sixth sense’, don’t we? Do you remember how effortlessly you dealt with a stranger last time who was showing interest in you? But, wait! What if the person happens to be your boss? The situation definitely gets a bit dicey then as you cannot just draw a conclusion randomly. So, before dealing with the matter, how will you really know that your boss is attracted to you romantically? Let us help you out with this. Find below 10 signs your boss likes you more than just an employee.

When your boss becomes attracted to you romantically, things turn complicated. Considering the professional setup, it is important for you to handle it cautiously rather than shooting it directly at him. So, always start with careful observations of the situations. Try to figure out if he is a very effusive person, who simply loves to gel with everyone. Also, consider your own actions to be sure that they are not working as the triggers. But if none of these evaluations help you come to the conclusion, just look for the following signs to understand if he really has a crush on you or not.

* He Checks You Out

Is your boss constantly checking you out? Well, if he is just catching glimpses of you, do not worry much as he might just be watching if you are doing your job well. But if you catch him staring at you with love and awe when you happen to be in his surroundings and not in a conversation with him, the chances are high that he is smitten by you. In particular, when you feel uncomfortable about him checking you out head to toe and looking deep into your eyes, he is definitely attracted to you romantically.

* He Showers You with Compliments

Bosses can appreciate their deserving employees for their work. There is nothing much to dig out of it, But if it is otherwise, then there is surely something cooking behind. If the appreciations from your boss become too often and turn into compliments beyond work issues, especially your appearance, personality, fashion sense, etc., it means that he has more than a friendly affinity for you. Consider throwback lines, such as ‘Your perfume smells great!’ ‘Your husband is a very lucky man.’, etc. as strong indicators as these are not what subordinates expect to hear from their bosses usually.

* He Calls or Texts You Often

Does your boss call you out of nowhere? Or, do you keep getting personal messages and forwards from him? Then, be alert! It could possibly be because he is falling for you and hence, seeking your attention. Anyone having feelings for you will feel an urge to talk to you more often than usual. Even if he has nothing to say, he will just find random excuses to start a conversation. This can be anything including keeping a tab on your personal matters, enquiring too much about your personal life, sending ‘missing you’ notes, and so on. However, consider your boss fairly innocent if his calls are restricted to work issues or messages are limited to inspirational forwards only.

* He Gets Too ‘Touchy’ with You

Watch out if your boss is trying to touch you unnecessarily every now and then. A general shake hand or a formal hug is considered as exchanging pleasantries. But any physical contact beyond that need not be entertained. If he makes you uncomfortable with gestures like leaning in closer to help you out, holding your hand, patting on your back, touching your shoulder lightly, etc., be smart enough to understand that he is trying to get intimate with you.

* He Bestows You with Opportunities

Getting preferential treatments from your boss can be alarming, especially if it is not coming out of respect, acknowledgment, and admiration. If he is as encouraging with everyone as he is with you, do not worry at all. But when you are being offered opportunities and perks that you really do not deserve (you know it in your heart) or expect, then it is clear favoritism. Your love-struck boss may give you better projects, allow you with flexible hours, and even offer you increments or appraisals when you really contributed not so much in terms of work.

* He Gets You Gifts Frequently

If you are the only one among your colleagues who keeps getting special gifts from your boss, it is really not so endearing. Watch out if he is placing small tokens of appreciation on your desk secretly or stocking up the pantry with your favorite items. He may even treat you with personal gifts and be discreet about it. All these are more than enough for you to be suspicious. There is, of course, nothing to worry about if everyone in the company is being motivated by him in the form of gifts.

* He Becomes Too Helpful

A boss with a romantic agenda will always find an excuse to help his crush out in order to ensure a rosy job outlook and a great future for her. Observe if your boss is also making overblown promises or turning over-helpful to you. He can simply be ignorant about your mistakes and give you more mentoring time than your peers. But this seemingly exaggerated goodness may be a sign that you mean a little too much to him. Try to get a realistic sense of his behavior so that it does not indicate in any way that you are also reciprocating his feelings.

* He Invites You for Dinner/Drinks

Beware of your boss if he tries to spend private time with you by scheduling late-night meetings or asking you out for coffee, drinks, or even dinner regularly. Though occasional stay-back after office hours for legitimate joint projects or after-work coffee to compensate for late hours is perfectly fine, any pattern past this is not normal at all. He may want to build a personal relationship with you while helping you ‘move up the corporate ladder’. So, do not encourage such actions that may force you to be singled out unnecessarily beyond professional scopes.

* He Flirts with You Constantly

If you find your boss sustaining eye contact with you longer than usual or sending flirtatious messages at late hours repeatedly, he is clearly flirting with you. Check his body language and be sure if it is playful or sensual. You may also notice some subtle signs of flirting, such as new hairstyles, better outfits, cleaner shoes, use of more cologne, and so on. Just remember that unless he is a naturally flirtatious person, he will always maintain professional boundaries with his subordinates.

* He Tries to Be Too Personal with You

When your boss crushes on you, you will find him becoming too personal with you. In fact, he will also share lots of confidential information with you that he would never ever share with any of your co-workers. It can certainly happen because he trusts you as an employee. But on the other way, it may also help him in gaining your trust as well as deepening the relationship with you. In addition, he may share lots of inside jokes with you and laugh in an overly effusive way while paling around with you.