It’s usually a very flattering idea to find out that someone likes you, let alone has a crush on you. But finding out that your boss likes you is a completely different story. For most of us, it can be an uncomfortable and awkward experience, but then there are those fortunate few who are cool with enjoying their boss’ affections. Keep reading to discover all the signs your boss likes you but is hiding it a little more than what’s professionally accepted.

So let’s keep that moral compass aside and dive straight into the intricacies of unresolved feelings and hot bosses. 

Today’s focus: signs your boss likes you but is hiding it! 

Exploring My Boss’ Secret Crush: Signs Your Boss Likes You But Is Hiding It

Are you feeling weird whenever your boss starts a conversation with you? Have you noticed a few things that make you question your boss’ intentions towards you? Do you just have a gut feeling? Don’t worry because I am here to help you out! 

Scroll down to find all the relevant signs your boss likes you but is hiding it!

They Call It Preferential Treatment, I Call It Hardwork!

There’s no proven formula for knowing how to tell if your boss likes you in a romantic way. And that’s cool, but what if I told you several subtle signs can indicate what’s cooking between you and your boss? 

I am not here to demean your hard work but sometimes, your hard work also has much to do with preferential treatment. I am not saying your boss is giving you preferential treatment blindly – yes, you are putting in the hard work but so are others. 

If all the great opportunities are just coming your way, there are high chances that you are receiving a little preferential treatment for all that ‘hard work!’ 

Look at it this way: you got through a great university because you studied hard. Yes, true, but also because your parents could afford to provide you with the opportunities. Someone from a less privileged background might be a bigger hard worker than you, but due to a lack of opportunities, they weren’t able to study at the same University. 

They Make Promises That Are Not Meant To Be Broken:

Of course, all bosses promise a great future with the company if you are a good employee. By ‘good,’ I mean ‘indispensable – becoming indispensable is perhaps your best weapon when you are on the corporate battlefield and there are too many angry millennials after your dream job. 

But but but then again, promises are meant to be broken, and most bosses are lying about that great future – it’s all an American Dream, really! The sheer illusion of success can, after all, make your stay with an exploitative company for years. 

However, there’s a difference between making a promise and making private conversations all about appeasing promises. 

• Does your boss often say things like ‘you’ll have plenty of opportunities to advance here.’ or ‘I’ll see that once you’ve proven yourself, you get a raise and a promotion.’?
• Does your boss make promises to bring your name up for special projects, promotions, and better opportunities?
• Does your boss always make it a point to mention how great of an asset you are to the company?

Chances are your boss is into you but trying hard to hide it!

Men May Come, And Men May Go, But Private Meetings Go On Forever:

Private meetings are one of the biggest signs your boss likes you but is hiding it! I mean, if you have been going to a workplace for a few years now, then you would know that meetings are a part of your daily schedule. But I am not talking about those strictly-professional meetings. 

I am talking about all the meetings that happen between team meetings and other similar meetings! Does your boss think it’s fine to have meetings with you in private? You know exactly what I am referring to here – those private meetings that go on for hours, especially ost work? Yes, I was talking about them!

Guess what? Your boss might just want to spend some time with you. It’s highly possible that your boss usually works well alone and suddenly they can’t work without your help. I know this sounds crazy, but your boss might have a small crush on you, and at this point, he can’t really help it!

He Is Not Just That Into You – He Pretends You Are Just Another Employee:

While you are looking for the signs your boss likes you but is hiding it, chances are your boss is aware of those treacherous feelings and is doing their best to get out of the situation. It’s probable that your boss finds those feelings inappropriate and does his best to suppress those emotions.  

The result? It might seem like your boss hates you – yes, remember the logic behind He Is Not Just That Into You? 

So if you think that your boss has been acting weird, as if they have issues with you, and you haven’t done anything wrong to deserve such treatment, then it’s time to ask yourself, ‘does my boss secretly like me?’

Mastering The Art Of Body Language!

The other day my friend was telling me about all the signs your female boss likes you but is hiding it. He discovered that his female boss has a huge crush on him. Guess how he found out? The woman’s body language was a dead giveaway when it came to expressing her feelings for this employee. 

You see, your boss need not tell you that he has been simply over you – his body language is already telling you about his feelings for you!

Check out the signs related to body language that your boss likes you!

• Does your boss turn towards you while talking to you?
• Does your boss lean towards you while conversing with you? 
• Does your boss look and sometimes even stare at you a little longer than what’s accepted as appropriate? 
• Does your boss lightly touch your back or even your arm while talking to you?

You Can Just Feel It – Guts Are Usually On Point:

I mean, you can’t really be sure that there’s something cooking between your boss and you until something actually happens. The worst case? You might just have to ask your boss, but you can’t really do that…can you? No, I didn’t think so otherwise, what’s the point of writing this article? 

Okay, for a moment, you need to relax and stop rationalizing your boss’ behavior! Instead, let’s focus on what your intuition and those bloody guts are trying to point out!

• Is your gut trying to tell you that something’s up?
• Is there something different about your boss, something that definitely wasn’t there before?
• Does your boss’ behavior appear to be normal?
• Does your boss say and even do certain things for your happiness?
• Do work-related topics turn personal randomly during conversations with your boss?

Guess what? If you are convinced that there is something different about your relationship with the boss, then chances are you are bang-on correct because instincts and guts are usually indicating the truth subconsciously – follow what your gut is saying; it’s hardly ever wrong!

What To Do When You Find Out That Your Boss Actually Likes You?

Well, well, well, this is where things get serious. I mean, all this while you have been deliberately ignoring the signs, but now it is time that you finally face them. The fact that your boss has a secret crush on you is not a secret anymore.

Now, it’s time that you finally do something about it. I mean, this is not a Wattpad fanfic going on, and your boss isn’t Harry Styles either, so someone has to do something about it to reach a point of clarification, right? So, why not you? It will seem a little complicated, but trust me on this: work would become a lot easier with a little recognition and confrontation.

Let’s see what all you can do about your boss’ little crush on you!!

Confront!!

Well, we all like to be delusional, and that is fine as long as you are daydreaming. Here, we are talking about your boss, who may have a small crush on you. So, if you feel all these signs are sitting right with your situation, just go and have a talk with your boss.

It will not be simple, and you cannot ask him upfront if he likes you. Just be polite about it. Try to pick up a casual conversation and weave your way into it. Do not be direct, but communicate about what you are feeling.

Tell Them You Want To Keep Things Professional

Well, he has now confessed. He does have a small crush on you, and in no way he wanted to make you feel uncomfortable. Now, the call is yours.

The most professional thing that you can do is deny the proposal, as you want to keep things professional. I mean, he is your boss, after all. Dating him would bring in a lot of extra drama, which you want to avoid in your professional life. So, do not lead them on and deny them upfront. Be honest about it. It is not okay to want only a professional relationship with your boss.

Set some boundaries with what you feel is right about the whole thing. This may help both you and your boss to move forward without having any such hard feelings.

Reach Out To HR If, In Any Case, Your Boss Is Making You Feel Uncomfortable

This is nothing new. I mean, it is infrequent that people take rejection well. So, in your case as well, there is a high chance that your boss might not like the idea of keeping things professional. In that case, you may notice a change in their behavior. From sudden ignorance to making you feel excluded, things may take a wrong turn.

In that case, you may reach out to HR if things get out of hand and become unbearable.

Check Your Company Policy Before You Take The Step In The Other Direction

While some companies are chill, others do not approve of romantic relationships among co-workers. In this case, if you at all decide that you, too, have a certain degree of feelings for your boss, go through the policies of the companies thoroughly. Know what the rules of the organization are and what consequences you will invite upon dating your boss.

Be Prepared To Become The Tea!!

Well, you already knew about this, didn’t you? I mean, you would be the center of gossip if you ever decide to date your boss. So, make sure this is worth it. Do not make a rash decision which you might regret later. Take some time, and then decide where you want to go further with this.

Logging Out: It’s A Wrap For My Boss And Me!

So now you know: what are the signs your boss likes you but is hiding it? The point is, what do you want to do with these feelings? Do you like your boss? Because if you do and both of you are single, there are ways to make this work. But if you guys aren’t single, trust me, this can only end in a tragedy. 

So think it through before taking any action towards the same. For now, tell us what you think about the signs mentioned above, and in case you have similar experiences, in the comments below!

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