Is this guy interested in me?

LegacyUser

Hi
just looking for some feedback really. New guy I've met in work and we get on really well. Almost instantly got on well. Always chatting. Quickly became friends swapped numbers and chat online in the evenings. I'm not sure if he's interested in me as more than a friend though. I'm usually the one who strikes up conversation albeit he asks me to go for lunch a good few times. He's also told me i'm very attractive. And we've had somewhat heated chats about sex but more in a jokey flirty way. I just don't want to make a fool of myself. We've loads in common so I don't want to ruin the makings of a great friendship either.

anyone any ideas?

Terodil

90% yes. Telling you that you're attractive, joking about sex = beating around the bush. He sounds a bit shy.

If you're interested in him as well, ask him for a date.

Good luck, you don't really have anything to lose

LegacyUser

I'd say he's definitely interested. Instead of chatting online some evening why dont you suggest going for a drink/meal to chat in person instead & see how it goes from there?

LegacyUser

OP here

I'm actually coming out of a relationship so i reckon thats why he's keeping his distance. He's also told me some pretty personal things about himself and his upbringing and he seems a little messed up. I've had my own problems and can't really help him with his. I'm afraid of getting too close to him and esp since i'm coming out of a relationship. Head's going to be messed up a bit for a while. i don't wanna jump into anything. At the same time, i am attracted to him and i think he's attracted to me. i'm not looking for another relationship just some fun.

Aurora Borealis

If you're just looking for fun work may not be the wisest place to go about it.
Personally I'd steer clear. It sounds to me like this is probably reactionary post or pre (not sure if you have..) break up.