What is this guy thinking?

[little_bear]

One of my friends/coworkers (female) became extremely close with one of our other coworkers (male) starting about a year ago. They would go to family gatherings together, sleep in the same the bed, and spend the majority of their time together. The sexual tension between them is palpable and the whole office sees it!

The female has developed feelings for the male but whenever the topic is brought up of what is going between them it is decided they are "just friends" without her actually telling him how she feels.

Lately he has started acting weird and not wanting to hang out outside of work, not wanting to take breaks together etc. She has become fed up with him and has begun acting stand-offish and almost bitchy towards him.

Now that she is being bitchy/rude to him, he is always calling out to her in this sing-song voice and trying to get her attention but she is ignoring him.

Why is he doing this?????

[threebyfate]

I don't think it matters why he's doing this. More importantly, both should grow the hell up. This is a work environment. People are paid to work and be professional, not display childish behaviours.

[little_bear]

Wow someone's cranky. If you can't be bothered to anwser the actual question then why did you bother replying?

[LucreziaBorgia]

It sounds like he is interested in dating but with no real commitment. I would guess that he is keeping her just far enough away so that he can remain in his comfort zone, but prefers to keep her attention just enough that he can continue to pursue what he wants: ie, a girlfriend who won't expect a committed relationship.

[salmagundi]

yeah I've been that guy. That's exactly what I did. It was a waste of time for her and it is a waste of time for you...err...I mean 'your friend' too...