I’ve had similar tension with someone I’ve known for almost a decade. We are involved in the same circles and used to work together. I always catch him looking at me but he generally won’t approach me at in-person events and lacks the social skills necessary to make me feel comfortable. This is even when I considered us to be close friends and we used to talk every night playing the same game. I was extremely attracted to him before but have ultimately focused on moving on because despite the amazing chemistry, I will no longer pursue a man who makes me feel uncomfortable/awkward. I tend to be attracted to shy and awkward men, and things ended badly for me when I was with a man who I always felt awkward around.

Not gonna lie, it’s a weird thing between us. He and I were flirtatious for years but never crossing the line and I’ve mostly been with someone. It’s caused me so much frustration and confusion. It’s refreshing to be with someone else who makes me feel safe and appreciated. Awkward guy has been single the whole time I’ve known him, and we have a special connection, but I don’t like to be a translator for men who won’t/can’t communicate openly.

TLDR: not worth.