I posted about this on the old site before it went down, but I thought I'd give you all an update about it anyway. Just in case any of you were interested in what went down...

Here's the start of the story for those that missed it or need a recap:
I've been friends with this girl for about a year or so, and I think I'm starting to develop feelings for her.
We work together and she's younger than me (I'm 29, she's 22) and those are the two things that are holding me back, even though they probably shouldn't be.

Anyway, I've been thinking about her quite a bit lately, and it's entered my mind that I really dig her, alot. And although we've been friends for a while, I've never thought of her in that way, because she is younger and I'd rather not mix work with my personal life.
But lately now that I think I am starting to feel something for her, our fun/flirty vibe in the office has gone a bit sour. And without sounding like I've got tickets on myself, I think that maybe she was kinda keen on me, but because I haven't made any moves on her in how long we've been hanging out together, she is annoyed about it.

And it's put me in a strange place, because just when I think things are turning around and I'm thinking to maybe make a move, our pretty cool friendship has gone a bit off.
So I'm now unsure if I should still tell her I like her and see what happens or just forget about it completely.
In other words, it's time I either move forward with what I'm feeling and take a chance, or just dismiss it and move on. But life is about taking chances right!

And here's what happened:
Well, I found a moment when the two of us were alone, and I pretty much came out and told I really like her. And while she said she was really flattered, she said didn't want to pursue anything further because we work together.
So, while it hasn't been awkward between us as such since then (which was also a worry of mine), it still kinda hurts me to see her everyday, because I still think she's great. But it also completely killed the fun/flirty vibe we had and we barely talk at all.
And seeing her everyday looking all pretty, knowing I can't be with her is REALLY tough. So much so, that I kinda look forward to days that she's not around so I can concentrate on my work without her distraction.

And I think the thing that gets me is that I don't know if she just said the work thing as an excuse to let me down easily, or if she's really not interested. I really thought there was a strong vibe between us, but maybe I read that wrong too.

Ok, over to you lot! Go easy on me