A real story from work… I accidentally fell for my boss.

Let’s talk about this:

Hello everyone, I’d like to use this space to share something I’ve been holding in for a long time.
I’m scared to tell my friends because I don’t want to be teased,
but keeping it all to myself feels suffocating.

So in the end, I decided to write it here,
in case someone has been through something similar.

The story started like this…

I’ve been working here for almost a year.
At first, I didn’t think anything of my boss at all.

He’s talkative, fun, and easygoing with his team,
but also serious when it comes to work.
He gives advice, guidance, and can solve any problem.

And whenever he stands up to protect his team in meetings…
it makes me feel “something” every single time.

Until one day,
he handed me a snack while I was having my morning coffee,
with a short line:

“Here… it’s good.”

and then he just walked away.

My heart started pounding so hard
I almost couldn’t focus on work at all. 😳

From that day on…
I began to notice everything he did:

• the little smiles when he walked past my desk,
• the small ways he helped fix my work,
• or even the moments when his eyes accidentally turned toward me…

But of course, it’s not that simple.

Because in the same team,
there’s someone else who seems a little too close to him —
more than just a normal coworker.

And now I’m not sure anymore if everything I’m seeing is just
“kindness from a good boss”

or if he might also be…
accidentally feeling something too.

👉 Has anyone ever been in a situation like this?
Please share what you did next. I’d really love to hear your stories…

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Here’s how I see it : 

Ohhh girl, my friend 😅
Let me just put a hand on your shoulder first —
because what you’re going through right now is one of the most mysterious,
yet most common “office phenomena” that people rarely admit out loud…

That is:
“when your heart starts beating out of rhythm for your boss.” ❤️‍🔥

First of all, don’t rush to feel guilty or weird about it.
This doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong,
or that you’re being unprofessional.

It’s completely human to feel “warmth, safety, or admiration”
toward someone we see as competent, kind, and understanding —
especially in the workplace,
where every relationship has invisible “rules” and “distance” all the time.

Today, I want to talk to you like two best friends
chatting after work at a café.

We’re not going to reduce this to:

“Just don’t get involved.”
or
“Forget him.”

Instead, we’ll gently unpack it layer by layer —

• why this feeling happens,
• what it says about you,
• how to tell what he might be feeling,
• and how to handle your heart beautifully
  without ruining your job or yourself.

Ready? ☕💬
Okay, let’s begin —

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🌙 Chapter 1: A heart that starts to “quietly fall” for someone it shouldn’t

First of all — please don’t scold yourself with

“I shouldn’t have liked him.”

Feelings don’t come with an on/off switch.

You said he’s a boss who is kind, gives advice, and protects his team.
Do you know? In psychology, something called “emotional safety”
is one of the strongest foundations of attraction between two people.

When someone makes us feel safe,
our brain releases oxytocin — the bonding hormone.

That oxytocin makes us feel:

• “I can trust this person.”
• “This feels warm.”
• “I want to be around them.”

And that’s exactly where
“secret crushes we didn’t see coming”
often begin.

So when your heart started racing
the moment he handed you that snack and said:

“Here… it’s good.”

That wasn’t something to be ashamed of at all —
it was simply your natural human response
to feeling safe + admired at the same time.

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☕ Chapter 2: Why do our hearts trip over “the boss,” specifically?

In organizational psychology research from 2020 (Stanford University),
they found that over 37% of employees
have at some point experienced feelings for their boss.

Because in hierarchies,
bosses are the ones who hold the power of approval and recognition.

And praise from someone above us in rank
lands very differently from praise from a peer.

In simple terms:

“You did great today.” from a colleague = happy for 3 seconds.
The same line from your boss = heart fluttering for 3 days. 😳

Especially when that boss is:

• charming,
• confident,
• and a natural leader,

our brain connects:

“He’s capable + he makes me feel good.”

Seeing him every day in close contexts
(meetings, projects, 1:1 discussions, problem solving)

blurs the line in our brain between:

“I respect him”

and

“I like him.”

And honestly?
Those two feelings are very tightly woven together,
so it’s hard to separate them.

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💬 Chapter 3: A crush vs. infatuation — not the same thing

Try asking yourself this question 👇

“Do I want him to be happy,
or do I want him to have me?”

If the answer is:

“I just want him to be happy,”

then your feelings might still be more admiration than attachment.

But if the answer is more like:

“I want him to see me as special,”

then you may be stepping into infatuation.

Infatuation usually comes with looping thoughts:

• Why hasn’t he replied yet?
• He’s talking to that coworker for a long time.
• Who did he smile at first today?

If you’re starting to have these thoughts,
your brain may be mixing dopamine + cortisol.

• Dopamine → makes you feel thrilled, energized, high.
• Cortisol → makes you feel anxious, scared to lose him.

That’s the cycle of
“secret crush that becomes emotional torture”

which so many people get stuck in without realizing.

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🌤️ Chapter 4: But what about him… “Does he feel the same?”

This is the question the whole planet wants answers to, right? 😅

But I’ll say this frankly —
sometimes what looks like romantic signals from him
are just “good leadership skills.”

In modern office culture, good bosses know how to make their team feel valued.
They smile, encourage, bring snacks,
and remember small details about their team members.

These are all soft skills used to motivate and support the team.

So the things you see —
the snack, the smiles, the eye contact —
may be genuine kindness he shows to many people,

but you’re the one whose heart responds more intensely to it.

And that’s not wrong.

Because once your heart starts to move toward someone,
every small gesture gets magnified inside.

That said…

I’m going to share 6 signs that can help you get a bit of clarity:

Is he “just a good boss”?
Or is there a chance he’s also quietly drawn to you?

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💘 Chapter 5: 6 signs your boss might like you back (or not?)

1️⃣ He remembers your personal details very clearly
Not just your work, but things like:

• how you take your coffee,
• your favorite snack,
• that you have a cat,
• or that you mentioned something about your weekend.

If he remembers without you repeating,
that means he’s really paying attention.

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2️⃣ He finds reasons to be near you, not just for work
For example:

• passing by your desk more often,
• starting light, random conversations,
• checking in about your day beyond just tasks.

Most men don’t invest extra time like this
with someone they feel absolutely nothing for.

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3️⃣ He compliments you in a personal way, not just professionally

Not just:

“Good job on that report.”

But more like:

“I like the way you explain things… it’s very calm and clear.”

That kind of comment carries a bit of
“personal observation” and emotional tone.

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4️⃣ His gaze changes around you

Notice if, when you speak,
he looks at you like he’s really listening.

When a man starts to like someone,
his eyes often soften and linger a little longer
without him realizing.

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5️⃣ He becomes slightly more careful around you

Sometimes, if he does feel something,
he may actually start pulling back a bit:

• less joking,
• more formal,
• keeping a bit more distance.

Not because he doesn’t like you anymore,
but because he’s aware of his feelings
and doesn’t want others to notice.

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6️⃣ He steps in to protect you in certain situations

For example:

• if someone speaks harshly to you in a meeting,
• he steps in, redirects, or speaks on your behalf.

Men usually only expend that kind of energy
for someone they feel some attachment to.

If you read these and mentally checked off more than half…
then yeah, we really do need to talk about
“What should you do next?” 😌

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🪞 Chapter 6: Between “what you feel” and “what’s right” — how do you choose?

You’re probably standing in the most confusing place right now.

One part of you wants to know:

“Does he feel the same?”

Another part already knows:

“This might not be the right time, place, or person.”

So let’s start by asking yourself 3 honest questions 👇

1. What’s his current relationship status?

Is he truly single?
Does he have a partner? Is he married?

Don’t rely on guesses.

If you’re not sure,
don’t cross any lines — at all.

Because this isn’t just about morality —
it’s about your own reputation and future.

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2. Does this feeling make you grow — or does it drain you?

Some feelings fuel you.
Others quietly hollow you out.

If being around him:

• gives you motivation at work,
• helps you grow,
• and brings out the best in you,

that’s one thing.

But if:

• you feel hurt every time he talks to another coworker,
• your mood is controlled by his attention or lack of it,
• you can’t focus unless you get some sign from him,

then your heart may be giving more energy than it can afford.

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3. If this relationship actually became real — could you handle the consequences?

Let’s imagine the “what if” scenario:

What if one day he does feel the same,
and things develop?

Are you ready for:

• office gossip?
• people saying you’re “favored”?
• people questioning your promotions or opportunities?

Because hierarchy-based relationships at work
almost always come with a price tag.

And it’s better to think about that before
anything crosses from fantasy into reality.

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🌷 Chapter 7: How to take care of your heart — without hurting yourself or your career

1️⃣ Separate “work space” and “heart space” clearly

When you’re working,
try to anchor yourself in the actual tasks.

You don’t have to avoid him,
just keep things professionally warm:

• polite smile,
• respectful tone,
• but no extra flirting or emotional intensity.

Think of it as wearing a gentle
“professional mask” at work.

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2️⃣ Journal your feelings instead of bottling them up

Crushing on someone is like having a storm inside your chest.
If you don’t let it out somewhere, it swells.

Try writing each night:

• “I saw him today, and I felt…”
• “When he talked to that coworker, I thought…”

Over time, your mind will start to distinguish between:

• emotion
  vs.
• reality

And that’s incredibly powerful.

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3️⃣ Don’t shut yourself off from the rest of the world

Many people, once they develop a crush on their boss,
subconsciously close themselves off from everyone else.

But the more you stay in that bubble,
the more unrealistically special he becomes.

Try:

• going out with friends,
• meeting new people,
• taking a class,
• changing your routine a little.

Let your brain compare him with others.
Sometimes, when you zoom out,
you realize he’s just one human among many — not the center of the universe.

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4️⃣ Don’t sit around waiting for him to “make a move”

In this situation,
he can’t move first safely — even if he felt something.

He has:

• responsibility,
• a leadership role,
• and his own image to worry about.

So silently waiting for him to act
may only trap you in a loop of:

“Hope… hurt… hope… hurt…”

over and over.

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5️⃣ If it becomes too heavy… create some distance

Sometimes, “resting your eyes”
is the quickest way to let your heart recover.

If you ever get a chance to:

• switch projects,
• work more with other teams,
• or focus on tasks that don’t involve him as much,

you can use that time to reset your emotional attachment.

Distance doesn’t erase feelings overnight,
but it definitely softens their intensity.

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💭 Chapter 8: And what if there’s that other coworker who seems too close to him?

This part hurts, I know.

You mentioned:

“There’s someone else on the team who seems closer to him than just a normal coworker.”

That kind of pain is quiet but sharp —
like standing in a crowded room while realizing
no one knows you’re struggling to breathe.

Here’s something important:
Don’t torture yourself by constantly comparing.

Comparison is like
picking up a knife and stabbing your own heart over and over.

The truth is:

• you can’t control who he likes,
• you can’t control how they interact,

but you can control whether you lose yourself in the process.

If there is something between them,
that’s their story.

You don’t have to prove that you’re “better.”

People with genuine worth don’t need to compete to be seen.
They simply exist as they are —
and the right people recognize their value without shouting.

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☀️ Chapter 9: A future perspective (You, 3 years from now)

Close your eyes for a moment
and imagine yourself 3 years from today.

You’re still working somewhere,
maybe even somewhere entirely new.

Your boss might be a different person,
or this one may have moved on.

Ask yourself:

“Do I still want to be the me
whose heart races painfully when I think of him?”

Or would you rather be the woman who looks back and says:

“I’m glad I protected myself back then.”

Some feelings don’t need to be erased.
They just need to be placed somewhere
where they no longer hurt us.

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🌹 Final note from your friend, me.

My friend…

Having a crush on someone at work
— even your boss —
isn’t something to be ashamed of.

It proves one simple thing:

“Your heart still knows how to beat.”

You’re someone who feels deeply,
notices goodness in others,
and responds to kindness with warmth.

That is beautiful.

But don’t let your workplace become the stage
where you slowly lose yourself.

Sometimes, not “ending up with him”
doesn’t mean you lost.

It means you chose to keep
a beautiful feeling within the frame of reality —
instead of letting it spill out and drown you.

Remember this:

Your boss can be your inspiration to grow,
but you must always be the reason
you can smile every morning.

You don’t have to erase him from your heart.

You just need to learn how to live with this feeling
with grace, self-respect, and self-love —

and use it as fuel
to come back to yourself even stronger. ❤️

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