Does your boss have a crush on you? Signs you should look out for

Has your boss been complimenting you more frequently? Texting you on the weekend? Laughing at every joke you tell — even the lame ones? If you’re nodding to it all, they just might have feelings for you. “It can be difficult to tell whether someone has a crush on you or if they’re just being extremely nice, so I caution anyone in this dilemma to tread very carefully, as misinterpreting intentions could be embarrassing for both parties, and even career-damaging,” says Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of The Humor Advantage.

But you should watch out for the signs that it may be a full-on crush “because that could end up having extremely negative implications on your work,” he says. So what are some signs? Well for one, they regularly schedule private or latenight meetings. Sure, everyone occasionally stays beyond normal business hours, but if you start seeing a pattern of being singled out, and the meetings are always running late, then your boss may be trying to go beyond a professional scope.

Another sign could be that they call or text you for no particular reason. Sometimes , even their body language is a giveaway. If you catch them stealing glances at you often or sustaining eye contact longer than is comfortable, this could be a sign, says Kerr.

Also, look out for overblown promises of your future at the company or excessive preferential treatment. If alongside that, they are also confiding in you and telling you things outside of your job profile, they may be looking to deepen their relationship with you.

Also a red flag? New outfits, new haircuts, and more attention to detail because they’re hoping to catch someone’s eye at work. And it might be yours.