Would it be inappropriate to ask a coworker to hang out just as friends?

So I (26M) started to develop feelings for one of my coworkers(27F) Which i don't know how to handle since I haven't been in a relationship, or had the desire to be in one, let alone have feelings for some one in over 6 years. Isn't there like some Golden rule that office romance is never a good idea. Don't shit where you eat as the saying goes or something like that. Well I really like this girl and I don't really have the intention to date her per se but I would like to get to know her on a personal level and become good friends with her at least. Most of the conversations we have at work are typical workplace conversations like "how was your weekend?" or "how's your day going?" ect. Nothing too exciting but I feel like if we hung out outside of work it would be easier to connect/relate with her especially since I'm a very reclusive person and I'm better at 1 on 1 conversations.

Last night I had a dream that she and my best friend got married. I interpreted it as that if I wait too long to make a move she might find somebody else. I've actually had multiple dreams about her since I met her about 2 months ago which makes me think there is something there. No one I've met in the last 6 years since my last relationship has had this effect on me. She even has a kid which I always told myself I would never date some one with kids but for some reason I'm willing to look past it. Even 2 of our other coworkers have told me that we would be a good couple. But honestly the fact that I work with her kinda throws me off from the whole idea of pursuing anything with her. I'm just so conflicted I'm not sure what to do.



Submitted August 29, 2021 at 11:29PM

So I (26M) started to develop feelings for one of my coworkers(27F) Which i don't know how to handle since I haven't been in a relationship, or had the desire to be in one, let alone have feelings for some one in over 6 years. Isn't there like some Golden rule that office romance is never a good idea. Don't shit where you eat as the saying goes or something like that. Well I really like this girl and I don't really have the intention to date her per se but I would like to get to know her on a personal level and become good friends with her at least. Most of the conversations we have at work are typical workplace conversations like "how was your weekend?" or "how's your day going?" ect. Nothing too exciting but I feel like if we hung out outside of work it would be easier to connect/relate with her especially since I'm a very reclusive person and I'm better at 1 on 1 conversations.Last night I had a dream that she and my best friend got married. I interpreted it as that if I wait too long to make a move she might find somebody else. I've actually had multiple dreams about her since I met her about 2 months ago which makes me think there is something there. No one I've met in the last 6 years since my last relationship has had this effect on me. She even has a kid which I always told myself I would never date some one with kids but for some reason I'm willing to look past it. Even 2 of our other coworkers have told me that we would be a good couple. But honestly the fact that I work with her kinda throws me off from the whole idea of pursuing anything with her. I'm just so conflicted I'm not sure what to do.
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