So, I've been working at my current company for about 6 months. Over that time I've gotten to know one of my co-workers fairly well. We've been out for drinks in a group and other social things in a group. I really value her as a friend as she is one of the most genuinely nice people I've had the pleasure of meeting. I am also really attracted to her. She has a zest for life and a great laugh. She's really intelligent and makes me smile all the time. Whenever, we hang out in a group I think about her afterwards for hours. 

Here's where the situation gets complicated. We work in a male dominated field and I know she wants to be seen as an equal in the field. I really want to ask her out, but I'm not sure if this will offend her if she is not interested. I don't want her to think I view her as an object, but rather an equal. She's a special enough person that I would want to be friends with her no matter what. I wouldn't want to ruin that. She hasn't really given me any indication she likes me as more than a friend and I haven't given her any. She has also recently been spending time with another co-worker, and I have no idea what their relationship is now. I know before they were just friends, but now they seem more friendly with each other. Do I ask her out and risk offending her and being embarrassed? Do I keep this to myself and just live with it? What if she is seeing my other co-worker? I'm so confused. I don't think I can handle the rejection with her. 

I'd love to hear from anyone with similar experiences. My head has just been messed up all weekend and I can't stop thinking about her.
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I really like a female co-worker, there's no physical contact, but still am attracted. Do I ask her out or
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So, I've been working at my current company for about 6 months. Over that time I've gotten to know one of my co-workers fairly well. We've been out for drinks in a group and other social things in a group. I really value her as a friend as she is one of the most genuinely nice people I've had the pleasure of meeting. I am also really attracted to her. She has a zest for life and a great laugh. She's really intelligent and makes me smile all the time. Whenever, we hang out in a group I think about her afterwards for hours. 

Here's where the situation gets complicated. We work in a male dominated field and I know she wants to be seen as an equal in the field. I really want to ask her out, but I'm not sure if this will offend her if she is not interested. I don't want her to think I view her as an object, but rather an equal. She's a special enough person that I would want to be friends with her no matter what. I wouldn't want to ruin that. She hasn't really given me any indication she likes me as more than a friend and I haven't given her any. She has also recently been spending time with another co-worker, and I have no idea what their relationship is now. I know before they were just friends, but now they seem more friendly with each other. Do I ask her out and risk offending her and being embarrassed? Do I keep this to myself and just live with it? What if she is seeing my other co-worker? I'm so confused. I don't think I can handle the rejection with her. 

I'd love to hear from anyone with similar experiences. My head has just been messed up all weekend and I can't stop thinking about her.
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I really like a female co-worker. I don't know how to ask her out without offending her or hurting her
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