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writes:I'm not sure but I think my professor likes me, too. She's 45. I'm 25. We don't talk much but when we do, I get the sense that she likes me. Sometimes she touches me when we talk. She rubs my back or my shoulder. I've had feelings for her for well over a year now. She's beautiful but doesn't believe she is. When she reads poetry, it's an other-worldly experience for me. She should record audio books for a living, I swear! Anyway, last week we met in her office to talk about one of my essays from last semester. (She's not my professor right now) After we were done, she said that she'd like it if I stayed longer. When I asked her why, she said that she likes my company. So, I stayed. We didn't talk very long. Probably ten minutes, at least. We talked about our Christmases and my job. She's going through some hard stuff with her mother. I really wanted to hug her because I can't stand to see her so unhappy. She's been through a lot and deserves to be happy. Then, we talked about my graduation and what classes I have left. I aim to graduate by next spring. She then told me that she feels like she hasn't gotten enough of me. She mentioned that I'm free to stop by in any of her classes, just to sit and learn. It was unusual how relaxed she looked talking to me. But it was nice since she's usually stressed out.I'm probably reading too much into her actions and sayings. I tend to do that a lot. I mean, of course I want her to like me. I'd like to hear an outsider's perspective.
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reader, Kate1967  +, writes (16 March 2016):
Get out of this situation and do not put yourself in situations alone with the professor.
It is not OK for you to explore your "feelings". She is your prof and probably sees you more as a student/daughter.
She would get fired if any lines were crossed at all.
Find a different prof.
Run while you can.
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (10 February 2016):
 It sounds like she likes you as a person, but am sure someone in her position knows that she cannot be with a student or else she would lose her job, and her career. If you think there is more than friendship here, well then wait until after you have graduated and see how it goes then.
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