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Old May 17, 2014, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rolan86 View Post
Well, I agree there could be some parenting relations there, but I don't think it's like that. I'm not looking for another parent, just looking for a friend. And I totally agree that stopping contact if I am using up to much emotional energy on her is necessary. But yes I would love for her to remember me in a positive light. It's really cool hearing from a female college instructor though, and hearing that perspective. So I guess you don't think it would be weird if I am not hitting on her? Unless of course she directly comes onto me, I have no plan whatsoever of making a move. I just want to stay friends or contacts. I mean, just today, someone at the university career center who I got to know wants to stay in contact with me, so I really don't see it as that weird. I think I'll take a shot with this. Hopefully I'll see her at graduation tomorrow and can give her a hug, and hint at staying in contact. If not, then I'll send an email. Either way I want to give it a shot, but I will do my best to forget about it if she ignores and does not respond well. So usually know when a student has a crush on you? That's interesting to hear, what would make you think that?
No, it's not weird if you're not hitting on her. Students and professors do fairly frequently stay in contact, particularly if the age gap isn't huge. Btw, I would carefully read her body language before attempting a hug. Some profs will be fine with that, and some won't.

I have had a few students who seemed to have an interest in me. This is just one of those things that you sort of just know from interactions and body language. A lot of eagerness, a lot of compliments, a lot of e-mails. The stronger you come across, the more likely she's going to be able to sniff something out, for what it's worth.