How do I forget someone I can't have?

So I've been friends of this guy for a while now, he is a co-worker of mine and when I first met him, he caught my attention immediately, he's exactly the way I like guys, he's a bit shy, has the cutest laugh, he's super smart and geeky it's cute, not to mention hot. ^.^ Anyways, he was very nice with me from the start, he told me his nickname that he wanted me to call him. Anyhow. We text constintly and talk alot at work. He even said that he would help me with my chemistry homework if I needed it. He changes the subject when I mention other guys. And when I want to talk about the type of women he likes, he tells me so I mention a person whos like that and he changes the subject. He once told me I was pretty but then said jk then he said no seriously then...you get the point. Hes showed me pictures of his family, and says he doesnt like his ex but is lonely. He is always starring at me and when I look he will keep starring or turn away real fast. He gets super close to me....I get all nervous and stuff. Hes always touches me. Hes just really nice to me. The problem is he likes someone else. He didnt tell me this, but he didnt deny it either. He lives in the same apartment complex as this person, they hang out constintly...and shes also a co-worker of ours. He is always around her, she is really nice and I like her....but at the same time I am jealous. I know they like each other....I once walked in on them when they were (it at least looked like it the room was dark) but they looked like they were holding hands and about to kiss. I get these mix signals...well at least I feel that way. So how do I forget about him? I tried to concentrate on his bad qualities but I can over look them because there are so many good great qualities I like about him. I've known him a year now....and during that time I've grown to like him more and more...I haven't felt this way with a guy since the last guy
cheated on me 3 years ago, I sort of locked away my heart and feelings, but somehow he got past all that and I found myself opening up, and liking him. I am deathly afraid of rejection and of getting hurt, so asking him out is out of the question. I just need to know how do I forget I like him and just go to being his friend. I try to avoid him....but its hard our work is a small one. Please help.

I don't know how old you are but I am 28 years old and what I've learned about life, is that it's better to have tried and failed than never to have tried. Rejection is a part of life, as is acceptance and everything else. The goal that I've set for my life is to have it be fulfilling and in order for it to be fulfilling, we HAVE to take risks and chances. If you try, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised, and if he does in fact reject you, so be it. No regrets! That's life. But, I want to emphasize the importance of taking chances. This life is full of them. If you're too afraid to take them, you will miss out, I promise you. On the other hand, if you allow yourself to be brave, you might just be surprised at how wonderful and fulfilling this life can be. Hope this helps! Good luck no matter what your decison.

by getting someone who you can have. not a good idea, he will probably end up hurting you.

be a friend! Start talking to other guys, even the one's that you don't like--as friends!

simple - either wait till he's available or move on...find sumone else. i no that sounds harsh, but its probably best

I wouldn't avoid him. I would explain your situation to him if he's your friend. Just talk and try to let him know your interested. He could be into you too. You just gotta let it come naturally. If he wants you he'll get you. But till then just be true to yourself and if your not ready for a relationship don't have one. Just be open with him and maybe one day it will work.

Just ask him if he likes you as a friend or would like to be more?
He cannot read your mind hon.Or ask him if he is seeing the other girl as more than a friend.If he says no, then ask him the other question.

Personally, I've found the best way to forget about someone is to keep yourself busy. Try to keep your mind busy as well, and not thinking about him.

If the timing is right and it is meant to be, it will happen. But don't hold back from being his friend because of your feelings for him. If you try avoiding him, you may give him the wrong impression. Always be honest and up front with him. You never know what will happen.