where I worked until 2 years ago, there was a woman who was always cow-eyeing me...smart, nice looking, etc etc.

but, i would never even consider asking her out as a co-worker. i would be too worried that things would go wrong and i'd have to walk by her cubicle to go to the copier or my boss' office or the door to get to my car.

i feel awkward enough being around a lot of people, let alone one i know dislikes me over personal issues.