Already playing footsy with one of my professors

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One of my online courses has an on campus meeting once a week that is purely voluntary. This course was one I switched for another so I went to their on campus meeting, and stayed late. I kind of got the vibe one of us was being inappropriate if not both, like him touching my hair/face etc. Some of the things he said.

So our exchange of emails following that has been rather... well who am I kidding, it's completely wrong.

I've no doubt in my ability to average an A in this class but I don't want it to be for anything other than the actual course work. This bothers me, a lot. I CANNOT have chemistry with a professor, and seriously... I mean I find lots of people attractive but I almost never worry I'd do something stupid, and with this guy I could see myself doing something stupid and it feels so immature.

This is so conflicting and I just... it's WRONG but... gah. I figured if I didn't pretend nothing is wrong then I won't end up doing something GOD WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME

this guy is looking to take advantage of you. don't let him.

If I ever need to give an example of what an evil trollop I am, I think this would be a good one.

Put on your iron undies and keep your legs crossed - at least until the class is completed. (However, I'm guessing that once you're no longer a student, it won't be as intriguingly naughty to the dirty dog.

I don't think I'm going to go to the on-campus meetings at all after this. It's one of my favorite subjects. Blah!

IRON UNDIES MODE IN 3...2...1

Is he hot? Does he seem to have a nice personality? Do you think you could see yourself dating/in a relationship/sleeping with/ him in other situations than if he were your teacher?

I don't have a problem with you sleeping with him if you want to. If you decide to do it, tell him that you don't want it to effect your grade. Make sure he knows its because you want him and not because you want an A.

I say, if it makes you happy, go for it.

Or if you feel really uncomfortable about it, tell him that you'd like to see him but you'd like to wait until you finish his class. Then invest in a plaid skirt and white shirt and knee socks for some fun afterwards.

I hope he doesn't take advantage of your visible social disabilities and assumes you are playing their game? It was uncomfortable for me when one client placed his hand on mine, repeating the word I just said... I'm not gay, but removed my hand and went on with business as I didn't know how to deal with this and he is the client. Difficult situation to be in. I don't think there is anything wrong with you that a NT also wouldn't have experienced in this situation.

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This.
Wait and make him wait 'til your class is done. Get what you want from this situation and what you have paid $$$ for. Plus, you might find out by asking around if he does this all the time, year after year, with every new class room full of young ladies.

If the school doesn't have a policy on relationships it should be ok, they probably do though. You can just tell him to be objective in your academic work.

I would put your own feelings aside and consider the fact that this person is in a position of authority/power in the academic setting, and that makes it totally innappropriate and unprofessional for an instructor to show interest in a student. I agree with BlueMax, wait.
I don't like to make assumptions about people without knowing them or the situation better, but if this person is a regular, professional instructor of any sort, then engaging in this type of conduct with a student should also raise some flags about this persons true character. I have been in university for a total of 11 years between undergrad and grad studies, and I have seen relationships start between instructors and students. Honourable people wait until the student/teacher relationship has ended, and every time those I've known haven't waited until later, one or the other really seems to be taking advantage in the relationships.
The posibility of the instructor taking advantage of you isn't the only side of this. Students can also take advantage of instructors, and if a relationship is discovered other students or administration, they will likely assume you are doing just that, or at least benefiting from the relationship. Even if both parties keep it objective and separate school and personal life, others cannot assume that is the case.

I see it as me taking advantage of not having to consider a possible relationship. Just sex.

It's just... blah, I don't know.

If I were worried about developing any sort of emotional bond I would have no trouble avoiding him.

However I hadn't considered that he might be after more than sex and I somehow find that disturbing. I mean it makes sense that we're attracted to each other, we can talk endlessly about the subject he teaches, and he's not that much older than me. I have a portfolio of work as diverse as his. We align politically though I didn't reveal that. I tried not to share too much.

He wants me to come see some of his works on display in a gallery about a five hour drive from here. I want to go but I worry it'll lead to "Oh, well it's so late, let's get a room for the night." so I can't cave in and go. I mean... ugh.

I actually think he's someone I could be friends with so I'd do best to keep it at that and be glad I've made a new friend.

Just tell him that it's only gonna be a FWB kinda thing. If he can't handle that, thats his problem not yours.

I think I'll explain on Tuesday when I'm back at school after the holiday. I'll just quit looking at my email now. I'm watching a friend's sons right now anyhow.

I guess this answers your "am I attractive" question? I wouldn't take it further just to prove it...

It was never a question, though. Being attractive to some people doesn't change what I see in the mirror. I'm not trying to prove anything... I think?