What is this experience called? Imagine you go to work or school (which ever one you relate to...

I wouldn't worry about labelling it.
I suspect it's more to do with the environment you find yourself in.

Sometimes we feel our school/college/class/workplace is oppressive and difficult. But if you have that one person who makes such an environment tolerable you obviously look forward to seeing them.

You make no mention anything remotely romantic about him nor whether it's reciprocal so it doesn't sound like that's a good place to be thinking

itsok · 31-35, F

To me, that just sounds like you like the person and get along well. I love finding people that I feel a connection with.

It’s pretty rare for me to have romantic feelings for someone, so I’m not sure if it’s the same for other people, but it feels more intense and being physically close to/touching them is exciting.

WolfGirlwh0r3 · 36-40, T

its called a crush

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

This is what liking a person means and it's very sad it doesn't happen more often.

NerdySoph · 26-30, F

You like them and being around them.
Labels are not necessary :) Enjoy the infatuation.

JovialMoose · 51-55, M

Is the feeling mutual? Are you pair bonding?

The concept of a best friend or work-spouse is not uncommon. You're with these people more often than you are probably at home. You have to trust them. They trust you. It's can be a partnership.

Now... romantic is a whole different story. The flames have to be running hot at the same time.

BiasForAction · M

Time will tell

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

Definitely not a romantic interest necessarily though it might be. Just kindred spirits with matching energy, I think.

ArtieKat · M

I used to call it "infatuation".

RosaMarie · 41-45, F

Why can't it be both?

NativePortlander1970

It's called anima, how another person makes you feel by their vibes.