My best friend has a coworker that has been trying to discreetly build a rapport with him. Discreet because she is married and they both work in a unionized environment (gossip factory).

She is 29. An 8 out of 10. Thin, athletic build. She has options. On the surface she is quiet and hard working. She doesn't have orbiters around at work. She doesn't initiate conversations with one exception so far.

My friend is 44. 6ft, muscular build. divorced. Minds his own business. Selective with whom he talks to and shares very little about his personal life. Low threshold for drama or headaches. Has options but not exercising them.

For almost a year this woman has been sending approach signals or has tried to make conversation with him. He has offered limited responses and avoided all possible contact. He will not risk his job security. After almost a year of no progress why is she still trying? Woman with options doesn't need to chase. The world has an abundance of suckers willing to provide with little or no return for their effort. I would think she would have moved on already unless she expects a windfall of some type.

My friend doesn't have millions in the bank. He isn't a chad or a thug. He doesn't orbit. Can someone advise: What's her motivation? What does she expect to gain?