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Part of our original conversation was about this particular restaurant, before he invited me to go. He told me that he and our mutual friend ate there occasionally. I said that I'd not been there yet. So after I paid for his beers, he said he'd like to take me to the restaurant. They don't serve lunch.
This seems a little odd. Last night I stopped by the local pub and ended up chatting with a very pleasant and well-traveled elderly man who is a friend of a friend.
Since it was getting late and I knew he'd walked there with our mutual friend, who had to leave earlier, I offered to drive him home. It wasn't out of the way. As we were leaving, he found out that the pub doesn't take credit cards, so I paid for his two beers.
He now wants to take me to a very nice restaurant for dinner in repayment. He's much, much older than I am - and he's married but separated.
So, I don't want to hurt his feelings by refusing dinner and giving him a chance to graciously pay me back. I know he's lonely. He's lived an interesting life and is fun to talk to. But isn't this sort of weird? Or is it no big deal?
Sounds like you should say, "Thank you, but no thank you."
Ohfergoshsakes! The guy is separated and probably enjoys dining out, but dining out by yourself is the pits. If you enjoyed talking to him, he probably enjoyed talking to you. Nothing strange about that. Enjoy your dinner and his company.
After my late wife died I "dated" lots of women, just for dinner company and innocent companionship. Some wanted more, but I simply told them I thought it would be better to remain "just friends." (If he gets overly friendly, tell him the same.) One of my "friends" spent the night many times -- in her room. She even used her room a few times after my current wife moved in with me. She was proud to call it "her room." We always hugged but never anything more.
I'm gonna take all the comments here as the thumbs up for me to snag that sexy hunk-o-man - the one I refer to as "Mr. Hotpants" - out for drinks and dinner. Who knows - maybe it will turn into breakfast too!
Just kidding, people - don't get your panties in a bunch!
I'm gonna take all the comments here as the thumbs up for me to snag that sexy hunk-o-man - the one I refer to as "Mr. Hotpants" - out for drinks and dinner. Who knows - maybe it will turn into breakfast too!
Just kidding, people - don't get your panties in a bunch!
Go fer the Gusto SweetHeart..........................
I think you can learn a lot from older friends. You will know if he is getting the wrong idea or message. Enjoy the company
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