Should I go on this none-date?

[Ninjakittysmellz]

I’m meant to be meeting a guy from work tomorrow to do an activity that will be really cool. I like him as a friend, but nothing more - and it’s become apparent he likes me as more than that.

I have been clear I don’t want to date (him or anyone else!) but I think he’s a really lovely guy and would genuinely love to be his friend.

If it was a female friend or a man with no agenda / hopes of more, I would be really looking forward to tomorrow, but as it is I’m worried I’ll give him the wrong impression. I could also really use the time to catch up on work (but I don’t know if that’s just me making excuses!)

Should I go, or make up an excuse?

I think if you really want to do the activity then go, you've made it clear you're not interested in him romantically.

I probably wouldn't continue to meet up with him one on one outside of work though if he wants to date you, not really a great basis for a friendship in the long term if you're not on the same page.

I wouldn't. I've been on the other side of someone seeing me but then announcing they only wanted to be friends. It really, really hurts.