Would you invite this man to this party?

[Hangerslip]

It's an anniversary celebration for a club I belong to.

He used to belong to the club, I bumped into him at the gym today, haven't seen him in years. We chatted for a pleasant 5 mins about the sport and went on our way.

Afterwards I thought oh, I could have invited him to the do, people would be pleased to see him, he might like to catch up.

As a non member, he'd have to come as my guest. I'm sure my train of thought has nothing to do with the fact that he's an attractive single man, similar age to me...

Yes, why not?
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Definitely ask him, say oh I thought when I saw you,this might interest you... I could sign you in as my guest.... Perhaps we could meet up before hand for a drink....and you could walk me back home afterwards 🤣

Do it I dare you 🤣

Hmm. I have a vague recollection that he was teetotal, having previously had a drink problem, so maybe a party's not the right thing?

If you don't ask you don't get.

Just be willing to only have a couple and drink soft drinks the rest of the time.

Don't be surprised if you do start dating him you find yourself drinking a lot less to practically nothing. I noticed this with my family members whose spouses are teetotal.

Steady on!!

Invite him. The worst that can happen is that he'll decline the offer

Why?

That's like saying you'd better not invite your friend because there might be a buffet and she's on a diet.

Plenty of ex drinkers are happy to be around alcohol and if he's not, I'm sure he'll just say he can't make it.

Just because I don't think he used to go to social things, I don't remember any Christmas parties etc he was at. Back then he was going through a divorce, trying to organise arrangements for DC, not coping particularly well and I was married. We were never particularly friends.

I don't know what to suggest then if you don't really want to ask him?

I suppose you could suggest going for coffee but that's way more personal.

😂

Hope you have taken some action.