Met man at a party.. what next?

[Pilo]

Okay, so this isn’t really a problem as such but I’m hopeless at navigating these sorts of social situations. Basically, I met a man at a male friend’s party on Saturday. Male friend (party giver) is purely platonic but we met on a dating app and I think he was keen at the time. This is about 4 yrs ago, nothing has ever happened between us. We are now good mates.
Roll forward to Saturday. Meet a funny nice man who is not really my type (physically) but we hit it off and talked a lot during the evening. Alcohol may have helped. Nothing physical happened, but there was a spark.

Soooo, my male friend has now been in touch saying this guy wants my number. And I’m not sure what to do. It feels awkward somehow with my friend. And I don’t want to get embroiled in something that might not be right.

On the other hand, he made me laugh, a lot, and I think it could be worth a call...
Any advice?!!!

Go for it!

Go for it. Similar happened with me and DP 12 years ago.

If your friend had an issue with it he wouldn't have told you the guy wants your number. Go for it, you only live once.

Do it. The worst that can happen sounds like you'll have a bit of a laugh together, and not take it any further. Or it might lead to something bigger!

Yes, maybe you’re right. Overwhelming yes responses then!

Just don’t want to be embarrassed. And feels a bit in private with friend in the loop. I guess it’s okay to maybe go for a coffee or drink then no more isn’t it?

God why do I find this stuff difficult

*un-private

Do it!

'Spark' is IMO much better than 'type'. And funny as well. That's gold dust. If the party host cared he'd have said, "no mate sorry" to the other bloke.

Go for it! I met my husband at a mutual friends party. Go for a coffee something casual and then see how it goes. Good luck

It's been 4 years man, I'm sure he's fine with it!

I'm jealous - I'd LOVE for something like this to happen to me. It's much more "organic" than meeting on a dating app. GO FOR IT! :)

You either gain a great partner, a new friend or the knowledge that you went for it, it didn't work out but at least you'll never be wondering what if !

Friend is obviously OK with it as he's told you.
And once you have his number, then friend is out of the loop.

Go for it, my dear! Life is short. What’s the worst that could happen? No spark when you meet again? That’s ok, at least you gave it a chance. Fabulous spark - well, enjoy!

Go for it! I've got a couple of good pals from OLD and I know it feels a bit awkward around how much to tell them about your love life. It's been 4 years, though. I'm sure you'd know if he was madly in love.

If you feel a bit awkward just make sure to be neutral and breezy in your reply, not 'waheyyyy' as you might be with a friend who had never fancied you. Sort of a 'can I give Bob your number?' 'Of course, it was nice meeting him' kinda thing.