I don't want to date now but will I regret it?

[Cotswolly78]

This is a bit of a strange one, but I bumped into a mate of my ex a couple of times recently and he asked if I'd be interested in going on a date with a work colleague of his, he thought we'd get on well. Firstly, I was a bit taken aback to have been asked this by my ex's friend. Secondly, I have no interest in dating since we broke up 3 years ago - I am perfectly content on my own now, having taken a long time to get over the breakup, and I'm not sure I ever want to get into another relationship.

Is this a strange way to think and might I regret it? I told him I'd think about it, but my gut says no. Also, for some reason I'm not hugely comfortable with the set-up in this situation.

Trust your gut. No need to overthink it. If you’re happy single, you’ll always have peace. That is a precious blessing!

Why would you regret not meeting a stranger?

It's really odd of this guy to try to set you up with someone, and I'd be a suspicious about the motives, tbh. (Like is it some sort of prank?)

You don't have to give serious consideration to every bizarre suggestion an acquaintance makes.

Yes, I find it odd too as he's a good friend of my ex and I'm wondering why would he suggest this and might my ex know anything about it.

I bumped into him twice recently and he suggested it on the second occasion.

From what I read on here about dating just don’t even go there 🤣🤣🤣

Trust your gut!

You don't feel the inclination. So if you went on this date it would be to fulfill sometime elses expectation. Which is the worst of all reasons.

Not to mention the connection with your ex means there is already a potential tangle in the thread.

Why would you entertain it for a moment! You're content!

Follow your gut. And anyway it's a bad idea as he would have this mate who also knows your ex.

Thanks, all... listening to my gut seems to be the consensus