Name changed as a little outing and despite nearly being 40 I feel like I’ve gone back to the school playground.
I’ve been friends and colleagues with Aaron for 5 years. We work on a couple of projects together so the occasional night out, exchange the odd messages about weekends and holidays. We’re not on the same team so maybe see each other once a month. He’s a nice guy, we get on well but I’ve never thought of him as anything other than a friend. I know he’d love a partner but has been single for some time and has tried dating apps etc with minimal success.
8 months ago Aaron introduced me to his friend Mark on a night out. It’s been a slow burn but more recently Mark and I have been on some great dates and had an amazing time, thought it was mutual as he’s often the one to suggest the next meet up and did invite me back to his after our most recent date but I had to get home to relieve the babysitter.
Mark has become increasingly quiet via text and it transpires Aaron apparently really fancies me (this is news to me) and his best friend he’s worried about hurting his feelings and causing a rift. It’s clear he’s not told Aaron that we’ve been in some dates.
I am a bit stumped about what to say to be honest. Tempted to throw this one back and not get involved however we’ve had such a great time and it’s the first person in a long time whose company I’ve really enjoyed. I don’t want to come between friends however there’s nothing between Aaron and I, never has been and never will be.
I don’t know what to say to Mark. I admire the strength of his friendship but is he really going to go through life not dating anyone Aaron fancies?! I’m honestly no great catch Aaron isn’t missing out on a lot 😂. A bit of me thinks if Mark is going to let me go over this then clearly he doesn’t like me as much as I thought, but I do feel like I want to point out to Mark he could end up missing out on a lot for his friend and there’s nothing to stop Aaron finding a partner tomorrow!