People who asked out a friend and got turned down...

[gentlesea]

What happened next? Did you end up finding love with someone else? Did you get together further down the road? I just asked out a long-term friend who has been single for a few years after a divorce. He said he wasn't ready to date anyone (he hasn't dated anyone since the split). I knew it was a risk and wanted to ask him so I could move on but a tiny part of me is still hoping further down the line something might happen (especially now I've planted the idea in his head!) but I know this is a ridiculous hope. I'm not worried about our friendship. I'd just love to hear about what happened to you!

Not happaned to me m, but I dnt think this sounds like he isnt in to you. I bet you in a mo th or so he will make a move

What a nonsense response. Do you honestly believe that or are you just saying what you think the OP wants to hear to be 'nice'? 🙄

Honestly, OP, no one can answer this because whatever someone else's experience might have been has no influence on this man or your situation.

In your shoes, I would move on. It's impossible for anyone to know whether it was the truth or a way of letting you down gently but what you really.don't want to be doing is wasting your time wondering or waiting. Life is too short.

If he does change his mind in the future, well, you can make a decision then. You might still.he single or you might have met someome else.and no longer care. But don't sit around waiting for a man who has said he isn't interested.

Thanks, both! I am hoping he might change his mind down the line but I'm not counting on it. And yes, it's time to move on!