a few days ago I overheard a friend of a friend let down her guard and lament that she hasn't been able to get a man to take her on a date in months. I like taking girls on dates, but I have absolutely no desire to date this girl. Do you think I could get away with taking her out to dinner, but in a way that made it clear I was doing so for the experience, maybe to make her feel better (not out of romantic interest)?
Anonymous
This may be a sticky situation to involve yourself in. Since I do not know the girl I am not sure to as her feelings towards you and this dating. She may take your kindness as romantic interest no matter what you tell her.
What you are suggestiuon is extremely nice, and gentlemanly but make sure you make it 100% clear it is not romantic before you take her out, and judge her reaction to you asking her, mostly be careful not to enage her feelings by accident. Good luck!
