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How to best put it to someone asking me out after a BU?


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I'm only fresh out of a 2 year relationship as most of you know (1 year LDR, 1 year in person, 7 months living together).

 

Since the breakup 1 week ago, I've been asked out twice by two different men, one introduced through an aunt and another met in person at a work function (not a coworker).

 

The thing is... I would very much like to go out on a date or three with each of them, but am not quite ready.

 

The former knew I had just gotten out of a relationship thanks to my aunt's gossip. I told him that when I have settled with things and am keen on dating again, he would be the first I call.

 

Not sure how to tell the second, though. He was quite insistent and I feel it would be wrong of me to decline and rather forward of me to tell him why I am not yet ready to date - and that will push him off even when I may be ready in a month or two.

 

I'm flattered by the prospects. I just wish they would have waited until I'm more settled into my life as a single man.

 

Advice on the second? Or should I just cut him loose and contact him in a few months?

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I know everyone is different, but why not go out and just keep it friendly? Of things start to get, ahem, familiar then mention you aren't ready yet and of he persists just say you are fresh out of a relationship.

 

Sometimes going out (with anyone - friends, family, a possible suitor) can be just what the Dr. Ordered :)

 

Good luck!

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