Before you read this, here is the back story: This girl, who we will call “The Neighbor”, and I know each other through several mutual friends. She basically lives down the street from me. Around Christmas, she and I went to dinner one night. Although, she’s nice and very pretty, our personalities are very different. Needless to say it didn’t work out. No big deal. Since then she started dating a guy who has temporarily moved out of state for his job. She and I talk maybe once every week or two, so it’s not like communication between us is completely out of the blue.
With that said here is the conversation she and I had yesterday via text.
Me: You want to go watch a movie with me tomorrow night?
The Neighbor: Just you and me?
Me: Yeah. Is that ok?
The Neighbor: You know I’m not going to do that.
Me: I’m not asking you on a date. I just wanted to go watch a movie.
The Neighbor: But it’s not like we are good friends – it would be different if we were.
Me: I guess. I thought we were friends nonetheless. I didn’t realize we had to be bffs to hang out.
The Neighbor: We don’t have to be. Sorry, I’m not trying to sound rude.
I didn’t respond.
Ouch!
