Dating : Etiquette around talking about other people I’m seeing
Bear with me guys, I’m super new to this and have started casually dating around for the first time in my life. I’m 24F.
Say I’m on a date, not the first, with a guy I get on with. We’ve slept together, but it’s not serious. Say he asks me what I did on Friday, and in reality I was on a date with someone else.
What do I say??
Is it acceptable, or even expected, to state that I’m dating other people too? Should I make up some other story? I’m a little lost here.
Normally I would say you should be honest, but in this case I don’t think it’s something that he needs or wants to know, and it will only stir up negative emotions. If I’m dating you I will be aware that you could be seeing other people, but I do not need to have it confirmed as a byproduct of your impeccable integrity. A nice white lie about meeting a friend will be perfectly adequate.
Just say you met up with a friend for a drink
I wouldn’t tell him. Just say that you went out with a friend. He doesn’t need to know any more details since it is casual at the moment.
Got it, you guys. Thanks 🙂
Its good enough if you say » I went out » or « went on a date » .
If etiquette is the only thing you’re worried about, then don’t lie. Lying is for if you’re more worried about scaring him away then you are about etiquette.
> Say he asks me what I did on Friday, and in reality I was on a date with someone else.
Say « Shaved my legs. » because it’s probably true.
You don’t “owe” him too much info, as you define it but honesty is almost always wise in the long run. Getting surprised by that question and responding “Out with some friends at the mall” isn’t s crime but also not a good habit.