Have you ever asked out a man?
Yes
Did he accept?
Mostly yes.
If no, did you remain friends?
I was only friends with one or two prior to asking them out. Was more along the lines of seeing someone in some random place, liking the way they looked (yes, I was shallow that way), and saying “would you like to go grab a drink sometime?”
How many men have you asked out?
Several. It got easier when I realized I had a natural advantage. If I was being stared at, it was a pretty good bet they were already interested.
Have you ever asked out a man?
Yes.
Did he accept?
Nope.
If no, did you remain friends?
Yes, in 1 case, no in the other.
How many men have you asked out?
2!
Yes, I asked a man out quite recently - my boss, in fact.
Did he accept?
No. I got stunned silence until I asked ‘what gives’ a few days later. He said that although he found me attractive and enjoyed my company very much, the fact that he was my boss meant it was not to be.
I thought (and still think) it was weasel code for “I don’t return your feelings”.
Shame, becuase I thought I was in with a shout, too.
Are you friends?
Yes. Although I confess that there is a bit of me that resents how he handled things. It is better to be honest so as to avoid false hope in these things, I find.
How many men have you asked out?
4!