A guy takes a girl to a sports bar to watch a football game on their first date, but things don't go as planned. The girl's friends are there, and he feels like a third wheel. He tries to join in the conversation, but it's not working out. When he tells her that he's leaving, she doesn't seem to mind and continues to hang out with her friends. Later, the guy's friend's girlfriend calls him to yell at him for leaving the girl stranded. Was he in the wrong for leaving her at the bar? Read on to find out!
Did I Do The Right Thing By Leaving My Date At The Bar?
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Football, drinks, and pool- was leaving date the right move?
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Reluctantly agreed to meet her friend at the bar 😬
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Left out at the bar 🍸 Finding common ground is key
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Left alone at the bar, was it worth staying?
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One more drink turned into a dilemma, did I overreact?
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Polite exit strategy from a boozy date night 🍸
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Polite exit strategy or missed connection? 🤔
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Left date at bar after being ignored. Did I overreact?
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Leaving a date at the bar: a**hole move or justified?
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Joining in on my date's fun - did I miss out?
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Left a boring date at the bar, AITA? 🤔
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💔 Did he make the right decision by leaving his date?
A man went on a date with a girl he knew through mutual friends. The date went well until they met up with her friends and he felt like a third wheel. He tried to engage in conversation but it didn't work. When it was time to leave, his date seemed to be preoccupied with her friends and he decided to leave. Now, he's being criticized for leaving her at the bar. But was he really in the wrong? Keep reading to find out what people have to say about this situation.
NTA for leaving rude date who ignored multiple offers for ride.
corgwin | corgwin
NTA for leaving bad date, but friends are a**holes. 🤷
Sarasa2000 | Sarasa2000
Date left stranded after refusing ride, friends didn't ditch her?
dublos | dublos
Standing up for yourself is never the wrong thing to do 💪
noname_with_bacon | noname_with_bacon
Setting boundaries is key. NTA for leaving after lack of respect 👏
clovercadet | clovercadet
Leaving a date at the bar - NTA or not?
IamAustinCG | IamAustinCG
Leaving a disrespectful date? NTA according to comments and replies.
HillBillyFillyKyGal | HillBillyFillyKyGal
Patient OP offers to wait but gets blown off 🍻
BigDulles | BigDulles
OP left date after being excluded by her and friends. NTA 🤷♀️
zwergschnauzer | zwergschnauzer
The devil's in the details: 20-30 min wait, undrunk drink 🍹
JM_Flynn | JM_Flynn
Questioning a friend's relationship after immature behavior 🤔
The__Riker__Maneuver | The__Riker__Maneuver
Setting clear expectations is key in dating 🍻
TranslatorBoth1648 | TranslatorBoth1648
Clear communication is key 📤
JuicyFruuit | JuicyFruuit
Assertive move or rude behavior? NTA leaves date at bar 🍻
Forward_Squirrel8879 | Forward_Squirrel8879
Leaving a date? Not cool. Leaving a friend? Understandable 👍
Galenaie-endeavor | Galenaie-endeavor
Setting boundaries is key 🔑
AryaIsWaif | AryaIsWaif
Date or hangout? NTA for leaving the bar 🍸
gracemedeiros | gracemedeiros
Clear NTA judgement for leaving date at bar 🚫🍻
No-Personality5421 | No-Personality5421
Ignoring your date for friends? 🤔 Not cool. NTA.
Anthonysmom2016 | Anthonysmom2016
Was it even a date? Mandy seemed ignored. 🤔
mmiggs | mmiggs
Sara knows the truth 😉
babygirlruth | babygirlruth
Setting boundaries and respecting them is key 🔑
TemptingPenguin369 | TemptingPenguin369
Leaving a bad date: NTA, made intentions clear, friends rude 🚶♂️
liquidfoxsnake | liquidfoxsnake
Setting boundaries is important. 🙌 Good for you, NTA!
DerpDevilDD | DerpDevilDD
Commenter questions why Mandy's friends didn't give her a ride 🤔
wifeheart_71 | wifeheart_71
Commenter defends OP for leaving date at bar. 💪👏
Hello-there-7567 | Hello-there-7567
Leaving a date at the bar: NTA, but ride rules apply 🚗
Ranos131 | Ranos131
Leaving a date at the bar with friends is okay 💁♀️
deSievrac | deSievrac
Respectful man leaves date at bar, defends consent. 🙌
somewhat_pragmatic | somewhat_pragmatic
Date ditches date for friends, gets mad when left - NTA 🚶♀️🍸
DesertSong-LaLa | DesertSong-LaLa
Asserting boundaries is key 🔑
steely_92 | steely_92
Dumped at the bar for friends, OP NTA according to comment.
coloradogrown85 | coloradogrown85
Move on! 🙅♂️ You deserve better. 💪
ryvvwen | ryvvwen
Not the a**hole, but what happened at the bar?
chris19761996 | chris19761996
Clear communication is key 📬
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Leaving after being disrespected on a date is gentlemanly 👏🏼
MelodyRaine | MelodyRaine
Ignoring your date on a night out? Not cool 😒
Slow_Sherbert_5181 | Slow_Sherbert_5181
Sara who? NTA leaves date at bar, but should friend help?
Sweet-Salt-1630 | Sweet-Salt-1630
Commenter Wu5 calls out Sarah and Mandy for being rude 👀
SnooRabbits302 | SnooRabbits302
Leaving a date mid-drinks: NTA. But Sara and Mandy?
YRredditorsSODUMB | YRredditorsSODUMB
Standing up for yourself on a bad date 💪
RichPerformance2369 | RichPerformance2369
Don't get twisted in knots, you were a perfect gentleman 😎
Entire-Ad2058 | Entire-Ad2058
Older woman agrees: NTA, Sarah and Mandy are huge AHs 😤
AnwylTheBloody | AnwylTheBloody
No regrets! 🙌 Not the a**hole for leaving her.
kallekamel2001 | kallekamel2001
Not the a**hole? Let's hear the story behind it!
RecentFox6517 | RecentFox6517
Misleading title! OP morally in clear for leaving date. NTA 🙌
veni_vidi_dixi | veni_vidi_dixi
No regrets, not the a-hole. 🙌
Evilclown22 | Evilclown22
Support for leaving a date, criticism for friends. 🙌👎
tnebteg456 | tnebteg456
Offered ride, date refused. NTA for leaving at bar. 🚗👍
Motor_Business483 | Motor_Business483
Did she miss the memo that it's a date? 🤔
RockyHorrorGoldfinch | RockyHorrorGoldfinch
Empathize with hurt men. NTA for feeling hurt.
DistinctSalamander46 | DistinctSalamander46
No reimbursement for bad date, Sara also questionable. 🤔
Ok-Abbreviations4510 | Ok-Abbreviations4510
Standing up for yourself is always the right decision 💪
Training_Addition455 | Training_Addition455
Confusion and doubt in the dating world. 🤔
shontsu | shontsu
Bad date? No problem! NTA took charge and left 🙌
gentlemanscientist80 | gentlemanscientist80
Commenter defends OP's actions in date gone wrong 🤔
camlaw63 | camlaw63
Date ditches without money, gets ditched. NTA wins.
Master-Ebb2081 | Master-Ebb2081
"Next time, be clear about your intentions." 👍
Disastrous_Ad51 | Disastrous_Ad51
Date ditched for friends, commenter not the a-hole, Mandy and Sara are.
Jacky8827 | Jacky8827
Trust your gut and leave toxic people behind 🚶♂️
MaryAnne0601 | MaryAnne0601
Giving warnings and leaving her with friends makes you NTA
Cpt_Lazlo | Cpt_Lazlo
You're not a chauffeur 🚫🚗. You did the right thing 💪.
Papfan1 | Papfan1
Leaving a date at a bar: NTA or not? 🤔
Prestigious-Phase131 | Prestigious-Phase131
Leaving a rude date at the bar: justified or not? 🤔
Barnes777777 | Barnes777777
