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!
Taking chances on blind dates can be a hit or miss.
Football, drinks, and pool- was leaving date the right move?
Reluctantly agreed to meet her friend at the bar
Left out at the bar Finding common ground is key
Left alone at the bar, was it worth staying?
One more drink turned into a dilemma, did I overreact?
Polite exit strategy from a boozy date night
Polite exit strategy or missed connection?
Left date at bar after being ignored. Did I overreact?
Leaving a date at the bar: a**hole move or justified?
Joining in on my date’s fun – did I miss out?
Left a boring date at the bar, AITA?
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.
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Assertive move or rude behavior? NTA leaves date at bar
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Date or hangout? NTA for leaving the bar
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Ignoring your date for friends? Not cool. NTA.
Was it even a date? Mandy seemed ignored.
Sara knows the truth
Setting boundaries and respecting them is key
Leaving a bad date: NTA, made intentions clear, friends rude ♂️
Setting boundaries is important. Good for you, NTA!
Commenter questions why Mandy’s friends didn’t give her a ride
Commenter defends OP for leaving date at bar.
Leaving a date at the bar: NTA, but ride rules apply
Leaving a date at the bar with friends is okay ♀️
Respectful man leaves date at bar, defends consent.
Date ditches date for friends, gets mad when left – NTA ♀️
Asserting boundaries is key
Dumped at the bar for friends, OP NTA according to comment.
Move on! ♂️ You deserve better.
Not the a**hole, but what happened at the bar?
Clear communication is key
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Leaving after being disrespected on a date is gentlemanly
Ignoring your date on a night out? Not cool
Sara who? NTA leaves date at bar, but should friend help?
Commenter Wu5 calls out Sarah and Mandy for being rude
Leaving a date mid-drinks: NTA. But Sara and Mandy?
Standing up for yourself on a bad date
Don’t get twisted in knots, you were a perfect gentleman
Older woman agrees: NTA, Sarah and Mandy are huge AHs
No regrets! Not the a**hole for leaving her.
Not the a**hole? Let’s hear the story behind it!
Misleading title! OP morally in clear for leaving date. NTA
No regrets, not the a-hole.
Support for leaving a date, criticism for friends.
Offered ride, date refused. NTA for leaving at bar.
Did she miss the memo that it’s a date?
Empathize with hurt men. NTA for feeling hurt.
No reimbursement for bad date, Sara also questionable.
Standing up for yourself is always the right decision
Confusion and doubt in the dating world.
Bad date? No problem! NTA took charge and left
Commenter defends OP’s actions in date gone wrong
Date ditches without money, gets ditched. NTA wins.
“Next time, be clear about your intentions.”
Date ditched for friends, commenter not the a-hole, Mandy and Sara are.
Trust your gut and leave toxic people behind ♂️
Giving warnings and leaving her with friends makes you NTA
You’re not a chauffeur . You did the right thing .
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