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Subject: The friend zone
Content: I must have lost my mind somewhere! Met a guy at a speed dating party-never did one of those before.  We seemed to click but took our time meeting up to go out.  He was taking a summer class (seems way younger than me--got his degree three years ago).  About three weeks ago we met up and went out for dinner and just chilling (walking around downtown DC).  I did let him know my age (43) just to be honest with him and he seemed OK with it.  Since then I get emails with "Hi baby" or other cuteness or a few days go by with nothing.  I am beginning to feel like an afterthought.  Wrote me late last night telling he had his mom visiting.   OK, I get being a student and getting your life together and all the time that takes.  I know you can't make someone love you if they don't (apologies to Bonnie Raitt).  Someone told me I should ask him out but I have never had that work out (rejection each time except for my senior prom).   I wish I was better at this stuff but my dating history is sporadic.  I guess I have hit the friend zone and I actually would be OK with that if I actually know where I stand.  I have still gone out with other friends and on other events.  I learned to do that the hard way on my last serious relationship.  Thanks for letting me rant.  All words of wisdom are welcome, though.