I started playing in a golf league without my spouse this summer. Someone from the league has asked me to have drinks with them solo more than once. We all have each other's numbers, and now they're asking me to go with them to a sporting event. They've never directly done anything crossing the line, but they also don't invite my spouse. I'm trying to be cordial since we play with many of the same people, but I feel like going out solo might be inviting trouble. How would you respond?

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“That sounds great! [spouse’s name] and I would love to join you for a drink. This weekend works for us, how about then?”

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Ask them if you can bring your spouse

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I would let the person know that you do not feel comfortable going out with them unless spouses are invited. I would be mad if my husband went out with a woman just the two of them (not because I don't trust him but its disrespectful) so I would never do that to my husband. In my opinion entertaining that is a really good idea.

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Yes - if they keep pushing boundaries without pushback they’re eventually going to put you in a bad situation.

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+1 for inviting the spouse along to these proposed get-togethers. If that's a problem for some reason, I think it'd be safe to assume this person has ulterior motives.

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Tap and check what beneath that
Ask upfront what makes that event too exclusive for you that you can't bring +1

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Adult men and women cannot be platonic friends. He or she absolutely wants to sleep with you.

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