With so much mean-spiritedness going on in the world today, little acts of kindness are appreciated now more than ever. On the other hand, there are times when our good intentions have a way of backfiring. This is especially true when you find yourself going on a pity date.
What exactly is a pity date? It’s when you agree to get together with somebody you aren’t interested in either because you’d feel guilty turning them down or you feel sorry for them. Ultimately, these dates are bad for both parties because it only delays the inevitable: you’ll end up rejecting them at some point anyway.
With that in mind, here are 8 signs that you’re on a pity date.
1. You aren’t excited about being there
When somebody asks you out and you’re legitimately interested in them, it’s a wonderful feeling. You get butterflies. You start thinking about where you’ll go and, of course, what you’ll do. You just can’t wait to see them. On the other hand, if you have hesitations, are otherwise unsure if they’re worth your time, but decide to go through with the date anyway, it’s a clear sign you just don’t know how to say “no” even though you want to.
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8 Signs You’re Going on a Date Out of Pity 