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How do I let her down gently?

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Question - (14 March 2009) 7 Answers - (Newest, 14 March 2009)
A male United Kingdom age 30-35, anonymous writes:

Okay I am only 18 so don't accuse me of being some pedo old man lol, but I was on my way home back from college and it was raining really heavily, but I saw this school girl walking by the side of the road - and there was steep grass banks either side, no pavements and cars flying past at national speed limit (60mph) and the road was pretty narrow in most places.

I pulled up along side her and asked if she wanted a lift home. At first she refused but after I told her to stop being stupid cos she was gonna get run over if she wasnt careful and it was pooring with rain she agreed and got in.

We got talking and I found out she was 16 and goes to a school down the road from my college. As I was driving her home she took my phone from the dashboard and put her number in my phone and my number in her phone and asked me to call her later then gave me a kiss on the cheek and got out after thanking me.

Now I'm worried because I don't want to be known as a pedo and I'm afraid I gave her the wrong idea by giving her a lift home. Don't get me wrong she was really pretty she's 16 and I'm 18 and I really dont want to get done or anything but I'm scared that she might want something more.

How do I let her down gently? I don't want to hurt her or anything. I might be wrong though and she might want to be friends - in which case is that alright?

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2009):

This is verified as being by the original poster of the question

in regard to the last post by an anonymous female i did infact say that she also put my number in to her phone (not hard seeming as you just need to press a button on the side)

". As I was driving her home she took my phone from the dashboard and put her number in my phone and my number in her phone and asked me to call her later then gave me a kiss on the cheek and got out after thanking me."

they key bit there was "and my number in her phone" ;)

but thanks for all the help everyone :)

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2009):

surely you will have to contact her first beings as she put her number into your phone.

You don't mention that she got your number too...

Just don't contact her, then you won't have to let her down :)

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A male reader, SlackersACE1  United States +, writes (14 March 2009):

It was nice of you to roll up and do the save the day superhero thing bro, we don't have enough people in this world that do kind things and want nothing in return. And you don't have to start anything romantic with this girl, just be friends and leave it at that. She can't force you into anything that you don't feel comfortable doing. Just be smart and you'll be just fine bruddah.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2009):

Emily has a point, she may be even younger than she said! You don't have to let her down. Just treat her as a new acquaintence if she does contact you. If you see that she wants to be more than just friends, then, you can tell her that you both need to concentrate on your studies for right now. If you reveal that in reality, her age is what concerns you...she may want to fight for you!

If you can remain friends for a few years...the age difference won't matter!

Good Luck!

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2009):

If she calls, don't pick up. If you do accidentally pick (maybe she calls from a number you don't know), tell her you'll call her back and DON'T. The easiest way to let her down is not to get anything started.

Good luck.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2009):

This is verified as being by the original poster of the question

well i did leave out the part that i meant IF she contacted me but yeah, i guess your answer still makes sense.

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A female reader, Emilysanswers United Kingdom +, writes (14 March 2009):

Don't let her down, just leave her be.

If you contact her and make out that you have something to let her down over then it will look like something did happen.

Also be aware that she may have said she was 16, but she probably wasn't. All girl at that age want to be seen to be grown up. I know I told people I was 17 when I was 15, unless I was in school uniform and then I just said 16.

You've been a nice guy and offered her a lift, just leave it at that. If she texts you then just say that you can't really talk as you are out with your girlfriend. Treat her like a little sister.

Good Luck!! xx

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