It just means he wants to spend time with you.. Most likely likes you.. Romance? Who knows.. Maybe, maybe not.. But I wouldn't go strolling around with strangers.. Unless you like him.. Shrugs

Some people are creepy.. Obviously you don't wanna go out strolling with a serial killer or whatever..

Carissimi I so get what you're saying. I've been in that situation more than I care to admit. Being honest with myself totally, then I can be honest with them. Not in a relationship now because I'm again afraid of the past mistakes from both sides. Working on myself and trying not to judge me first then the others. It works if you work it. We need encouragement for sure. You're doing great. "To Thine Own Self Be True" :)

Ha! My sister dated some redneck guy and they went for a long walk in a rural...he wanted to hunt and he let her carry what he got almost a mile and right before he got to the house (had parents/siblings there) he tells her "Here, let me carry that for you.".... I thought that was funny.😄

I think you have to ask the man and hope he's telling the truth. But I think it comes down to trusting in yourself regardless of his intentions... :)

I would say at that point he's decided he would like to get to know you better..platonic maybe with future aspirations.

I would not assume it was platonic.

i would say it may start out platonic, but usually when a man asks a woman for a walk, especially one that he sees alone, there is some sort of hidden romantic desire there....he finds you attractive or he wouldn't ask in the first place

I have always got along with guys better than ladies ... Some of those male / female friendships tend to end because one or another wants more than friendship and it's not happening ....it makes it hard to maintain those types of friendships at times ..just life !

This is where your instincts come into play.
It sounds harmless to me but I haven't been around that person.
If you have even the slightest bit of apprehension, don't go.

@bst: it's definitely not a friend he is interested in because I'm always alone when he sees me. So he must want [i][b]something[/b][/i] else, which could just be a walking companion. I hope that's it.

For platonic, man of our age still have feelings too, you know. But like I said give it a chance, and make on forehand clear what you expect ore just not expect.

When that kind of thing happens to [b]me[/b], either they want [i][c=#BF0080]something[/c][/i], or they just want to ask me if my friend is likely to go out with them ...😖

@Chernobyl: My immediate thoughts were that it was purely platonic, but as I've had over a week to think about it...I didn't call his number he gave me, and I didn't offer mine... I started to wonder about it.

I'm very uncomfortable at the thought of a romantic anything after my divorce, and I don't want anyone thinking anything romantic about me. I just can't deal with it. I would love to go on a walk, but this cloud hanging over me makes me nervous to accept any invitation from a man.

Carissimi.... Understood , I think if you are uncomfortable with anything you shouldn't do it . That's your way of telling yourself it's not right for you . If it doesn't feel right to you then don't do it and don't make anyone make you feel pressured to do anything you don't want to do .

@justpeace: the truth is, I would love to go because it's to a place I've wanted to walk for a while, but don't know the place, or if it's safe to walk alone. However, I can't deal with any romantic interest or attention at this point.

Post divorce, I'm suffering from CPTSD, and just the thought of someone being interested in me romantically makes me want to cry and run. I don't know if I'll ever be able to be with a man again. This is the second invitation from a man that has made me feel anxious and I've ignored, although I said "yes" at the time of being asked out.

I'm a wreck when it comes to romantic anything. I need an asexual or gay friend. Lol

Will if he finds talking to you interesting he might ask you out for a walk. That might include he being interested in you.. But he might just enjoy the conversation!

I kinda feel sad that my opinion has persuaded you to not respond to his request for walking. I hope you are not missing out on a wonderful friendship just because of what I said 😟

It's possible but the chances are small, but why don't you just give it a try?
Nothing to lose!

It's more than just platonic , they want something else ...

@justmerae: do you say that because you heard what I heard, that men don't ask women to go somewhere (or do something together), if there was no romantic interest?

I'm not sure. I'd like to go because of the walk and having company, but that's all. At the same time, I don't want to give him the wrong idea. Some men think you are interested in them just because you speak to them.

@Chernobyl: 😟 That's a pity, and what I was afraid of.

Carissimi when I gave myself permission to feel what I needed decisions came easier about saying no to anything that's not comfortable for me and not feel guilty because of it... :)

@couch and @chernobyl: Then I won't go. 🙁 If If I knew he was gay or asexual, I would love to go, but I'm not going to ask that, so I'll leave it.

Thanks to everyone for your input.

Why not go and find out? I dont think all men are crazy and dangerous. This could be fun and I guess you will be walking on a public track?

Cherokeepatti : hehehe yes funny when you say it and read it... but am sure your sister would have probably seen the last of him. What a guy!

I think we know the answers to certain things and we want to feel validated , sorry your dissappointed

At our age I think the walking and companionship would be more important than anything else.

@king: the chances are small for what...romantic or platonic?

I think he wants to get to know you more...after that who knows!

shorter answer... he probably would be OK with just a walking companion but it is likely he would be interested in more... but even men are complicated as well and he might not know if HE is interested romantically...

good luck!

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