on yesterday's ride, a phone #

[GLC1968]

He may be hitting on her, but I don't see why this is obvious. Sometimes people just like each other.

Yes! And for pete's sake...do some of you really believe that a guy only helps to put a bike on a rack if he wants to date you? What kind of men are you all hanging out with? I've had plenty of guys do this for me and it sure isn't for thinking that I'm not capable. Some men like to be nice. No alterior motives.

And Mr. Silver - while I do agree that honesty is best, I think you are making a lot of assumptions there. We are making suggestions of things for Red to do precisely because we don't know this guys intentions. Not because we do. I don't think that there is a woman on this forum who would suggest that she go riding with a guy whom she knows is interested in her just *because*.

[Pedal Wench]

Yes! And for pete's sake...do some of you really believe that a guy only helps to put a bike on a rack if he wants to date you? What kind of men are you all hanging out with? I've had plenty of guys do this for me and it sure isn't for thinking that I'm not capable. Some men like to be nice. No alterior motives.

Yikes - and what about the times I help another woman put a bike on a rack What message am I sending?

[ttaylor508]

Yes! And for pete's sake...do some of you really believe that a guy only helps to put a bike on a rack if he wants to date you? What kind of men are you all hanging out with? I've had plenty of guys do this for me and it sure isn't for thinking that I'm not capable. Some men like to be nice. No alterior motives.

++++++1 Well said!!!

[Mr. Bloom]

And Mr. Silver - while I do agree that honesty is best, I think you are making a lot of assumptions there.

You're right...but that's why HER conclusion is absolutely perfect because it doesn't require direct confrontation of uncertain assumptions.