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They say honesty is the best policy, but on a first date?

Thats a bold move.

Because, lets face it, some things are better left unsaid, at least until date three.

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But what started as romance and flirting turned cringey really fast.

Our guy matched with Ana on Bumble and, according to him, sparks flew right away.

Everything was perfect until the end of the date, when Ana let something slip.

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She casually asked AJ to drop her off at Joshs place.

Wait, whos Josh?

Who thinks its a good idea to tell their date about their friend with benefits during the first date?

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Talk about ruining the vibe.

AJ, understandably, felt like hed been hit by a truck.

I dont know about you, but I would have probably done the same thing.

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Dont get me wrong, genuine friendships are priceless, and lots of folks haveplatonicfriendships, no drama.

But theres a big difference between were just friends and are you sure youre just friends?

And so begins the never-ending debate: can men and women really be just pals?

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Well, its not a straightforward yes or no; its more like a depends on the vibes situation.

In fact, she apologized again and offered to cut ties with Josh if it meant salvaging their connection.

But despite Anas efforts to make amends, AJ realized the spark was gone.

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He respectfully ended things, and Ana, though sad, accepted his decision with grace.

After all, shes the one who overshared on the first date.

Dropping a bombshell like Anas on a first date can overwhelm your partner and leave them questioning your intentions.

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However, dumping too much truth, especially early on, can leave the other person reeling.

So, what do you think?

Should AJ have stuck around to give Ana another chance, or was he right to call it quits?

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Drop your honest answers below!

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