Date troubles
 

Hey, couple of nights ago I was out in town with friends and I was chatting to this friend of a friend whom I learned had a lot in common & I did like her, so after numerous attempts to 'hook us up' I thought they (her friends) gave up.

But today I received a text from her saying what a good night it was and that she likes me, and not being a liar, I responded back the same. I didn't expect her though to reply asking for a date! I want to keep her as a good friend but nothing more, but you know I don't want to be blunt. I mean I've only just got back in touch with these friends whom I was at school with and don't want to lose them again!

Honesty is best. Just tell her whilst you are happy to spend time with her as friends and you do enjoy spending time with her, thats all it can be as you dont want to date anyone right now..something liek that?

Go on a date with her, after all... er hang on don't actually, I assume you're a guy and you'll have to pay for it....

Hmmm... you like her but only in the platonic sense? Well, be plain and forthright and tell her so. It's not easy, but ultimately it's the best policy longterm, and it means she can move on and focus on someone else.