Moving On

Dear Bitter/Sweet

I just broke up with my boyfriend of 1 year and 8 months of dating. we've been taking a "break" for the past 2-3 months and i just decided to end it because he's been treating me badly. because of the break, i feel like it was time spent getting over him. the day after i break up with him a guy gives me his number while im at work. i work at a fast food japanese restaurant and a customer and his friend comes in. the restaurant is kind of a panda express type set up, so there's not much time to have a convo or anything. i was just joking around with him and his friend and then gave them their order.. a little while later he comes back and gives me our business card and said very awkwardly "i just wanted to thank you and umm... here" and i look at it and on the back he wrote his number on it. he was very nice, didn't try to hit on me or anything cheesy, dressed nice and didn't look homeless (lol), joked around a lot and seemed really outgoing. should i call him?
and im not good at talking to ppl on the phone. i prefer face to face, would it be appropriate to invite him (and if he wants, to bring a few of his friends) and go with me and some of my friends somewhere social? (out to eat, hookah bar, etc)?oh and i'm 19 he looked like he was in his early 20s.

wish i could close with love,
lonely




Dear Lonely,

Simple. If you and your boyfriend broke up after taking a 3 month break, then you clearly have every right to date again. If you feel like this time around you want to be more careful then taking things as slow as possible is best. Don't over-think it. Going out on a group date with the new guy sounds like the best thing to do. Go for it.

Sincerely,

Sweet


Dear Lonely,

Call him! It's worth a try. If you don't, you might regret it later and wonder "what if". Have fun! And forget that ex! If he treats you badly during your 'break' then tell him to kick rocks! That was the time he was supposed to be proving how badly he wanted you! The best way to get over your old man is to get under a new one!! --oops did i say that!--

Sincerely,
BITTER