u/Comfortable-Hair-263

We were never exclusive, we only hooked up rice but she kept coming back after rejecting me, after I moved on, the last time we went on a group trip, we spent the whole time together , she comes back invites me to Paris, mentions the night we danced an made love the first time then when I go to kiss says no. 1 month later after she stalks me at events I find she is now exclusive with someone else . I’m so hurt please please please help

Sooo 2 weeks ago I was kinda cold to my avoident, basically kind, but loud, performative with my boys, and treated her like an acquaintance. Last week was at another party where they were at and felt bad so I struck up one cordial conversation. The next day she shows up unannounced at a rec sporting event where I play on the team (she does not) where we has mutuals, (she’s closer to them than I am )but I’m caught off guard, my body shuts down, I run inside the bar to take shots and talk to others and don’t go near her for 30min. I’m forced to cuz of my mutuals, who are talking to her, then they all talk about her new boytoy

Hi All,
Looking for NYC birthday venue recommendations for a 29th birthday (~20–30 people), the theme is leather and lace. Ideally something downtown, dark/sexy/classy cocktail-bar energy where people can actually dance than full nightclub. Trying to avoid overly clubby/table-service vibes, fratty crowds, or places where the group gets swallowed by randoms. Hoping to get either private area or semi private (ropes or couple of tables to use as an HQ) . Any spots come to mind?