u/Gullible_Berryy

Hello everyone,

F 23 Indian here, currently living in France, and I honestly need some advice because I’m confused about this situation.

So back in 2023, when I moved abroad for my Master’s, one of my female friends and I were staying in a rented house near our university. The owners were genuinely very kind and respectful people, and I never had any uncomfortable experience there.

They have a son named Samuel (26M). We used to talk occasionally whenever I needed recommendations about restaurants, places to visit, local history, etc. He also helped me a bit with the French language sometimes. Overall, he always came across as sweet, respectful, and easy to talk to.

Last year, he even invited me to his engagement.

Later on, I moved out because I got a job and my office was on the other side of the city. We didn’t really stay in touch much after that.

A few days ago, he suddenly called me and asked if I wanted to grab coffee. I thought it was harmless, so I agreed. During our conversation, he told me that his engagement had ended because he found out his fiancée was involved with another guy.

He seemed emotionally hurt and kind of low. After talking for a while, he indirectly suggested that maybe we should spend more time together. It honestly felt like he was asking me out, just not directly.

Now I’m confused.

I do think he’s a genuinely nice person, but I also don’t know if this is just him trying to cope emotionally after a breakup or if he actually liked me before. I also don’t want to become someone’s rebound unintentionally.

What would you guys do in this situation?