Re: To be or not to be?
Why take offense? If it’s harmless friendship of a guy with this woman, why does it bother you?
Unless in your eyes, you see that there’s something wrong with a man unrelated to this woman having or instigating a friendship with her causing…
Unfortunately life isn’t about what we want and is about what others see or perceive. We need to protect our own and other’s reputations. I think you see that and good luck with your situation. Leave her in your past as a sweet memory you can turn to from time to time rather than making her part of your present - the reality may not be as sweet…