What’s the difference between a date and a hangout? Do you think this is a date?

[Anonymous]

Girl told her guy friend (of 1 year) that she liked him, and he didn’t say whether or not he felt the same way, but told her that he has always wanted to hangout with her more and would love to see her soon. The girl is going to visit him (he lives 4 hours from her) and he told her that he’ll take her to the beach, visit a lighthouse, go out to eat, and explore the town. He also asked her if she wanted to stay the night (at a hotel), just in case she’s too tired to drive back home afterwards. So, do you think that’s a date?

*They go to the same college. They’re just in different states right now because it’s summer*

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+1 y

They have been talking to each other for 3 months now, and nothing sexual has been brought up.

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+1 y

Even if the girl decides to stay at the hotel, he won’t be staying with her. It’s just for her to get enough rest to drive back home.

[DAWSONRAY11]

Sounds more like a one night stand but most likely would ve a date because a date is spent with 1 person for the whole day where a hangout is most of the time with multiple people.

[CapricornHoney]

It seems like a date to me. He wants to get to know her more so I would consider it a date.

[yseaguy]

I think he is hoping for a hookup.

[Asker]

Could be. But they’ve been talking for 3 months (mainly through text because of the pandemic) and nothing sexual has been brought up.

[yseaguy]

Maybe not. I am going somewhat off the fact she said she liked him and he sort of dodged that, but still set up what seems like a date.

Could also be he is just sort of lacking social skills and either he likes her and didn't realize not saying so was awkward and confusing; or he doesn't like her and doesn't realize this whole "I want to hang out more too" and planning a date is leading her on. But that doesn't help answer the question.

[Asker]

He told her (when she said that she liked him) that he hasn’t been thinking about dating, but would love to see her and hangout with her a ton more

[ecfresh]

That’s a date