Guys, is it normal if my date wants us to meet a friend of him at the end of the first date?

[Anonymous]

I met a guy I texted with for the first time after a few weeks.
We spent 3 hours together and our date went well. At the end of the date, he asked me whether I had a problem with meeting up with one of his friends he knew in that town. Of course I said it was okay with me, but does that mean anything if a guy wants me to go meet one of his friends with me at the end of the date?
Honestly, it felt really uncomfortable for me. Because, you know. He and his friend accompanied me to my car. And when saying goodbye, I would have wished to be alone with him, not his friend standing beside us. A kiss or sth like that was impossible then.
Do I over analyze this or is it normal on a first date to bring up a pal after a few hours?

[MTC29]

I've never made such a request on the first date, and have actually run into a friend of mine at the restaurant.

I think that I said something like "Hi, Tommy. This is Ms. Anonymous."

Tommy said hello, left the table, and the date continued.

Your situation sounds unusual, but I don't what to think about it.

[slatyb]

That seems really weird. Maybe he's just clueless, or maybe he was just creating an excuse to avoid any intimacy. Has he asked for another date?

[Asker]

Yes, he texted me immediately after the date, telling me he had a great time and wants to meet up soon again.

[dray995]

Sounds weird. I’d ask him why he did that.

[Luckycharms12]

Bit forward

[Asker]

What do you mean?

[Luckycharms12]

Wouldn't want to meet friends after first date to soon. Maybe if dating a while