How can I tell a girl with whom I have had a playful flirtation that I can't ask her on a date because I feel she is above my league?

[Jackblue]

I want to say it in a way that doesn't sound patronizing for it is the honest truth. If she were to date me I think she would be unhappy.

[Billlewis]

First of all, I'd like to commend you for recognizing her status and knowing that she's probably simply too good for you. There's nothing wrong with acknowledging that. Secondly, in this kind of situation, your best course of action is often to try to position yourself into the role of a non sexual sugar daddy or pay pig, etc, and see if you can develop a more romantic relationship with her from there.

[Jackblue]

Actually part of the reason why I think she is above my league is she is a lot more financially stable than me.

[Wwwyzzerdd]

This is terrible advice

[slatyb]

There are no leagues. Get over it. Just ask her out. She may be thinking you are out of her league.

True story: When I was about 25 I had a new hairstylist. I thought she was attractive but I assumed she was too cool to be interested in a nerdy programmer like me. She thought I was attractive but assumed I wouldn't be interested in her. We never dated, but she cut my hair for about 15 years.

[laly520]

stop believing in league bs term
there is no such thing
be confident n handle it

[Tharithi]

That’s pathetic. Why she’s above your league

[Viola_456]

You can't act like that get some balls and give it a shot 😅 I personally gave a shot to some guys that were like you and it worked...

[In_Trance]

You're 33...