I met a guy at a party, was chatting w him on LinkedIn and he asked for my number and I gave it. Days pass between my message and his response. So Im already forgetting him, assuming he's not interested. He finally responds, and by then I've decided its time to ask him if he's single. Because you know what, the friend who introduced me to him and kept trying to get me to talk to him, I question if she even knows if he's available. We're (me and the guy) from the same African country, and I normally don't even bother w those men because they are messy.

Anyway. When he finally texts me, I ask him what's his status. He says "there's someone. There are complications".

The thing I love about FDS is 3 months ago, I would have been DEVASTATED. A year ago, I would have been angry. Today I am just amused because you all have enlightened me to how a lot of men think.

Now, here's my thing. I know there will be a few people in my life (like that "friend") who would say don't cut him off completely, let him know he can talk to you once he uncomplicates himself... etc. My thing is, I don't do platonic male friends. And I certainly don't like men who claim "complications". I don't like drama in my life. And certainly will not be backup emotional support to any man. So wondering how to deal w this. Do I straight up tell him we can't be "friends" until he's free and clear? Do I block him?

What do you ladies think? Im in my mid 30s, if it matters. I suspect he is either my age or older.

EDIT: He's blocked.