I went on a date with a woman from the office. We had great chemistry — easy, natural, promising. After dinner, she realized her phone was missing. When the restaurant called, the waiter brought it back and showed me her screen: my number saved as “Free Dinner.”
I felt disappointed, not angry. I gave her phone back, said goodnight, and knew I didn’t need anything else from her. That night taught me to give my time only where respect is mutual.