It’s hard to know who you can trust on the internet.

Women especially know they need to take precautions when it comes to meeting strangers, or even people they’ve only met a few times.

But is this particular situation about safety or a scam?

See for yourself in this post about a Tinder date.

AITAH for refusing to continue the date because she showed up with a friend unannounced?

I got matched on Tinder for a Saturday date.

We agreed on a café in public.

But the result is less than romantic…

Then she shows up with a friend of hers who is more attractive than herself.

When I met them, I asked what’s up and she said “I brought a friend, if you don’t mind. Just to be more comfortable.”

“I thought this was a date since I specifically asked if you would like to go out for food and drinks with me? ” I asked.

She said her friend wanted to come for security reasons.

And he is baffled.

I got annoyed and said ” I’m not doing 3-person date, sorry have a good one, ” and left.

I’m 27 year old with almost no free time looking for a serious partner, not some situation-ship or a fun night.

My profile also clearly states ” looking for something serious and long term. ”

Is this normal to bring a friend on a date or am I just behind with the times?

Here is what folks are saying.

That’s the traditional way, anyway.

A lot of people said this and apparently it’s common, but it seems like a lot of trouble just for a meal.

It’s weird to spring that on someone in person.

I thought the idea was to avoid drama, not create it?

I see. So you don’t have to eat a free meal with someone you have no intention of dating.

This story made me cringe.

So awkward!

If you thought that was an interesting story, check this one out about a man who created a points system for his inheritance, and a family friend ends up getting almost all of it.