So my wife and I split a few months ago and have filed for divorce. Since then, I have met a girl who I really like. We hung out with a group of friends and I thought we really hit it off. We have mutual friends and she knows my situation, and when I asked her if she would want to hang out again some time, she said she would, but that under the circumstances she thinks it's best we stay friends.

I told her I appreciated her being direct with me and that I completely respect where she's coming from. Then I texted her saying I was thinking of getting the group together and asked if she wanted to join, but she never responded. I am a little bit concerned that I rushed to asking her on a date, since the time we had hung out and had a lot of fun was the same night I told that group of friends about my ex and I splitting, so obviously the subject was talked about some (nothing bad, we are on good terms, but I'm sure I was a little down/zoned out at some parts of the night). I wish I had waited until we hung out with a group again before asking her out, so she could see I was doing well and not talking about my ex.

Am I permanently friend-zoned? It really did seem like we had some chemistry. I am also worried she might not come out with that group again to avoid anything awkward though. I have been tempted to text her again but I haven't. I assume her not responding means I should probably hold off. What should I do?
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I asked a girl out, she didn't respond,
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So my wife and I split a few months ago and have filed for divorce. Since then, I have met a girl who I really like. We hung out with a group of friends and I thought we really hit it off. We have mutual friends and she knows my situation, and when I asked her if she would want to hang out again some time, she said she would, but that under the circumstances she thinks it's best we stay friends.

I told her I appreciated her being direct with me and that I completely respect where she's coming from. Then I texted her saying I was thinking of getting the group together and asked if she wanted to join, but she never responded. I am a little bit concerned that I rushed to asking her on a date, since the time we had hung out and had a lot of fun was the same night I told that group of friends about my ex and I splitting, so obviously the subject was talked about some (nothing bad, we are on good terms, but I'm sure I was a little down/zoned out at some parts of the night). I wish I had waited until we hung out with a group again before asking her out, so she could see I was doing well and not talking about my ex.

Am I permanently friend-zoned? It really did seem like we had some chemistry. I am also worried she might not come out with that group again to avoid anything awkward though. I have been tempted to text her again but I haven't. I assume her not responding means I should probably hold off. What should I do?
user
I asked a girl out, she said yes
assistant