I (27M) went on a second date with a woman (26F) I met through Hinge. The first date was casual and fun, so I suggested grabbing dinner and drinks on a Friday night. She agreed and asked if it was okay to invite a couple of her friends to join for drinks after we ate. I said sure — I’m all for meeting someone’s circle.

Dinner went well, and around 9 PM we met up with her two friends at a nearby bar. At first, everything was fine, but after two rounds, things started to shift. Her friends were clearly trying to size me up, asking me a bunch of questions about my job, salary, car, and even how much I paid for my shoes. I laughed it off, but it got awkward fast.

Then my date started making little jokes at my expense — calling me "Mr. Budget Boy" because I ordered a cheaper beer, and laughing when one of her friends asked if I still lived with roommates (I do, because rent is insane). They all laughed like it was the funniest thing ever.

At this point, I was over it. I told her I was going to head out, and she immediately asked for a ride home since she had left her car at the restaurant. I said, “I think it’s best if you find another ride.” She looked stunned and asked why I was being rude. I told her honestly that I didn’t appreciate being made fun of all night.

She and her friends got defensive and told me I was being too sensitive and “couldn’t take a joke.” I just left. Later, she texted me saying I abandoned her and made her feel unsafe. I didn’t respond. I don’t think I did anything wrong — she had two friends with her, in a public place, and Uber exists. Still, I feel a bit .