Would she want to go out to dinner with me for any reason if she was serious with anybody else at this point?
YES
My H would get off the plane after seeing OW and immediately drive over to have dinner with D and I. They are confused. Be careful about YOU trying to make logical conclusions by their actions. I'm not saying there IS an OM, but it simply cannot be ruled out based on her crazy actions.
Hell, mine came home and initiated sex. Dinner is nothin' ... don't put any stock in that.
Mach is right <ouch, that hurt> ... the date means nothing to her in her MLC world right now. It's the major effort on her part to not get your hopes up that screams at me. It's all over my thread. H was very clear about that, and guess who said she had no expectations? Guess who was full of sh!t?
Now, that being said ... I happen to agree with you, mostly
If you can MANAGE your expectations (and you do have them, your quote up there ^^^ proves it) and she initiated the invite, then going is up to you ... Just remember to keep validating, keep listening and hey, enjoy the meal ...
Peace PEI
Holding onto anger to punish someone else, is like lighting yourself on fire to get smoke in their eyes ~ 25yearsmlc