The encounter reeks of disingenuousness. I can't imagine being open to somebody who asks for one's number before barely even learning their name. It would in my mind, be more appropriate for the interested party to offer THEIR number or email as a means of contact, so the other person could choose or not choose whether to have a second 'look'.

That said, if the situation was reversed and I thought the entreaty to be honest, I'd give her my number or email strongly suggesting that I'm open to mature women who can afford their own phone and see where it goes from there...

Oh, and that he 'might' be married is really irrelevant because he's already revealed himself to be a sneak.

Married, engaged, in a relationship.... not suppose to be cheating.

If it's not free and clear id stay away from it. Drama is the last thing you want id assume. And if he can't afford a simple cellphone might be something else to avoid.

Yeah, sorry. Perhaps it’s innocent, but if he can’t give you a number, then that’s a pretty red flag.

I think It'd be reasonable for you to dig up information on him online. Perhaps he has a Facebook account. Whatever you end up finding with solid connection to him will help you make an informed decision, saving both of you from a greater disappoitment of incompatablity later down the line.

This looks like a parade in China there are so many red flags!

If you meet for coffee make sure you keep your drink covered and in your hand at all times.

MARRIED!

A Gentleman with nothing to hide, would have offered you HIS number , with no pressure on you at all.

Most of the people I know with an employer provided phone also has a personal one with the exception of one person who does not have any social media accounts or even a computer.

The others that do not carry a personal cell have no problem giving the number to non business related people so he does not need to hide you from his employer.

I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that he's married based on that; it could just be a live in girlfriend.

Yes very likely he is married. He says he has not a business phone.....and he text. Also he took your number and he said yours would come up restricted.

I would say if getting his own phone would improve his sex life he should do it, realizing you are only meeting for coffee but it’s even screwing that up. If he calls I think you should say you don’t go out with people you can’t contact and suggest he stop at a Verizon and fix his life. Apologies if that sounds harsh since I don’t know you, but I would not want my daughter trusting this and so I don’t think it’s a great idea for anyone.

Did he ask how many kidneys you had and if they are in working order ?

IMO if he were single he would have given you his cell phone number without all the drama.

You are too naive. Please keep yourself safe. Of course, he is amrried.

Yeah, he's married.

Married or not, he sounds pretty sketchy.

Definitely married. Don’t fall for his lies.

Who doesn't have a personal cell phone these days? Especially if you have a job. My mother is 68 and she's had a personal cell phone for years. Like someone else already mentioned too, next time he's in town? Yeah.

Isn't marriage a biblical concept that folks like us shouldn't be concerned with? He should be judged by the content of his character and he failed. Miserably. Move on.

Married, or something creepy. Big red flag of some sort.