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Girl Talk: Would You Date A Man Who Did Time?

In a previous ESSENCE.com, we asked you to respond to the following scenario: "You're on a date with the most amazing, intelligent man, but then he tells you he was in jail." Here's what you said.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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In a previous ESSENCE.com, we asked you to respond to the following scenario: “You’re on a date with the most amazing, intelligent man, but then he tells you he was in jail.”

 

Here’s what you said:
Ask him what he did time for. It could be harmless
86 %

Keep him as a friend, but nothing more
9 %

Tell him something suddenly came up and head for the door
3 %

 

We agree, it’s terrible to judge!
Now, tell us: Have you ever dated a man who was in jail? What reasons would you pass on a guy who’s been behind bars? It’s time for Girl Talk!