It's not because your older, I don't believe. Slithermgs is my fiancée, and he's 10 years older then me :) and I knew well before he asked me out. It could be a range of things that could cause her to say "maybe". She may have a plan to cancel or reschedule, or that she may find out she is unable to cancel after trying. She may have some work that needs done that may or may not take a while (thus her feeling like going or not going) She could just be shy and didn't want to seem to eager about going. (It took me a bit before I actually let myself believe slithermgs was actually hitting on me) She might be worried you may change your mind between now and then, seeing as you both work she might not want to put you in the position of feeling bad if you have to cancel. I won't say 'don't let it bother you' because I know it only drives people crazy to be told that. Also, slithermgs is right, our first date couldn't have went better: we met in college, so we saw each other several times a week (had several classes together) and asked me to play hooky one day and go on a walk with him to a cool place. It was wonderful, we talked on our way through the hike, and took a few hours at the top to talk some more, and then talked the way down too. I got to know lots about him that we didn't feel comfortable sharing in class. I got to see a side of him I'd never seen before, that I would have missed out on if we'd been in a theater (I'm kinda a one track mind person lol) and I'm a shy/nervous eater. I don't like people seeing me eat on the first few dates. If you don't get an answer back, don't let it discourage you, I almost didn't show up for mine and slithermgs date because I overslept. It might help if you could swap numbers with her, or add her on some sort of social media. Slithermgs and I started talking in class, he noticed I had a meetme (then called myyearbook) account, he made one and talked to me there, and then added me to Facebook. :) That way you have more of a chance to talk to her, but slithermgs might be right, if you dont get a yes or if the maybe seems iffy next time, I'd let it lay. But there is no harm in asking twice. For a girl, if a guy asks her once but doesnt seem so sure of his offer, it seems like a one off. But if a guy asks twice, and seems genuinely interested, it lets her know your persistent. Ask more then twice, it seems stalker-ish and she will get fed up with it. I know it can be hard to muscle up the courage to be bold and confident to ask someone out, just take a deep breath and try :) If she's not answered back, wait a few days or a week or so (look for some alternative date locations), and ask her what her plans look like for the upcoming weekend, toss out an idea casually if she seems like she's got nothing or little planned. If she says she's already got plans, offer her your number or ask if it would be OK to add her to a social media in case she changes her mind or her plans change. That way she's not feeling pressured into giving you her number. Also, if she takes your number, she will be the one to contact you first, you can gauge her interest if she texts or calls you, even if its to say no or that she can't this weekend. Also, if you give her your number and she just decides to blow you off and isn't interested, you won't seem desperate or stalker like, your just making yourself available to her, not trying to make her available to you :) But if she blows you off or just says she's not interested, don't let it discourage you :) I hope things work out for you! Good luck!