Analyzing an Alarming Question I was asked about rape

Earlier this year, around early February, someone I used to casually meet up with and stroll around the city or visit the library with brought up a conversation that caught my attention.

They asked me, "How do you prove rape between a male and female who are friends?" At first, I didn't fully grasp the question and responded that rape can be proven in various ways, but they insisted that wasn't what they were asking.

They repeated the question, clarifying that they meant how rape could be proven between friends if a woman was raped by her male friend. They confidently stated it couldn't be proven.

This made me uneasy, wondering why such a question suddenly arose. I felt uncomfortable, sensing there was more to this conversation than met the eye.

I felt like this conversation was testing my wisdom and how I'd react to such a situation. Despite my discomfort, I composed myself and explained that rape is a serious matter and can be proven through various means. However, they countered by saying it would essentially be her word against his.

Something about their demeanor and the way they discussed the topic didn't sit right with me. It felt like the question came from a place of ulterior motives rather than genuine curiosity.

When I got home, the conversation lingered in my mind. I confided in a friend, who advised me to be cautious around this person. I decided it was best to distance myself from them. While I would acknowledge them if I saw them, I chose to keep my interactions brief.

I felt that this person was asking me this question to gauge how I would react to such a situation and whether I would agree with their assertion that rape couldn't be proven. It seemed like they were testing my response, hoping I would also affirm that it couldn't be proven. However, my conscience couldn't align with such a dismissive attitude towards such a serious issue.

Sometimes, when people ask strange or unsettling questions out of nowhere, it's important to listen to your instincts. Our intuition often tells us when something isn't right, whether it's mere curiosity or something more sinister.

In my life, I've encountered people who asked peculiar questions, only to later learn they were involved in situations related to those questions. People can be unsettling, especially towards women. It's crucial to guide yourself because that's the only thing you truly own on this earth.

I wanted to share this experience and ask for opinions: Did I make the right choice in cutting off ties with this person? What do you think?