How can I turn a "date" into a more platonic outing?

If you are really serious about not hurting him, you need to find him a girl and fast. Right now 100% of his attention is focused exclusively on you - and in an intimate and romantic way! Guys are very easy to manipulate - if you understand how they work! Guys are controlled by their hormones - in other words, guys let their little head do the thinking for their big head! You need to find him a girl who will focus on his little head and, in a short time, will turn his big head from you to her! Just find him a girl who will take him to bed on their first date and your problem will be solved! She'll be happy, he'll be happy, and most importantly, you'll be happy! Really! It's just that easy! I recommend that your ually uninhibited friend 'accidentally' bump into you two at the restaurant and that you excuse yourself early so that the two of them can be alone for the rest of the night. Use a bail-out phone call or something similar if you need to. Good luck, baby!