I know this post is going to get lots of trolls but there's some good advice on here so I might as well try...
I was dating a guy for some months and broke up with him around 1-2 months ago for a number of reasons, but I think we ended on good terms (even if it hurt him more than it did me, because he was more invested in it). Anyway, I didn't recontact him and we were out of each others lives until he messaged me 2 weeks ago wishing my happy birthday, and then told me that he had gotten laid off at his job and was going home (across the country) indefinitely in December. He asked if we could get dinner before then.
I felt bad about it and said okay at the time but put it off for a bit because I've been busy but also to think about it a bit more. Anyway, this weekend was when he wanted to do it and has been texting me about it. I only actually do have a narrow space of time and asked if lunch was okay (plus I'm afraid this is going to be awkward and wanted to make it as casual as possible) and his last reply was asking if that was the only time I was available, and also that he was paying. He made it sound like we should go to a nice place. That last part and the whole thing in general makes me feel guilty about how I feel about this whole thing because he's a good guy but just not the one for me right now.
Anyway, since I've agreed to it, I think I shouldn't bail. But I'm afraid this could all be rather awkward. I've heard that if you weren't friends with your ex before the relationship, you probably can't be after, and I think it rings true in this case. Even if it's just one meet up (and we'll probably see each other each year at an annual conference in August/September but that's a while away), I'm afraid that there's too much attachment on his end and I feel bad about it. Anyone ever been in a similar situation? Was it awkward? I don't really want to go to a nice place, just keep it as casual as possible...