Flattered

If a woman says she's flattered after you ask her out that means you're ugly right?

The night before we sat close and she broke the touch barrier more than a few times.

She followed up with she's not in a place to date but still asked if I was joining her and her friends for our usual event.

I'm being dramatic but still.

Edit: whoa! Lots of responses. The first line was a joke I said to my friend group and got a laugh. My self esteem is fine. My dating life is fine. It's a world of plenty. The apps work for me. A real life meet would have been a better story but here we are. I have no problem with being friends with women. I didn't use friend zone in the pejorative. I met a lovely lady and I asked her out. She declined a date but we've continued to hang out. No regrets. I'll always shoot my shot. My fifteen year marriage was also a slow burn in the beginning. Things are all good here.

Thanks for all the replies!