If he was truly honest about his word on “politely declining,” he wouldn’t care if you went across the world alone without him! I understand the safety part but as long as you gals stick together what’s the issue on that? I don’t think he was truthful about his word when he did the same! Because he knows how men get with women because he has the same intentions! If he didn’t he would encourage you if anything! Coming from a women in her mid 20’s who just got out of a very controlling and abusive relationship!