In the community where I live, a divorced woman invited me to hike. Out of face, I couldn't refuse, so we hiked together a few times!

Hiking is tiring, and it's inevitable to help each other, like pulling hands, assisting across the river, and sitting close together in the car. It must have happened four or five times. After all, I have a family, and going out frequently might attract others' attention and misunderstandings. I'm really afraid of gossip in the community!

Even though being upright means not fearing shadows, over time, it's hard to explain clearly. Today, if she invites me to hike again, should I agree? My brothers say it's okay for male and female neighbors to hike together?