and i'm scared that i'm going to forget to be myself because i'll be self conscious. to clarify, i've been in relationships before, but they always just happened. i've never went out with someone that I wasn't already involved with with the intention of getting to know them better in hopes of starting something. it just seems weird to me.
I was in the same position about a year ago, and yeah, it's scary as hell. But if you find yourself acting weird, just let the other person know the situation - if they're cool, they'll help you feel more at ease. I would suggest trying to keep yourself distracted until the last possible moment so you're not putting too much thought into it. But most of all, just try to have fun! It's a new experience, and that's always a good thing, regardless of how it ends.
... Haha ... First dates are do over rated. Just listen. The main goal is to make sure YOU listen. And show Interest in what the other person is saying.
I totally didnt' understand this at all yesterday, but I hung out with the boy last night and now I get it completely! If not what you meant by it, then at least in some way that helped me just be.
My first date was ace. Never since in my life has there been such a natural magnetism. We were kissing within seconds, it was just so 'right'. We parted and i met her several years later ... same thing happened and again it felt like something so true and natural, .. although she had a boyfriend at the time there was no guilt or shame because it was so real and loving ... something we already shared anyway. 20 years later and i'm so fond of her, i could email her anytime but i don't ... cause she's married to that same guy now. It's like we just share a love and understanding that will always be there. Always feels great to think about her. And yes, I AM her... in a sense
I beg to differ, sometimes it relaxes you and you aren't all jittery just thinking about trying to have sex later that night