[Question] Quickie Advice - Asking out Online

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As long as you didn't project any of that quoted insecurity, you've got an even shot. But don't get bent up if she says no. The thing about coin flips is sometimes they come up tails - it isn't an indictment of you as a person.
That's a boldfaced lie, damnit! Everyone knows that if a girl says no, there's something wrong with you! :p
 

GasBandit

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That's a boldfaced lie, damnit! Everyone knows that if a girl says no, there's something wrong with you! :p
Well, there IS something wrong with you. A lot of things. But none of that has any bearing on whether or not you get to marinate the nether rod in the squish mitten. Don't let it phase you. A lot of the guys who get tons of play are reprehensible excuses for human-shaped garbage. Most of the time, unfounded confidence is just as good as founded.
 
You...do realize that I'm just doing a Norris impression, yes? See the tongue smiley? That means joking.

If she says no, I'll move on. Her loss, anyway. :D
 

GasBandit

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Besides, I can't very well have a thread where I'm helpful without, at the very least, a backhanded compliment or snide remark to undo the damage.
 
Nick, total high-five. SRSLY.

Also, don't make the second big mistake in being interested in someone. Now that she's said yes, and know that she's interested/going out, DO NOT bring up your insecurities during the date. Don't talk about exes or what you don't like about yourself. Oh and don't prattle on about yourself, BUT also don't let her do ALL the talking.

But you know all that already, right? ;)
 

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First, single mothers don't "date." They have been to the circus, you know what I'm saying? They have been to the puppet show and they have seen the strings. You love her?

Just don't shoplift the pootie.
 
*deep inhale, does some stretches and then...*

*runs around like a chicken with its head cut off, arms flailing wildly*

IHAVEADATEIHAVEADATEIHAVEADATEIHAVEADATEIHAVEADATEIHAVEADATE!

(Tomorrow night at a pub. :D)
 
Fun fact: arm wrestling contests used to be one of my moves. It worked brilliantly with one girl; the people in the coffee shop even took joke bets. We wound up being together for 3 years.

As for tonight's date? It went...incredibly well. I've always heard that it's taboo to talk about sex, politics, and/or religion during a first date. We wound up talking about the two former quite a bit.

And she's...well, she's nothing short of amazing. And an amazing mom, from all the things she says. Her 5-year old son actually dislikes pop and junk food, and has no problem trying foods. And he's chivilristic, too! Really cool kid from what she tells me.

We talked pretty much the whole night and briefly kissed after I walked her home. We've already made semi-plans to go rock climbing at the campus rock wall sometime next week.

So, to sum up?

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 

Cajungal

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That sounds great, and her kid sounds awesome. I've met tons of parents who raised their kids to eat real food and enjoy it more than crappy but kid-friendly stuff. So glad you had fun. To me, talking about taboo subjects is the most interesting thing. That taboo rule is for snooty parties full of people who don't want to lose another monocle in their champagne glass.

Rock climbing is a great idea for a second date. Way to go, Nick!
 
She's actually done a lot of rock climbing, so she's gonna show me the ropes. *cheesy thumbs up*

The one thing that, well, we're both apprehensive about is that this is her first time dating since the divorce. She's 25, married for 5 years and was with her ex for longer than that. I'm apprehensive because I've never dated a single mother before (first date with one, once, but she realized she wasn't ready to date yet). But after the hug, she said she wasn't sure about a good night kiss. I convinced her pretty quick when I said, "What if I were to say I've been wanting to kiss you all night?" She said she had a good reason why she wasn't sure about kissing, but she said she'd tell me another time.

Still, I'm not remotely afraid to take baby steps, here. Heck, for all I know, I'll just be her rebound guy to get her back into the dating scene. ;)
 
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