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What goes through your mind when you go on a date?

Do you think, A. 'Just a night to have some fun..', B. 'I hope this is the one...', C. I hope I can start a relationship or D.  do you get so nervous and wonder if you are what they want etc, overthink etc.. ?

Posted - July 19, 2016

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  • 3934

    What is this "date" you speak of?....;-D....

      July 19, 2016 12:26 PM MDT
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  • 17261
    Without A there will be no B or C, and with D there will be no A. ;-)
      July 19, 2016 12:35 PM MDT
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  • 46117

    What mind?

      July 19, 2016 12:38 PM MDT
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  • 17595

    Anything other than A means you should just stay home.

      July 19, 2016 1:33 PM MDT
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  • I'll just take the forest gump approach ....
      July 19, 2016 1:36 PM MDT
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  • 3934

      July 19, 2016 1:37 PM MDT
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  • 1138

    Yes, sadly I want to get to A SO much :/ I decline dates simply because I worry what do I truly have to offer, I know rationally I'm kind, giving, humorous. But when I went through years of bad belittling, abuse, and essentially bullied, I felt any trait I 'may' have could be found with anyone else anyway, and in some way I'm just not worthy enough :/ So I've felt and worked with 'D' in this scenario more than anything else, and I don't get to 'A' ... I work each day in some small way to just get to 'A. thank you so much for your reply Sappic.. hugg

      July 19, 2016 2:32 PM MDT
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  • 1138

    You know, that is essentially what I've done my whole life :( Is just remain home... I get so nervous and uptight that some other woman could be better for the guy who asked me out, that somehow in some way, I just really wont' cut it , that I decline and don't get to 'A'... which is what I want more than ANY thing; like everone else does.. go out and not think of any 'future' , just have fun. HOW can one do it ?? 

      July 19, 2016 2:35 PM MDT
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  • 17261
    This makes me so sad. I'm sure you're a wonderful and remarkable person. You got your traits and no matter what others might have, these are yours in the combination kind, giving and humorous. I know it's so easy to say give a heck in others and what they think. You will get there step by step. You're actually taking a huge step already. Keep walking girl. *hugs*
      July 19, 2016 2:37 PM MDT
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  • The world is full of people. .. Some of them will be your friends .. You just haven't met them yet ... Reading your replies above I can understand it's hard for you. ..Very hard. . But the longest journey begins with the first step. . Even if it's a wrong step is still a start ..
      July 19, 2016 6:53 PM MDT
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  • 1264

    I try not to have any expectations, just anew experience.

      July 19, 2016 7:17 PM MDT
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  • 1264

    WW, do you plan on that dissertation making copy? Lol. Kindle perhaps?

      July 19, 2016 7:20 PM MDT
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  • 5808
    Haha what's that?
      July 19, 2016 7:23 PM MDT
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  • 1138

    You deserve much more than physical aspects of intimacy alone .. while they are wonderful and warm , you need laughter, philosophy, understanding, bonding, and you really deserve that Winged :) Thank you SO much for saying 'take yourself out of your own headspace for a minute.'  It clicked to me: wow I am in my mind TOO Much :/ I over think 'will he enjoy me?' 'Do I seem not confident ?' (which is how I feel)..'Does he think I'm gf material?'  'Will he think me too bubbly or not outspoken enough?' all those things run in my mind when a guy asks me out, and I feel so low about many of the answers I decline :( You are so sweet friend, to say don't deprive the world of knowing what a wonderful person I am, that meant a LOT *huggggg. Another issue, a main one, I fear is , 'will he be totally against dating/being with me when he learns of my travel anxiety?' I get nervous as a passenger of cars so don't travel all too often (If I drive I'm generally fine..) I just think, he'll ditch me in like a week or so, and sabotage myself, and my self esteem has really gone down b/c of it ... ugh I'm so sorry to ramble, you were just awesome to take the time to reply in a detailed way.. have a Great night WW  :)

      July 19, 2016 9:58 PM MDT
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  • 1138

      July 19, 2016 10:41 PM MDT
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  • 1138

    Aww *hugggs. I hear you :)

      July 19, 2016 10:42 PM MDT
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  • 1138

      July 19, 2016 10:42 PM MDT
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  • 1138

    Thanks Winged.... Just seeing your words 'You also have endless potential.' Huge, to me. I have been through so many years of emotional and physical abuse that left me wondering if I'm worth anything, never mind to a man or dating :/ So to see that, it is just so so refreshing. Thank You *hugggggg. I think it is really other way around, in YOU wow Me. :) Ty for replying to me, I want to just do and feel the last part , that 'its fun though' ... YES to that and doing it without anxiety  :)

      July 19, 2016 10:44 PM MDT
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  • 1138

    hehhe :P .. her response does take off the pressure :)

      July 19, 2016 10:52 PM MDT
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  • 17261
    *like*
      July 20, 2016 1:16 AM MDT
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  • 17261
    *like*
      July 20, 2016 1:17 AM MDT
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  • Aww ((HUGS)) I can relate hun!

      July 29, 2016 11:19 PM MDT
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  •  xo

      July 29, 2016 11:19 PM MDT
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  •  xo

      July 29, 2016 11:21 PM MDT
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