Dating: A war with oneself

Dating: A war with oneself

Why can’t I just go over there and talk to her? I’ve done it a thousand times before, but this time it’s different. This time I’m asking her on a date. A date. Those four letters promise fun, excitement and a chance for love, but they usually result in pain, sorrow, and a scar that won’t heal.

Adam Sandler once said that initiating conversation is half the battle. To me it’s more than just a battle; to me it’s the Seven year war. A simple “hi my name is” should be fine to start off a conversation. Sure it’s bland and a bit old fashioned, but it’s a quick and simple way to start. Then this is the part where we ramble on with small talk trying to get to know one another.
The conversation is beginning to lag so I better ask her out now. “So if you’re not doing anything on Friday, maybe we can get together?” By some miracle or an act of God she said yes. My insides jump with joy but quickly retu...