How do you push yourself to meet with someone you like?

[Brem]

There is a woman I really like and I want to tell her how I feel. We've been friends for a few years online and have yet to meet in real life. We originally met through a dating site, but I've always been too scare to meet up with her. She has suggested a couple times we meet, but its never happened because I either ignore it, or respond to the idea too late.

Now, she is moving closer to where I live and there's an even bigger chance we could meet. But I am scared to jump in. Can you guys give me advice on how to set up a date and how to actually get through it? I haven't dated much in my life and I'm not great at it. Any tips you can give a guy with social anxiety trying to navigate a possible future date?

 

[Hazel]

I remind myself why I want to connect and focus on the excitement, not the nerves. Sometimes I set small goals, like starting a casual chat first, to build confidence. Taking that first step feels rewarding and opens the door to something good.

 

[eLdavis]

Since she has tried to see you several times, why not invit her over this time around? If you are truly serious about your feelings for her, give it a try. Expressing how we feel can truly be scary though but it's something we would have to face eventually.