I think I might be Charles.


Totage, you may be correct! Sadly

This is easy



Can you be naked around some one?

If you can....go out and date

If not, you will waste your time and his too.

I do love Texas women. Always so forward. And they'll whoop your azz if you don't do it right.

Dang it, I should've known you would turn me
down. *kicks dirt as walking away*

E, I am not uncomfortable with myself, naked
or otherwise.

eh, jump right in, it's less painful, quicker...

Actually, I was accepting. So, be nice to the dirt. The dirt is your friend.

Woohoo

I asked in front of all these people
and you said yes?

I'm happy now

No...just like Totage said...just scared about dating after being single and independent for 10 yrs...as far as your issues...not sure what they really are for you did not mention...issues or not should not stop you from dating...everyone has issues...and if they don't have issues they have baggage...just remember you are dating...not looking for someone to move in

Didn't take long

Dating is totally different then make a commitment to someone if you are single go and date meet new people go out have fun, Many times in peoples life they become spontaneous for a second and never do it again even though it was so much fun so be spontaneous girl

exactly...just go out and have fun...

It actually took him years to say yes

Well, there's nothing wrong with being scared of dating again, it's normal. Just don't let it stop you from doing so. Get out there have some fun.

i didn't mean that in a bad or smartazz way, it's like riding a bike... once you get on and start peddling, all the fears and confusion will go away... some things change, but most things will still be the same... go have some fun, you only live once, as far as i know...

Wait, I meant I AM comfortable with myself.
Stupid predictive text!
Thanks totage, I am taking everyones advice
and going for the gusto.

Mighty, I took nothing you said as being
a smartazz.

I take all the advice as helping. Thank you all

I rode the short bus

well I think u are smart to be thinking about this rather than rebounding, but with that philosphy in place you may never date. Most of us are always working on something with in ourselves.

IDK - you could give it a try & then step back if it seems to overwhelming

Don't sweat the small issues inside,,if YOUR really ready,,YOUR THERE....and having second thoughts about it has NEVER HELPED me in my life,,because THEN,,later,,,YOUR ALWAYS KICK YOUR SELF FOR WAITING,,,when YOU did wait....

So,,,,,,I would try and reason more with YOUR inside voice of questions,,,and try LIVING MORE outside your own projections of YOU,,and THEM...
Then see if being more relaxed and (just you) helps your inner questions NOT push through so much,,,,wink,
Thats my best for ya,,,, Good luck,,and be careful always