I think I stumbled upon a woman who is into me and I'm really into her but I haven't the slightest idea how to express that beyond kinda just saying it like a dumbass. We've hung out a few times and I'm going to reach out to go out with her again but I've got no idea how to express my actual feelings for her

I've never had a girlfriend. Only women I've been with have come onto me hard and I just halfheartedly played along. Last time I was really into a girl was years ago and I fucked it up because I didn't know how to express that. I really don't want to mess this one up though. How do I go about this?

Edit: thanks for the input everyone (silly answers too). Gonna ask her to go somewhere with me this weekend and be a little bit less coy

  • neo [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    Once you're past a certain age (some time past high school) I don't see the point in acting shy and playing coy about it. If the answer is no, then it's no. Saves a lot of time and headache.

    Just say something like, "I don't usually do this but I like knowing you. Want to go on a date?"

    Answer: yes. -> Hooray!

    Answer: no. -> "That's OK. It was worth asking." [small sting. move on with life. no further agony required]