Help needed: I want to avoid the Friendzone

[taurinejunkie]

Thanks. I have no fashion sense so I didn't know that. Recommendations for upper body?

[Kiwi]

Interest in other guys, well there's another guy who seems to be possibly interested in her, and who is, by race, naturally better equipped to please a woman

oh please

its not the size of the boat honey, its the motion of the ocean. There are SO many ways to please a woman that have NOTHING to do with size.

Try to stop worrying, be yourself and have fun!

She is a human being, who puts her pants on one leg at a time just like you do. If you make her into this perfect being then she is going to feel way to much pressure and you are going to be sorely disappointed.

[taurinejunkie]

Kiwi, thanks for the thoughts but you're a bit late :P

[Kiwi]

oh woops well... how did it go then?????

hey by the way do I count as a Canadian yet (the social group) i'm not really a Canadian but I do live here!

[taurinejunkie]

Well I'm past the point of thinking about any possible competition, and I saw your post as a "don't worry about the competition".

Right now I've got to run to go to work (where I will see her as our shifts have a two-hour overlap or so. But my mind is entirely focused on me, the girl, and the awesomeness of next Friday evening, and anyone whose interests are in conflict with mine can get lost.

GO ME! *flashes self the Horns in the mirror*

If anything important happens at work I'll let you all know tonight.

Edit: Send me a PM about the Canadian thing so I don't forget, I really gotta run right now.

[SilverOrb]

My two cents...
Don't be pushy.
Body spray is meant for a spray... If you go through a bottle a day, then you are doing it wrong.
Women date all kinds of men. I myself have dated bouncers, college professors, factory workers, construction guys, computer repair people, and fast food workers. Don't limit yourself.
Just be yourself... Nothing worse then dating someone for awhile and finding out that they are not who you thought they were.

[Nyoibo]

She is a human being, who puts her pants on one leg at a time just like you do.

You know, I don't put my pants on one leg at a time, does that mean I'm not human?

[Jester]

I need new pants, a shave (and a freakin' close one, just to be on the safe side), and most of all I need you guys to prepare me for any eventuality.

And, as a sidenote, this isn't a waitered restaurant, just part of the foodcourt. Does the 'class' of the restaurant matter or is it more about going somewhere we both enjoy?

To quote the incredibly wise Rapscallion, CHILL.

Seriously, dude. Chill the fuck out. Calm the fuck down, and re-fucking-lax, or you're gonna blow your load before you even get to the date.

Calm down, remember to actually breathe when you are out with her, and just relax and be yourself. Stop stressing.

And while I rarely offer advice that comes from Hollywood, I think in this case you should follow the sage wisdom that comes from "There's Something About Mary." Wipe one out before the date. Seriously. Not to gross out anyone here too badly, but if anyone needs to choke the chicken before a date, it's you, dude. If nothing else, it will relieve some of the pressure that you are bound to have built up by then. And no, I'm not joking. I seriously think that this is the best thing for you to do pre-date. Otherwise, you could be heading right for a train wreck.

And again, remember to breathe. This woman is awesome, sure, but she is not perfect, and you need to dial it down a notch.

As for the dining establishment, who gives a rat's ass if it is classy or not, as long as you both enjoy it. Seriously. That's all that matters. I know people who could have a fun date at Taco freakin' Bell. So go enjoy yourself. But, to quote yet another movie ("Say Anything"), "YOU.....MUST.....CHILL!!!!"

Holes in your jeans or worn jeans are all the style right now. No one will notice or care unless the holes are in the crotch or butt of your jeans, I promise!

He is overthinking his wardrobe. Just wear clean clothes and don't fucking worry about it. This is Dr. Jester talking. Listen to the doctor.

[Jester]

So, any more recent developments?

[Kiwi]

You know, I don't put my pants on one leg at a time, does that mean I'm not human?

how do you put your pants on then?

[Broomjockey]

how do you put your pants on then?

Probably steps in, then pulls both up at the same time.

[Kiwi]

Probably steps in, then pulls both up at the same time.

but then unless you jump into them, you are still technically doing the first part at least one leg at a time are you not?

[Broomjockey]

but then unless you jump into them, you are still technically doing the first part at least one leg at a time are you not?

*sigh*
No. You put them on the floor. You sit on edge of bed, you step both feet in. You pull up. Sorry, it's been a loooooong day

[dalesys]

but then unless you jump into them, you are still technically doing the first part at least one leg at a time are you not?

My cousin Don just hung them out in front of him... of course, he was in orbit on Challenger (the last sucessful flight).

[taurinejunkie]

Bump.

I have about two hours until I leave for work, and then as soon as I'm done with work, I'll be on my way to the date. Any last advice?

Thanks again to those who have helped so far, and thanks in advance to those who will help with the next steps of this whole thing.

Being a shy guy I have next to no dating experience at all; now the shyness is starting to go, but I'll likely need you guys to help me again. Or to just tell me to do what I think I should and stop being so insecure, FFS, if that is likely to have better results than asking for help.