Getting things started....

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Registered: 05-14-2004
Getting things started....
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 5:03pm
Im 19 years old, I have never been in a relationship before or on a date. My problem isnt that I cant find a man to date, my problem is once I find someone Im interested in I dont know what to do. I'm a very shy person. I have been good friends with a man for the last 8 months and since we've met Ive noticed we both want more than a friendship, unfortunately every times hes tried to hint at something or show interest in me I have shrugged it off, changed the topic etc. and become very defensive simply out of fear and for the most part unintentionally. What can I do? Further more, I never know when or if it's appropriate to flirt with him, touch him to show that Im interested. IM AFRAID TO MAKE THE FIRST MOVE BECAUSE I DONT KNOW WHAT KIND OF BEHAVIOUR IS ACCEPTABLE TOWARDS THIS PERSON??!!!!???!!!

Please, any comments would be welcome.