Starting the dating process

lisal324

I am newly single, it has been a yr and a half since I've been separated from my ex and 2 1/2 mnths since the divorce was final.  I've been on one date during shortly after we separated and realized I obviously wasn't ready to date.  Now I am definitely over my ex and ready to date again.  I met a guy and he asked me to dinner, but I have been hesistant on going out with him b/c I know he's not my type and nothing will probably ever go anywhere with him.  Part of me is telling me to just go out to dinner/drinks with him and have fun and the other part of me is saying why waste your time.  I know that I don't want anything serious right now and I just want to have fun.  Would you go on a date with somebody even if you knew that might be the ONLY date you go on with that person but you knew that you would have fun?  I just want to casually date, so maybe this person could help me get back into the dating scene.......

DorisWE

I'd probably go because 1. you never know and 2. consider it a practice date since you're new to it (again).  Have fun, who cares if it's not going to lead to a ring and a lifetime, you know?

cutter21

I agree with DorisWE. I'd go, have fun & use it as practice for when you're ready for something more serious! That is kind of the point of casual dating, right?

farfalla2011

As long as you kinda like him (even just for someone to hang out with) I would totally go. Like the others said, it'll be good practice. However, if there is more there -possible intuition that there is crazy underneath - than just not your type, I might avoid going. I definitely think it could be a lot of fun!

dmarie979

Ditto to all PP. Also you said it will *probably* not go anywhere. So there is a small chance. Go, have fun and view it as practice if nothing else. 

pdx18

I say go! You never know what could happen and at the very worst you have a decent night out with someone mildly enjoyable. 

lisal324

Thanks girls!  I am so nervous about going on a "date," so I feel like its easier to just say no to the person, but I think I eventually need to get back out there.  Thanks for the words of encouragement!  He just text me about this weekend, so I might just go for it

turtle1120

Do it!!!  And then be sure to report back with details regarding the date.  Especially if it's bad....nothing better than a date gone wrong story! 

But I'm pulling for you.  I hope you're pleasantly surprised and have a wonderful date!!!

achase123

turtle1120:

Do it!!!  And then be sure to report back with details regarding the date.  Especially if it's bad....nothing better than a date gone wrong story! 

But I'm pulling for you.  I hope you're pleasantly surprised and have a wonderful date!!!

All of this!