10 days dumped, asked on a date

[Mrfr]

So I joined a dating forum for a bit of a confidence boost and got talking to a nice girl. She asked to meet up.

 

Should I go? I'm not ready for anything more than friendship so don't want to lead her on or go on the rebound.

[lukekarts]

Go, and see what happens. The social interaction can't hurt, especially if you've put 'looking for friendship' on your profile. You can make a later call if you think it could lead to something more or if you're not ready.

[Mrfr]

Ok, I've said I'd go. Am very nervous.

[lovesucks76]

Ok, I've said I'd go. Am very nervous.

I would go, you have nothing to lose and yo cold possibly meet a new friend. Give it a try.

[Mrfr]

I love you guys! This forum has been a lifeline.

[Still Searching]

You're likely not ready to date at all, but I'm still going to say go for it. I'm in day 7 of NC out of a 15 month, intense relationship but have plans with a few girls. I don't intend to start a relationship, or casually sleep with them. They know my situation, and just enjoy my company. I feel bad, almost like I'm using them, but yes, they're a nice distraction, and being social certainly beats sitting at home, alone, in my own apartment with my thoughts.

[Mrfr]

I haven't told her my situation but if this date goes well I probably will.

 

Also, I've hit some sort of anger stage so here comes a rant, feel free to ignore.

 

AGGHHHHH. YOU SUPPORTED ME AND MADE ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF, TAUGHT ME I WAS WORTH LOVE DESPITE BEING ILL AND THEN YOU UTTERLY DESTROYED ME. I HATE YOU!!!!!

 

Sorry. Done.

[Waynester]

Go..leave your expectations at home..not needed. Just relax & enjoy, realise during your meeting that the world 'is' a bigger place, & your earth does not revolve around the ex.

 

Meeting new people is a great tonic. Have a giggle..& enjoy. Hope it goes well.

[Mrfr]

Cheers, logically I know it doesn't, but for 3 years of being together it kinda did. Hard getting used to her not being about.