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Old 01-08-2012, 12:52 AM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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I just asked out a cute nice girl on a date and we worked something out, but now I really just don't feel like going at all. Is it normal for someone to really just hate dating and prefer being alone?
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Old 01-08-2012, 12:53 AM
 
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I just asked out a cute nice girl on a date and we worked something out, but now I really just don't feel like going at all. Is it normal for someone to really just hate dating and prefer being alone?
Do whatever makes you happy. The point of going out on a date is to have fun and to get to know the other person. No pressure to "drive" it towards anything else like sex, a relationship, or marriage. Just relax, be in the moment, and enjoy each other's company.

If you must cancel, do it earlier than last minute.
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Old 01-08-2012, 12:54 AM
 
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I just asked out a cute nice girl on a date and we worked something out, but now I really just don't feel like going at all. Is it normal for someone to really just hate dating and prefer being alone?
You just ended a long term relationship. Yes it's natural to feel this way.

It's OK to test the waters, but don't be surprised if you don't want to progress with any dates or relationships.
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Old 01-08-2012, 12:57 AM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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You just ended a long term relationship. Yes it's natural to feel this way.

It's OK to test the waters, but don't be surprised if you don't want to progress with any dates or relationships.
It is weird, when I was in the relationship, the only thing I could think about was just getting out and dating new people and checking out all kinds of hot girls. Now I am single (and happy), and just scored a date with a cutie.. I picked her up and everything, now that it is coming down to it tomorrow, my mind is making up every excuse not to do it and how it won't be good and that i'd be much happier just cooking and watching a movie alone. I think I should go on the date, just to get myself out, but it does feel weird
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Old 01-08-2012, 01:02 AM
 
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It is weird, when I was in the relationship, the only thing I could think about was just getting out and dating new people and checking out all kinds of hot girls. Now I am single (and happy), and just scored a date with a cutie.. I picked her up and everything, now that it is coming down to it tomorrow, my mind is making up every excuse not to do it and how it won't be good and that i'd be much happier just cooking and watching a movie alone. I think I should go on the date, just to get myself out, but it does feel weird
It will feel weird or some time. Go on the date and feel it out. You may not feel right to date yet, so tell her what's going on and maybe make friends for now, until you come out of the funk you're in (it's one hell of a funk too)
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Old 01-08-2012, 01:24 AM
 
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Sometimes making yourself go out will make you feel better about it.

I get in the same funk sometimes and just don't want to make the effort. I make myself go and I have never regretted it yet. It's a bad idea to get in a rut of staying home alone. Besides, you went to the trouble to ask her out, you must have had a good reason.
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Old 01-08-2012, 03:47 AM
 
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You need therapy.
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Old 01-08-2012, 04:30 AM
 
Location: The D-M-V area
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I just asked out a cute nice girl on a date and we worked something out, but now I really just don't feel like going at all. Is it normal for someone to really just hate dating and prefer being alone?
You have anxiety.

I call it anxiety because you're obviously attracted to her and you may think the effort isn't worth it so why bother.

You're an interesting person! She's an interesting person!

Hey. A date should be no pressure.

You spend time together and share ideas.

THAT'S ALL IT IS!

Get to know someone!

Make a friend!

Period.
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Old 01-08-2012, 06:23 AM
 
Location: New York
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Since it is just 1 day away, just go with the flow of your original plan to the date. Be yourself and enjoy. Maybe you will end up enjoying it. Have fun.
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Old 01-08-2012, 06:24 AM
 
Location: USA
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It is weird, when I was in the relationship, the only thing I could think about was just getting out and dating new people and checking out all kinds of hot girls. Now I am single (and happy), and just scored a date with a cutie.. I picked her up and everything, now that it is coming down to it tomorrow, my mind is making up every excuse not to do it and how it won't be good and that i'd be much happier just cooking and watching a movie alone. I think I should go on the date, just to get myself out, but it does feel weird
I hope you go. You can always spend the next few nights at home alone cooking and watching a movie, if you want. This is a very normal reaction. It's happened to me a lot also.
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