Name changed because... well I'm embarrassed of the reaction I'm having to being asked out! I'm nervous and giggly, and a little scared and excited... but not at all acting like the grown up I'm supposed to be!
OK, story time.
Bloke and I went to secondary school together as teenagers and were really good friends. From 11-18, daily contact, just good platonic mates for the most part. When we were 15 we went on a date to the cinema once, and it was awkward, so we never spoke of it again, nothing happened and we went back to normal.
University rolls round and we both move to different cities at opposite ends of the country. We stay in touch as friends, but careers take us in opposite directions and we've never lived in the same city since we were 18. On the occasions we'd both visit home, we'd always have a catch up in a group of mates. Last time I saw him was for a couple of hours on Xmas eve 2012.
Since I was 18, (I'm 27 now) I've had two serious relationships, but have been single for 2 years. Happily single might I add - often turning down men because I didn't want to rock my happy, chilled out, drama free boat.
Until now! I've just moved to the city where he lives for work. He's asked me out, on a real date. We're going for a meal and drinks on Tuesday. Fuck. I said yes, why not say yes?
I just don't understand why now, and not 10 years ago! And I don't understand why I'm so nervous- I didn't think I fancied him... maybe I do?
Don't really know what advice I'm looking for, I just wanted to express my nervousness!
Feel like a giggly teenager again! Has been a long time since I've felt this way!
Has anybody else ended up with someone they knew years ago from school?
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Should I date my friend from secondary school, who I dated once 10+ years ago!?
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MaybeTeenageDream · 18/08/2013 23:53
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GilmoursPillow ·
19/08/2013 11:56
If you have a good time and it works out then that's great.
The fact you went to the cinema once is irrelevant. Forget about it and see where Tuesday takes you 
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