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Ok so I have had to sneak back because I need a bit of help/advice

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 09:36

So, it seems that I have a date in the very near future (not sure when yet) and the possibility of my freaking out about it is quite big, so hints and tips appreciated.

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sassy · 19/04/2009 09:38

Hiya nutty - did you flounce?

Congrats about date. Can I suggest a small glass of wine 20 mins before you go out to ease the nerves?

compo · 19/04/2009 09:39

hi Nutty
glad to see you here! where did you go?!
ooh good luck with your date, make sure you wear something you're comfortbale in and go somewhere you feel comfortable too

compo · 19/04/2009 09:40

ah yes wine good plan !

LuluisgoingtobeanAunty · 19/04/2009 09:40

just be yourself, don;t feeel you have to be what you think he wants , definitely small glass of wine, have an escape plan in case he is not your cup of tea.. e.g a friend to call an hour into the date, and if it is going badly , you can pretend it is a poorly child !! and have fun

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 09:44

Don't think i flounced as such, just got addicted to facebook , had a break lol.

Ok to explain further, I went to school with him but we weren't particularly friendly or anything.

I saw his pics on fb, though hmm nice and messaged him lol. Eventually when the penny dropped with him, he asked me out.

It might not be for a week or so yet though for various reasons.

I will definatly be having wine before hand.

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compo · 19/04/2009 09:47

oh that's good you'll have lots to talk about - past acquaintances, school teachers etc etc

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 09:47

The problem is, I haven't ever really dated properly.

I met xp through friends and just kinda fell into a relationship with no dating and so this is all completely new to me.

I have no idea where I want to go but don't really want to go out to eat because I won't be hungry lol.

I think the wait is making me extra nervy tbh.

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sassy · 19/04/2009 09:50

How about cinema and a drink after, then you can talk about the film?

(and opportunities for hand-holding/snogging in the cinema too)

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 09:53

Hmmm not sure about cinema. The hold handing/snogging sounds fab but makes me feel sick with nerves lol.

The whole thing is doing wonders for my diet though as I can't eat lol.

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 09:55

I think going for a drink would be just about fine with me, although god knows where.

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aseriouslyblondemoment · 19/04/2009 15:07

ooh just spotted this
how very exciting
am chuffed for you

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 17:39

Thanks

He has txt a few times today and is keen to sort out when we are meeting up so it could be soon i suppose.

I am trying not to think about it a whole lot tbh lol.

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 17:52

I need to panic now, this friday is the day. Meeting him in the day though cos I am out on the night.

Did i mention that I feel sick yet ?

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 17:58

He is ringing me after 9 to discuss where we goin. He asked if i want to get food and i say no i won't be hungry lol.

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QuantitativeMeasure · 19/04/2009 18:17

How exciting!!

compo · 19/04/2009 18:23

ooh he sounds keen
just let him suggest somewhere to go for a drink
what do you know about him? does he have kids?

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 18:49

I will defo let him suggest somewhere because I don't really know that many places.

He does sound keen yeah, which has really surprised me.

I don't know that much about him yet, he is 30, has no kids, works with some type of machinary i think, but has just had his hours cut to only 3 days a week.
Erm whatelse, oh, he lives by my dad.

I am scared to death but am hoping i feel a bit better after i have spoken to him.

Have no idea what to wear yet.

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tessofthedurbervilles · 19/04/2009 19:40

Ooooh god luck but let him suggest, chill out and what have you got clothes wise that makes you feel good?

lou33 · 19/04/2009 19:43

ooh nutty i am delighted!

well done you

Tortoise · 19/04/2009 19:47

Oooh Nutty good luck on the date. Nice to see you back on MN.

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 19:52

Thanks Tort, nice to see you too, think it is ages since i 'spoke' to you, how are you ??

I will try and chill lol

Gonna have a look tommorow and see what I could wear.

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Tortoise · 19/04/2009 20:05

I am ok thanks.
Hope things have got better for you.
Really hope the date works out for you.

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 20:08

Good, glad to hear it

Things with me are up and down as with most LP's but having a good week this week lol, so long may it continue.

I am odly not as nervy now which is weird seeing as i will be speaking to him later.

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Tortoise · 19/04/2009 20:17

I know that up and down feeling!
Hopefully this week is the start of better times.

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NervousNutty · 19/04/2009 20:47

Blimey is it that time already ? Shall i panic yet lol

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