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How do I not screw up a chance at a new relationship?

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Question - (14 November 2008) 1 Answers - (Newest, 14 November 2008)
A female United States age 36-40, *ostone writes:

So I've been single for over three months now since my ex boyfriend cheated on me and then dumped me. The worst days are behind me now (I think) although I still feel very sad at times.

Out of the blue this guy in my class sends me a message saying that we've never hung out and would I like to get a drink sometime? Then I realize that in the past couple weeks he's switched from where he used to sit in class to sit next to me. We haven't really had a full-length conversation before and the past couple weeks have been skating around us hanging out because of our schedules conflicting. He didn't ask for my number but gave me his.

I've been out of the game for so long now, I can't even feel sure that this guy really likes me that way or if I just want him to. And every time I'm near him I feel scared to say anything stupid and feel incredibly dorky. He's really cute and seems genuinely nice, if he does like me I don't want to turn him off. What should I do? Does he even like me?

Also even though I want to be, I'm not sure I'm ready for this. I still love my ex boyfriend with all my heart and if he would feel the same way about me again, I'd drop everything to try to make it work. I'm so scared that if we did go out it would cause me to get emotional and I'd spend the whole time crying. Is it fair to go on a date with this guy and get his hopes up when I still have feelings for someone else?

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (14 November 2008):

hmm well, if your not over your ex then sort that out first.

it would be really unfair on this new guy if you just led him on until something happens wityh your ex.

i think that you dont like this new guy as much as you think you do.

you just want some boy attention.

and three months really isnt that long!

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