My pdoc is encouraging me to date and i am nervous

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being paranoid sz makes everything so hard, and I wouldn’t be surprised if others felt the same way. like going outside isn’t as simple as some people think; especially if you haven’t bought new clothes for years and there are holes in your sweater or if you have a broken pants zipper. and watching a movie that puts messages in your brain isn’t cool. even going to a coffee house is very ominous, with all the people making you feel somewhat (let’s hope I spell this right) closterphobic.

I guess if you have the mindset of impressing your date, then it can help to overcome those things. and practice would definitely help. I know Judy would do fine: someone in the thread said that she’s quite social, so that’s a huge advantage.

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thanks for the confidence in me. i absolutely love to socialize but when people get nasty to me in the process as often happens, i am super sensitive to it and it bothers me all day.

still, i love to be around people.

hugs, judy

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still, i love to be around people.

That’s very healthy. I had a doctor ask me once how I felt on a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being where I wanted to go out and meet people.

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ahh @ifeelblessed 59 is young. I’m 54 and met Angela at 52. there are men in their fifties and even forties that would date you I’m sure. give it a peek at least.?

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I don’t date…personally I think sexual relationships are shallow

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My doctor and nurse are always pressuring me to do stuff that makes me really uncomfortable. I kinda have stopped listening to that sort of stuff now.

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I’ve had no luck with online dating. The dating pool in my area is too small. I think it’s much better for woman than men in online dating because men have to compete so much more to get a woman’s attention, since they get so many messages.

I had a great profile, decent pics, good responses, but I got next to zero responses and conversations. I hate online dating

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it is possible to date someone and not have that type of relationship.

I’ve never been on a date before, but I’ve been on online dating sites and seen a lot of people not wanting those types of relationships.

when I think of a date; I think of impressing someone with flattery, food, and entertainment.

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you need to get out more

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