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random noter- i think you have some very crazy assumptions about women. Some women perhaps have the expectation of sex after date 3 but there are many more that would prefer to wait and would be totally okay with someone who isnt experienced. regardless if you have had sex with someone else its always a new game with someone new. just have fun and relax i’m sure it will be fine.

You’re staying up waaaay to late! I think that you are being way too hard on yourself. I know that you want instant gratification, but it’s going to take time. Things aren’t going to change over night. I do agree with just meeting in person and getting to know them at that point. I don’t know why everyone freaks out about stuff like that. Of course, people are going to be nervous, but come on!

You’re doing just fine, Matt. Really, you are. And I don’t just sugar coat things and you know that! I’m glad you’re expanding your ways in your attempts of forming an active in-person social life. 🙂 I’m also glad you’re not putting all of your eggs in one basket. You make a great student, Matt! Maybe I should take our interactions and make a “How to” book. 🙂

Finally, I think it’s definitely reasonable that people online have trust issues especially if they’ve been trying to meet okcupid people for awhile. Chances are that they’ve had bad experiences. Just take it at whatever pace they want to go, and in the meantime, like you said, you’ll go about meeting people in your classes. Every time you start to feel discouraged, read that entry about the most

social day of your life. That should inspire you again. You did great that day, Matt! And truly, being a social butterfly and all, you really only want a few days of the week to be like that at the maximum. I’d say you’re doing pretty good if you have two social outings/events a week. I’d also try to set up more stuff on the weekends rather than during the week. Try to take the interaction outside

of school. Also, I had some pictures taken in November that I finally got back, so remember to hand those out to your hot accounting friends. Haha, just kidding. Um, sort of. 😛

I’d rather hear about the guy than talk about myself at that stage. I think we need to find you some other ladies.

You have such supportive reader friends, yay. But seriously. I agree–can’t happen over night and you really are doing well. Not just at least you’re trying. At most you are trying. Like, that is HUGE.

Hi there. As someone whose ability to walk into walls accidentally far exceeds her abilities to have successful, real life social interactions I have found the best thing is to mentally gear yourself into thinking that everything is a “we’re just friends” thing. Don’t call them dates, because that creates (however slight) expectations (& also disappointments). Psychological pressure sucks. Avoid!

Uh, since when do girls expect sex after date three?? I always thought that we preferred to wait until much later for sex. I’m gonna attribute this misinformation to the fact that you’re a virgin. ~I’ll be

Look who’s not on now! I’ve been on all day and I haven’t even seen you away… or I’m sorry, “Elsewhere.”

P.S. I like the changes in your diary. It’s cute. And I love that you’re going to try Swing Dancing. If I was there, I’d try it with you. You can’t be as bad as you think. I’ve seen videos of you dancing. Haha. 🙂

Yes. Low self-esteem is a dream.