"then went back to hers and made soup" Is that what you call it?
Just arrange the next date and take it from there. Not that I know much about these things.

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it was pretty sexy soup i have to say ;) i never realised soup was so much fun before.

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It sounds like it was a really nice weekend man, and that things are going great! I know exactly what you mean/where you're at though bro as I always used to be my own worst enemy whenever I got into a new relationship - I would overthink thinks to the point of destruction, and then determine a million fantastic reasons why I should be single again, despite really liking who I was dating. I know this isn't exactly the same, but it's only after I kept telling that 'voice' of pressure in my head to fuck off and stuck with it that I got past it (and here I am 3 years later with Charlene!)

Some truths that you may not be able to see/may not want to hear that might help to bolster your position here bud:

1. You are a great laugh, and have awesome taste in music.
2. You are a creative - are prolific and have wicked style. Chicks dig the creativity.
3. You're in the process of becoming a pro graphic designer with your t-shirt gigs - again with the cool appeal.
4. Given the track record of dates so far, you're a very sweet guy - this is also an awesome bonus.

Conclusion - Why the F**K would Tia be losing interest already man??! Cut yourself some more slack mate, we are all WAY too hard on ourselves most of the time.

Interms of breaking the cycle, I'd focus on occupying yourself for an hour or two at a time, set small goals that you can acheive and feel proud of and work up from there. Pour all of this feeling into your work, illustration or otherwise (I always found writing lyrics good therapy) ...and maybe get a job.

Okay, enough with the man love here, hope it wasn't too much but want to try and give you a supportive 'slap across the face' online!

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aw,thanks mate.i really appreciate that :)

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I think the best thing is not to get too swept up in what everything means for right now. It sounds like you've had a bit of a tough relationship past and you should just try and enjoy yourself for now, don't try and pile too much pressure on the situation. It's easy to feel that way when the other person is taking things calmly. Try and enjoy the moments and just see what happens, at least that way if it works out it'll be because you're ready for it. The worst thing you can do is get into a relationship before you're ready and when your thoughts are jumbled.

Give yourself a chance to grow, don't place someone else above you to begin with, you're equals - you should give that a chance to develop, don't go in feeling like it's all yours to lose. You may be right for each other and if that's the case then she'll be a great girl too and it'll work out. If she's the sort of person who'll go off the boil for some trivial reason then it's not meant to be and you needn't worry.

Better to be with someone who when you're with them you both feel stronger rather than have any one person dependant on the other. Try and remember your own value. Do your best not to be clingy. Relationships are hard work and you should just be yourself. Make sure you're ready before going too far - I've seen too many good people get into a habit or a routine of making the same mistakes and not doing anything about them.

You're a jolly nice bloke and she's very lucky - don't forget that. The only way to work through how your feeling is to challenge what you've done before and really work at not falling into any past bad habits.

I can't say anything else except that we're rooting for you!

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thanks mate.i didn't realise i had such wise and caring friends :) i've had a rough few days of worrying,but i think i am starting to calm down a bit now.yeah,if she's the right girl things'll work out,if not then there'll be someone else.i havn't had much experience with girls and yeah,they were generally more bad than good.so,i'm trying to remember that it should be fun getting to know someone,not terrifying.

i know it's a cliche but: BLOODY WOMEN!! ;) haha! i know i'll never understand them.

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My experiences are predominantly bad until very recently, It's taken me until now but I had to have a lot of hurt first and make a lot of mistakes, but when you're ready and right you'll make decisions for the right reasons they'll be the right decisions as a result. The best thing you can do is understand yourself, you'll never be able to figure out women! But if you know you well enough you'll see what's great about you and what you need to change and you'll worry less. The rest takes care of itself. Take it easy and take it steady buddy!

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thanks guys :) i needed that boost.i didn't realise how low my confidence was 'til i met this girl.

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