I meet them pretty much the same way I meet anyone. Usually I do crazy things like talk to them. No, really.
--How do you act "normal" without forcing the normal so much that you seem weird?
Well, I am weird and I'm ok with that.
--How do you fake confidence if you feel like you're not really worth it?
You can't. To fake confidence will make you feel fake, and honestly, most people can sense it a mile away.
--How do you believe your friend when they tell you how good you really are, when you don't think you are?
Can't say I've had that issue, I guess... I mean, there's one thing to be modest, and another to be self-deprecating to the point of bashing yourself. What's the point in tearing yourself apart - why treat yourself that way when clearly those around you don't feel that is appropriate - perhaps they really are onto something...
--Assuming you meet someone, how do you go about asking them out?
Oh god... I'm the last person you want to ask that of... technically, I never proposed to my wife, and really asked her to "go out with me" after the fact as a joke/formality because my roommate in college asked us if we were going out... go figure.
--Assuming they go for it, how do you go about not being nervous?
What's wrong with being nervous? Being nervous is OK... the real issue is how you choose to channel that nervous energy.
--Assuming you're not nervous and it goes well (in your eyes) how long do you wait till you ask them out again?
If things went well enough, you'll know it, and it'll feel alright to inquire as to a follow-up appointment at the end of the first date. If things were cool but not major-kick-ass, it is to your discretion as to implore at the moment or give it a day. If it sucked, by all means, ask her out again immediately... seriously... don't make it seem desperate, but make it sincere - show an repsectful interest and if appropriate, demonstrate that the next time, it is guaranteed to be more fun (espcially if things went horribly wrong).
--Why don't I feel like I'm really worth it for any girl?
No clue. Really, I don't know you at all, so I can make no assumptions or guesses.
--Why do I feel like people tell me I'm a good person just to make me feel better?
They might be telling you more often in hopes that it lifts your spirits if you are seeming down to them. Don't read it as attempts to falsely pump you up, see it as friends having sincere concern and care for you.
--Why in gods name am I so cynical?
Because you ask too many questions, and when you hear the answers, you only ask more questions. Which makes you too much like me... at some point, you just have to tell yourself to shut the fuck up, suck it up, and live your life. ;) [ MFS's advice column | Ask MFS A Question ]
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