ironmog

I have a bit of a dilemma.

I asked this girl out, I've known her for almost five years, we work together, and I think she's total fun. She said yes. Now I don't even know what to do. Its no secret (or surprise) that I haven't had a lot of dates in my time, so my own personal experience in this sort of endeavor is limited. We're currently trying to figure out a time we can manage to both not be so busy (kids will do that to ya and we both have one) so we can go on this "date".

Now this chick has a bit of a rep (that she in fact earned) of being promiscuous. I for one have no problem with this, never have(I think the double standard for guys being able to get away with it and girls can't is BS), but some of my friends don't feel the same way. And that is fine, I could give a shit less what my friends think about the girls I want to date, I like her and that is really all I need to go on. But the problem is she isn't really the norm for girls I dig. Its literally like opposites attracting. And despite my rational brain's obvious objections, and my common sense trying to steer me the other way I am still drawn to her. I have been since the day I met her. I mean she's like way pretty and I'm . . . well ME. I have no idea how to act around her, do I act like a sweet guy who really digs her? Like a standoffish jerk?

Any advice for this guy? I really like her and I'd love to be her boyfriend. I need to suck less at life.

-JC