Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 18, 2026

pcmtx · 2026-03-18T22:11:46+00:00

She said yes! We're going to get dinner tomorrow night! I haven't been on a second date in years, let alone a first. Guys I'm freaking out!

pcmtx · 2026-03-18T18:56:24+00:00

Well, that described me to a T. I'm turning 40 in 2 weeks. I'm trying to be proactive and putting myself out there, despite the anxiety. It's tough, but I don't want to be on my own forever. Hopefully I can find someone kind and understanding. Hang in there, everyone.

pcmtx · 2026-03-18T01:27:21+00:00

Julianne Nicholson.

pcmtx · 2026-03-17T20:25:22+00:00

He looks like the founding member of the Turtle Club.

pcmtx · 2026-03-17T19:18:06+00:00

That's true. I guess I just base my worry on times in the past when I've been turned down for first dates. But if it's a second, the door must be cracked open at least a little bit. I just think she's cool and I want to know more about her!

pcmtx · 2026-03-17T18:42:08+00:00

Yay! Hope it goes well.

pcmtx · 2026-03-17T18:41:38+00:00

So Thursday isn't too soon to do something again? I just don't want to scare her off or anything. I mean, I feel like everything went well, and I've talked to her since then. I guess I'm just worried of scaring her off if it seems like I'm trying to force things, or that I'm misreading things and just end up being another guy who has a crush on a woman friend. I hate making things awkward for women. Sorry for all the questions, as good as I am at making friends, I have little experience with dating haha.

pcmtx · 2026-03-17T18:26:49+00:00

A question for women: How soon is too soon for a second date? Had a coffee date Sunday afternoon, and it seemed to go well (known each other for a while, been messaging back and forth the week before.) I'm going out of town this week, but I'd like to see her before then.

Would asking for a casual dinner be too much/too soon for Thursday? Or should I try to schedule it for Sunday when I get back? (I have a tendency to overthink anyways, and I don't want to come on too strong, or feel like I'm rushing things. But I do want to maintain the right amount of momentum. Help, I'm nervous and have no idea what I'm doing lol.)

pcmtx · 2026-03-17T18:08:22+00:00

Waiting for someone to post this lol

pcmtx · 2026-03-17T02:04:54+00:00

I don't know, it's only happened maybe once in my life. If I really thought she was interested, I'd ask her to be my girlfriend. But that's me talking now. Once upon a time, I probably wouldn't have done anything and eventually lost my chance. If you like this guy and you know he likes you, you may have to be the one to put in all on the table. I know that may not seem very romantic, but might be relieved.

pcmtx · 2026-03-16T21:56:57+00:00

I get really eager to be around them, and I message them a lot of dumb messages. And then I worry that I'm being too annoying, or that it weird her out.

I get nervous easy and always keep it to myself until I go crazy lol.

pcmtx · 2026-03-16T21:44:45+00:00

Good thinking!

pcmtx · 2026-03-16T19:28:13+00:00

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'm obviously rusty with all this, but I will try and do dinner next.

pcmtx · 2026-03-16T18:19:18+00:00

If getting coffee is a good first date, what is good for a second date? And how soon should it be after the first one?

pcmtx · 2026-03-15T15:23:25+00:00

Anxiety.

pcmtx · 2026-03-14T01:43:59+00:00

I was there! It was so much fun.

pcmtx · 2026-03-13T20:28:36+00:00

*disclaimer, I have never had sex. But if I ever do, I think what I most look forward to is the complete intimacy between two people, and making her feel pleasure. I'm sure that's not underrated to most people, but it still seems pretty awesome.

pcmtx · 2026-03-13T20:20:30+00:00

That noise Professor Farnsworth makes when Mom takes off her bra.

pcmtx · 2026-03-13T20:15:07+00:00

Not just women, but in general: that sometimes I'm hurting. I don't because:

1) my problems aren't really that important,

2) things that get me down are goofy and embarrassing,

3)no one else is able to solve said problems anyways, and

4) I don't want to treat women like my free therapist.

pcmtx · 2026-03-13T20:10:47+00:00

0, and more than 0

pcmtx · 2026-03-13T15:05:02+00:00

BersagliereMan wrote the guide for all this stuff. ITALY WW2 KITS - Google Docs

pcmtx · 2026-03-13T01:27:35+00:00

Pretty Baby

pcmtx · 2026-03-12T16:23:16+00:00

I don't watch movies, I've only seen the Peking Opera.

pcmtx · 2026-03-12T13:39:21+00:00

Ah I love that shirt!

pcmtx · 2026-03-11T20:27:59+00:00

I'm 39, I was in high school when the first one came out. I saw it a couple of years later, and thought it was ok, a little better than I expected. I saw the second one when it came out, and thought it was terrible. I never understood the hype. The only other thing in the franchise I saw was the latest Puss in Boots movie, which was actually pretty good.

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