If At First You Don't Succeed

I met a guy a few months ago.

Actually, I met him twice.

The first time was at a venue where he worked where I saw an awesome show.

The second time we were formally introduced at a bar I frequent. He asked for my number and after I thought it over for a while, I gave it to him.

I'm usually extremely socially awkward but the few times we hung out were actually good.

The conversation flowed so nicely that, not until I was telling a friend of mine about him, did I realize that I don't know much about him.

It wasn't that I asked questions about his life or that I was scared to ask quaestions, it just didn't occur to me to ask him anything.

Basic questions.

I know he doesn't live in Philly or PA for that matter, but I don't know where he lives exactly.

I don't know who he lives with.

I don't know if he has children.

What he wants to do with his life.

What he was doing before he worked at the venue.

And the bigger question that I'm asking myself is whether I'm ready to start dating.

I know I can't be in a serious relationship without dating first but with that relationship comes a vulnerability that I'm not sure I can handle with someone that will be around the day after.

*sigh*

I'm going to stick with it.

I have no reason to not give him a chance.

And I actually like him.

So far.

And if it ends before it gets serious at least I've had a few 'dates'.