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Well I think some of the married people who say it isn't that big of a deal don't understand. I'm 20 years old and I have to admit that I am usually very very lucky/fortunate with the women who I have been interested in. I am very outgoing though and usually don't find it too difficult to talk to people. Many of my friends though have trouble expressing themselves and their feelings which does complicate things.
I think the hardest part that maybe Mikey is talking about is figuring out if girls are interested or not. For instance with the girl I am currently seeing I had no clue she liked me until she cuddled up to me during a movie. We'd been hanging out for a month before that happened and was very interested in her, but had no clue how she felt. Asking a woman out when she has no interest puts her in an unusual situation because she either has to say yes and go on an awkward date, or diss the guy and probably lose the relationship if they just met.
Mike, hang tough big guy. Just express yourself as best you can, hide the velcro gloves and don't forget to buy flowers.
on an unrelated note, I buy the best christmas gifts: