I’ve gone out on a few dates with a girl I met online who I don’t really like that much. I have social anxiety, and feel like she is a perfect low-stakes dating scenario with whom to practice. Do I explain this to her? If I don’t, am I leading her on?
maybe a low-stakes friend scenario would be a little more respectful of the other person in terms of practice. i get that you’re trying to practice dating specifically, but surprise, dating isn’t really different from getting to know a new friend, except you both take your pants off sometimes.