This is going to sound weird considering I was married for 15 years, but I've never had a girl I was interested in accept any sort of invitation from me. I was that socially awkward as a boy and I guess I was approaching it the wrong way. I did it like a girl and they obviously wanted a confident male. My ex approached me to (as she puts it now) boost my self-esteem. She was my first and only date, kiss and sexual experience.

Well, I met a girl a little while ago at a party and I found out later she thought I was cute. I thought she was cute too, but straight. LOL. She FB friended me and we started a bit of flirting. I then asked her out to coffee next week and she said she would love to!

I know it isn't a big deal. It may work out and it might not, but I feel like I've overcome another hurdle from my old life that shouldn't have been. It feels great!

Oh, and before anyone asks, yes, she knows about my unique history.

How exciting Mel! xD Congrats it must be awesome to have your first date. Dx

  Mahahahaha    We have recruited another into the lesbian ranks.

J/K

Sounds great Mel.  Especially seeing she know your unique history.  Coffee always makes a great first date.

hi five

that is really awesome

i really hope something good comes of it

So happy for you Melody! For me it's not about the outer shell of the person, but the inner soul.  Whether they are a woman or man is secondary. 
My wife never liked women before me. 

Thanks ladies. I'm pretty excited.

Janet, no recruitment necessary. I've been a card carrying member for some time!

Just stand guard that nothing is more exciting than a great date, while nothing is worse than a horrible date! Regardless of whether it works out or not, keep in mind that hey, this is just another meal of another day. Don't let it get you down if things don't work out like anticipated!
My big question though when two girls go out: who pays?
Usually protocol is that whoever asks and picks the place, pays. Unless the one being asked specifically says that they'll pay. I think. I've never paid, I've never asked any guy out, so how should I know!

Get on skype Mel...I wants teh gossips!