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This sounds incredibly romantic. Before I read this thread, my old man experience is saying this can be a really good thing.
Now I will read the thread and see what happened, or what people from other generations think. But in my day, these would have been great signs, but I understand the girl-boy platonic thing is much more commonplace.
Good for you, Duke! 
I hope everything continues to go as well as it has so far - keep us posted!
I hope everything continues to go as well as it has so far - keep us posted!Wow, dude, I read this entire thread. Great, great stuff. Like the girls here said, you are in.
If this escalates, consider dropping your commission or enlistment in due time, and becoming a civilian to be near to her if you are also in the military. That's just my opinion from having been DoD civilian in their military HR department. It can be hard if you are in the military and so is she. Sometimes destiny has much bigger plans for people.
If you were both 18, I might say it sounds like a fling, but you two are not children. Don't stress but at the same time keep one eye on the long term.
You only live once.
But again, by some standards, some may still consider you very "young". Keep us posted.
If this escalates, consider dropping your commission or enlistment in due time, and becoming a civilian to be near to her if you are also in the military. That's just my opinion from having been DoD civilian in their military HR department. It can be hard if you are in the military and so is she. Sometimes destiny has much bigger plans for people.
If you were both 18, I might say it sounds like a fling, but you two are not children. Don't stress but at the same time keep one eye on the long term.
You only live once.
But again, by some standards, some may still consider you very "young". Keep us posted.
i met my girlfriend when i was 18 (19 now). our story is very similar to the OPs, why do you assume that young love will be a fling??
Is Sizzler even still in business??
I'm not sure what I'd do if a guy that I was thinking I might be into took me to a date at The Sizzler
Olive Garden isn't that bad if you've been together for awhile, but surely there's a nice quiet little place that would work better for a second date.
Yes we are still in business thank you very much, haha! Despite Texas Roadhouse, Chilli's, Applebees, Five Guys, and IHOP, we are doing great.
I would not take a girl on a second or third or fourth date to Sizzler. I would take her there once you have been together for a little while and know each other.
Best places are smaller local restaurants.
If you made it work, which few at 18 do long term, then I commend you.
Not many people I know had that maturity to keep it going for any period of time at that age. Though at my high school class reunion seven years ago, a then 37 year old woman brought her high school sweetheart, age 42. He was a pilot I believe in the air force back in '82, and she just graduated high school. They got married and have been ever since.
There were many other 17 and 18 year olds with young loves/sweethearts, but within a year or two, including me back then, we had moved on to either being single or finding other girlfriends/boyfriends. Most people I have met who have had long term relationships met each other in their 20s and 30s, or older in some cases.
There is absolutely no rule that says that two teens can't find love and keep it forever, it's just after decades seeing such relationships, it's rather rare but when it happens it does make me happy.
If you made it work, which few at 18 do long term, then I commend you.
Not many people I know had that maturity to keep it going for any period of time at that age. Though at my high school class reunion seven years ago, a then 37 year old woman brought her high school sweetheart, age 42. He was a pilot I believe in the air force back in '82, and she just graduated high school. They got married and have been ever since.
maturity is quite a hard thing to get your head around. i think most "immature" people are just afraid of growing up - i am one of them, i dont want to act my age and be out of the loop. i want to be out having my type of fun and all of that. i have lots of fun with my friends, we act stupid and do idiotic things but we can also pull our heads in i guess...
im around the 2year 2month mark with my GF, i LOVE being in a relationship. im not a fling type of person, most people around my age do love just being in quick relationships or arent long term type people (or maybe they havent found the right person). me and my girl are pretty much the only couple i can think of that are still together from our year.
no of course there isnt, i was just hitting you up on the spot
true love can be a beautiful thing i just hope mine lasts and that everyone gets a chance to experience it.
I'm sure you'll have a great time! Be yourself, have fun, and report back here upon returning from the mission.
You sound like everything is going great for you. I know of very few relationships that start off as good as yours. Way to go!
When I hear such happy stories, I know that there is still good in the world as I get depressed from seeing the "American" news so much.
Gobatane!
Yes, let us know how it goes.report back here upon returning from the mission.
It does seem like it's going very well.You sound like everything is going great for you. I know of very few relationships that start off as good as yours. Way to go!
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it was awesome!
we played 19 holes of mini golf and that was a ton of fun as it was so lighthearted. we then went to the batting cages and she did way better than me!
we then got ice creame, went for a walk and then watched 2 movies at my place
its going great
it was awesome!
we played 19 holes of mini golf and that was a ton of fun as it was so lighthearted. we then went to the batting cages and she did way better than me!
we then got ice creame, went for a walk and then watched 2 movies at my place
its going great
You haven't snuck away to use the computer and left her on the couch have you Duke
?!?!?!
You haven't snuck away to use the computer and left her on the couch have you Duke
hahaha nooo
she drove back to her place
Isn't there normally 18 holes in golf and mini-golf? Where did you find another hole to put the ball into?
lol the bonus hole for returning the ball
most courses just incorporate that in the 18th but this one didnt lol
get yall minds out of the gutter lol
most courses just incorporate that in the 18th but this one didnt lol
get yall minds out of the gutter lol
OP,
interesting as the past 5 pages have been, (I've been following since the 2nd or 3rd post) I kind of think that if she were to see this she would feel let down and that you are being told what to do by everyone here.
I think you should thank everyone for their advice, let us know how its going now and again but not take advice or give further details..
(I take this back if she has either seen this thread or knows about it)
But I doubt she does and it just feels somehow a bit weird and that it needs to be really you rather than all the guys here who really ought to stick to apple mac advice!
Good Luck, I had a similarly nice start to the relationship with my girlfriend, things are still going well over a year on but you need to make sure you are being you!
interesting as the past 5 pages have been, (I've been following since the 2nd or 3rd post) I kind of think that if she were to see this she would feel let down and that you are being told what to do by everyone here.
I think you should thank everyone for their advice, let us know how its going now and again but not take advice or give further details..
(I take this back if she has either seen this thread or knows about it)
But I doubt she does and it just feels somehow a bit weird and that it needs to be really you rather than all the guys here who really ought to stick to apple mac advice!
Good Luck, I had a similarly nice start to the relationship with my girlfriend, things are still going well over a year on but you need to make sure you are being you!
In my usually gloomy world, it's great to hear such great news. You are truly an inspiration to us all, and keep up the great work.
This reminds me of my happier younger days, but then again it's about you. You have an on base percentage rivaling Barry Bonds.
Way to go!
I disagree completely. Duke has been wise enough to open up and listen to people who may have more experience than him. He also was willing to voice his insecurities and learn to overcome them, and reap the rewards. He is certainly intelligent enough to see what is advice he should take and what is not.
I also think that this girl would be flattered that he put so much thought and effort into learning to be himself despite fear of rejection. And that she would be grateful to him for valuing her enough to put himself out there like he has done.
Just my 2¢.
I take the point, but if the special moments they have are created by MR and readers rather than by Duke's own imagination it is false.
The girl likes you Duke not MR, you don't need us and suggestions, go have fun but don't post every detail here as its for you and her not the forum readers.
I read your post about having forgotten how to have fun a while back and it was sad so I'm really glad you're happy but this is special for two people not for a whole online forum.
The girl likes you Duke not MR, you don't need us and suggestions, go have fun but don't post every detail here as its for you and her not the forum readers.
I read your post about having forgotten how to have fun a while back and it was sad so I'm really glad you're happy but this is special for two people not for a whole online forum.