Washington... *warm smile*... i think many of us are "proud" of you (for lack of a better word)... it takes guts to step up to the plate and take a chance...
now, if i could offer another bit of advice?
try not to over analyze this to death. yes, we can learn from our past mistakes ... but was also need to let go when the time is right... and move forward. that is where the truth growth lies... in the moving forward part.
don't worry so much about what you did or didn't "do right" in the past. keep being yourself... keep taking those chances and putting yourself out there... but try to remember not to "force it" or try too hard...
i think you're doing great so far... relax and ENJOY... that's what this whole dating this is supposed to be about isn't it?
