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I think I'll say yes... (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 weeks ago by uncreativetea@sh.itjust.works to c/goodoffmychest@lemmy.world

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I'm 22 years old and trans (man). I'm definitely on the aroace spectrum, but when I do feel attraction, it's towards women.

I've recently been talking to an online friend of mine, Ana, who recently confessed to me (like a few days ago). I felt really bad and eventually decided to ask for advice.

At first, I panicked and said "Sorry, no." Then, I cried. I apologized to her and got an answer back that it wasn't my fault (according to her), she didn't mean to make me panic, and that she likes me because I'm genuinely kind and good-natured. She says I make her feel seen and loved.

I responded with "Thank you." but I'm afraid it seems like I don't like her back when I do. I'm far too scared to ask her out but I definitely want to.

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[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There are a million ways to ask someone out without literally doing it, you could always try asking in every way but saying the literal words until you work up the courage to just literally say it. If you are afraid the person won't get the picture as you are doing this, just be painfully obvious about it and they will probably start to get the picture even if you can't get the words out of your mouth because you are anxious.

[–] uncreativetea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

I just sent her the link to this, thank you so much!!