Hi Neo,
Say you get some attention from a girl at work and you go out on a date. Bearing in mind, I guess that you want to actually have a relationship rather than just something purely physical, how would you feel if she makes a move early on for something more than you want, before you are ready? (apparantly some girls are like that
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Do you think you could cope with that? Do you think you would feel pressured to give in even though it is not how you would want the relationship to play out in the beginning (bearing in mind your hormones might be racing too)? Do you think you could really follow your heart/HP and take things slow even if it meant she rejected you.......perhaps even then started gossiping about you??
As Anna said there are no guarantees in the dating world. When you put yourself out there you are in a position where you could be hurt.....sometimes it is worth it......Just be sure you are ready for that.
I think you are doing great. Your recovery is inspiring to a lot of people, particularly of your age.