I have not seen any thread like this made in the Cafe Corner. I decided to be the first to try this out. I now present to you,

Pixie's Guide to asking somebody out

There will be multiple chapters to this. Follow each one if you're dealing with the problem of nerves to ask a girl or guy out. It isn't that hard when you think about it. Let's get this party started!

Chapter I: The Start

This chapter is to get you started on your journey. The title will make more sense when I get into further detail. In school or anywhere, if you see a girl, what do you think? She's pretty? Talented? What do YOU like about her? This is a big question you should ask to yourself when you see the girl or boy who you want to be with. Remember, the inside counts. Beauty and strength never counts. You can have a skinny and not so, what you call, beautiful girl. That won't change anything. As long as she has a nice personality or the arts in physics, medical controversy, law, anything like that, then you're okay. I know the reason why this girl in my class at school was my crush and is now my girlfriend. She could ace math like it was nothing, she had good grades, she was good at drawing, and the most important characteristic of all, a warm heart. She was even kind of good looking. He he he. Er, I mean...let's get to the next chapter

Chapter II: Getting To Know The Prey

You've got the first step down. Can you master this task? You like this guy or gal. You need to know your prey. Try to find her interests. Maybe you can connect to his/her interests. This is a big step in trying to get a relationship. Like I said, you need to know the prey. Does your crush like sports? Video games? Programming? Math? Science? Entomology? Keep asking what he/she likes until you can find something you can connect to. If your crush's interests aren't like yours, that's okay. But if they are, that is a bonus in trying to get the girl or guy.?

Chapter III: Starting A Topic

You've got those two down. But this chapter is, in a way, similar to the last chapter. Starting some small-talk with the crush. Think of a witty topic about any interests he or she may enjoy, or anything formal. Here are some ideas for this small, yet important part of a future relation. How is the weather, did you see the game yesterday, did you hear ____ on the news, do you think overpopulation could be a big affect, did you know the Milky-Way is 1,000 light years away? These are some cool topics I like to use in front of family to start a little debate. These formal subjects will only help if your crush is intelligent, which I hope he or she is.

Chapter IV: Ask Out The Guy Or Girl

This is one of the two biggest steps in relationships. You'll hear the other one. And no it is not having children. Talk to your parents about that. He he. But now, you gotta do what ya gotta go. Ask the prey out on a date or get-together. You can ask this person out to a movie, to get some grub somewhere, to hang out after school, go to a club together. This is a perfect bonding experience to do with your spouse, or should I say FUTURE SPOUSE to get to know each other. Follow the other steps before doing this chapter. Don't just go out to a girl and say, "Hey baby! I get my clothes at MEN'S STORES." "Who do you think you are," the girl would ask. Then if you were nuts, you would say, "I'm the answer to your dreams, baby!" You know, vice verse. Ask the girl out, but don't ask the victim to become boyfriend and girlfriend...

Chapter V: The Relationship Strikes Back! (Star Wars reference)

You're getting closer to the final step. It is time to...ask the boy or girl to be boyfriend and girlfriend. Be formal about it. Maybe get the girl some flowers. If it's a guy, get him a gift he'll love. Later you will have to meet your boyfriend or girlfriend's parents out for dinner. Be very formal, dress formal. You need to impress the PARENTS too....


Chapter VI: Return of the Marriage

You are now at your stopping point. After getting to know the crush, you are now ready for this. Marriage is good because you and your spouse can be together for the rest of your lives to love each other...to care for each other. ?Do what's said from Chapter IV. But this time, make it the most romantic night ever. May I suggest dinner at a fancy restaurant? You need to dress nice. When you pick up your girl, or if you're the girl, the guy picks YOU up, get the girl some flowers. Have courage when doing so. There is nothing to be afraid about. Now after a few formal talks, you can do it. I will suggest buying a ring or something special for engagement. Kneel down, and become wed by saying these words..."Will you marry me?" Everything you did has now gone far. Years ago, you became the girlfriend or boyfriend of the crush. Now you're here. (NOTE, only boys should propose)


This has been?Pixie's Guide to asking somebody out

Is it really that complicated to say "Do you want to go to the movies with me this weekend?" You don't need to have a whole plan and everything. It's all about confidence. Just walk up to her and ask her.

Prey? Victim? Wow Pix, are you giving advice on dating or making a kill?

Hey man, I like what you are doing here. I've seen some threads on here where people are shy or awkward and their confidence is all kinds of twisted. Maybe you are giving them some pointers on how to approach their situations. I hope this helps someone.

Can I just give some pointers on staying married?
When you're talking to your co worker on the phone and your wife comes and intervenes to inform you that it's your turn to give the kids a bath. Be sure that she's well out of ear shot before you say "Women! Can't live with 'em, can't tell the neighbors they're buried in the back yard!"

Also, never scare your wife while she's cooking with hot grease.

Finally. If she asks "How do I look in this blouse?", and she looks less than flattering, never EVER (I am not freaking kidding!) tell her the honest truth. Try and avoid the question by saying something like "I think it might rain tonight." or "Did you make an appointment for the dog to get neutered?".

Hope this helps! (Good luck PixelBrick)

I have problems with my prey becoming the victim. I am just not sure if I can just take that kind of commitment anymore. The crawlspace of my house is already filled with my past mistakes... and there are so many skeletons in my closet people just aren't aware of.

I agree with others here.  One can't summarize the journey in life with another person as "prey to marriage."  It doesn't go like that.  Everyone's journey is different.  It's as simple as saying, 'You look interesting.  Can we get something to eat together?"

There you go.

Only problem I have with this is that the guy doesn't *have* to propose. In all honesty, if the girl wants to, why shouldn't she? I'd like to better know the reason for that part of the guide, though. I'm thinking that this might be beyond the description of the topic, and maybe even going too far (depends on your perspective). And not all of this is 100% true. Of course, there are many factors you could put into this guide to make it not work, but you could take this down by asking "what if he/she is _____?" Nothing is perfect, but all in all Pix's work is still useful if you just don't know how to start on the right foot.

Mr. Nerd : Thank you for your comment. I should make an updated version of this with more chapters and better advice, no?

LMAO

This guide was hilariously creepy. Calling them victims and prey. Maybe you should use your words more wisely; you sound like a creeper when you say things like that.

bobq :

So you are saying calling the prey..."the prey" to their face, when not yet victim is... not so good? #scribbles on his notebook very fast#

Something that has helped me in talking to girls is remembering to not try too hard to be confident, but also don't be too humble. If she thinks your self-esteem is too high or too low, it's probably a turn-off. ALSO I'M STUCK IN SKYNER GYM IN LIGHT PLATINUM SO IF YOU COULD HELP THAT'D BE GREAT.

Gotta say that this would work for MAYBE 0.0001% of the population. Basically, it is "Have a crush. Have a few small talk conversations. Ask out on date. Go on date. Be boyfriend/girlfriend. Get married. Simple." Pretty big leaps there. Worst thing to do if you want a lasting relationship is be boyfriend/girlfriend after a date. Heck, in most cases, should go on a date after just some small talk conversations. What ever happened to finding a girl who becomes your best friend, and then going into a relationship. Relationships die quick when you decide to be in one so soon. Make sure you legitimately enjoy each other's company no matter how often it is. Be in a relationship for a few years. Have arguments and fights, and yet still love being around them. Get to that point where you just love all their little quirks. Become each other's 'other half'. Decide to propose when you already are 100% sure they would say yes. I never quite understood people being so nervous to propose. When I did, I didn't have a single fear or bad nerve. I was simply just super excited because there was not a doubt in my mind that we wanted the same thing. 

I just find this whole 'small talk=date=relationship=marriage' is just...... teen movie-ish. 

Pixel, I had a good time reading your opening post. I was so surprised when it got to episode VI... marriage, what!? A big jump!

But I think you'll see, things will be a little different when you actually meet girls that you will have long term serious relationships with.

Also, this has the appearance of just asking someone out. I think the guide goes beyond that, not necessarily in a good way.