Took a walk with this girl today. I notice afterwards that awkward silence makes me nervous and I talk too much. I tell funny stories that make me look good/make kind of stupid comments/lightly make fun of some dumb things she says, but I know I'm supposed to do little talking, and simply give her prompts to talk herself out.

I'm pretty disappointed at myself right now. How do I withstand awkward silences without talking and at the same time, not letting it get awkward.