I came upon this sub maybe 2 months ago by pure chance. I lurked, read just about every post I could, and yet did not implement any of the advice presented until 2 weeks ago. The situation was anything but remarkable: cute girl on the bus, my nervous apprehensions. Thankfully, the info you all have provided inspired in me the confidence to talk to that girl and get a date. At the end of that date, I made out with a girl for the first time. Though things did not necessarily work out between me and that woman in the long run, I'm glad I had this experience. Here's to future successes!