First date on Valentine's??

[gramage]

While it's a bit of a stretch to think she'd say yes (yeah I know be confident yadayadayada) I have a lady I would like to ask out, think I have a shot wiith, and know doesn't have a date for Valentine's day. Is this a good time to try for a first date or does that add pressure that makes it a bad idea? I don't have a great track record on this so I have no clue myself. seeing as I have no reservations anywhere at this point, would I be able to set something up that could impress if she said yes? If I ask, should I set up a reservation first, and just cancel if she says no (see previous bracket if you think thats too negative)?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I'm kind of a chickenshit and want to make sure when I ask this woman out, I've got my timing as right as I can.

 

[a 1 player]

I say ask sooner rather than later. It does not mean you have to do the date on Valentines day itself.

 

[Meister]

Just go for it, but keep it low key, no Roses, chocolate....

Don't try to impress her with expensive restaurant...

She may feel pressured if you do the above. Go for Chinese noodle soup, then maybe a few drinks at a lounge and then goodnight.

 

[shack]

To make it easier, you could just ask her out without being specific. Then, if she says yes, you could ask if she's available for V-Day. If so, great. If not, you still have a date for some other day. The lady being accepting of your advances is more important than the particular day.

 

[Anynym]

She knows the societal pressures of the day as well.

Treat her as a great girl, and don't let yourself worry about this Hallmark thing.