Now that I'm starting to date, I'm kinda scared...

Written 8/21/2025.I’m starting to go out on dates. That’s a good thing as I need practice and am meeting some really nice people. At the same time, I’m scared to death. Scared that if I actually find “the one” that my life will change.This might sound strange, but I’ve gotten into a groove. I know what I’m doing, I do what I want, etc. If I find “the one” then it will change to we and compromise.That doesn’t mean that we won’t have our own unique spaces, rather a coming together always means compromise.This is good as long as we are both enhanced by one another.Am I overthinking this as I’ve only had first dates?100% yes!Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I’m out of my comfort zone…and that’s good. Comfort zones are where people go to die. I want to live and continue to grow.I keep reminding myself that my goal of dating at this point is practice and having fun with another person. Not just being a friend with a female, but having the potential of a deeper, more intimate relationship. I think of all the fun things I’d like to do with a partner, like travel, hang out, eat ice cream together, even go shopping together.We’ll see how things evolve. If you have any tips on first dates, please share them with me.Blessings to you.Robert This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rslayton.substack.com/subscribe