Anxiety ruining dating

Whenever I have plans with my friends who are girls I don’t get any social anxiety. Yet, when I have plans to go out with a guy hangout/date I get anxiety, and I dread the day. I don’t know if it’s cause I think maybe it’s more pressure or something? Why would I be feeling this way?

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cd1019 · 41-45, M

It's not uncommon at all...having never dated in HS, I didn't start doing so until I was in my early 20s, and was so nervous the first time I did so that I could barely speak! While subsequent dates weren't nearly as bad, they were still somewhat anxiety-provoking, but as I gradually got more comfortable with the dating scene, those feelings of anxiety started to ease, just as I'm sure they gradually will for you. 😊