Yeah, that's exactly my standard plan of action. I also plan to do something more romantic with her if the evening's going well, either after the movie or setting up a second date. But I didn't want to introduce that at first, because I didn't want to put too much pressure on her. It's a fine line to walk, and it's…

"Safe" is an awful episode of television, and basically my main point when trying to prove how overrated Firefly is. I have no idea why so many people overlook the growing pains the show was clearly going through when trying to call it "the best sci-fi ever".

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm inherently put-off by sex scenes between characters because it feels so awkward. That was probably the big hurdle to get into Masters of Sex for me, but that show uses its sex in really engaging, and thought provoking way, along with being a catalyst for major character moments. Everything I've read about…

Whenever I hear "Watchmen" I can't help but think of this: http://www.youtube.com/watc…

I've detailed below why being direct has not worked out for me in the past. I get that point of view too though, and I'll definitely clarify by the end of the night, if it's going that way. I dunno, I just try to be as relaxed as possible on dates, and just follow the direction the girl seems to think. It's never been…

Yeah, the scene is so short, I guess it is open to interpretation. I'm glad you see why I have my view, and I can see your point of view.

Brick? I think there's a more obvious answer here

Haha, that actually would be something I would do.

Okay, thank you for that advice.

My one problem with that is this is a very small campus. I'm going to be running into her a lot. And I have enough experience with flat asking out girls who aren't interested in me to know that that can just make things awful for both parties given how often you run into the same people here. So, I'm going to have…

This is what I'm hoping for, picking up on a vibe and trying to figure out what she thinks of me. If it's clear there's romance, well then I can clarify by the end "yes this was a date", and she'll probably agree. If not, we can part of friends, and any awkwardness in the future will only be on my end. If it's…

A) This is not this girl, this has happened to me in the past.

That's one of my biggest fears that will happen. Thankfully, the existence of relationship statuses on facebook has saved me from a few situations like that.

Actually, since Bridges has a CBS commitment too (I forgot about that), the easier option might just be to write out both characters.

Which is also funny, because my production also paired Trotsky with Words, Words, Words, and when the actress who played Milton was sick during rehearsal I was reading for her.

And it's honestly the kind of chemistry I was reading from them in that last scene.

WOAH WEIRD we were in the same production this weekend! Tell me, Obvious Spambot, did you play Trotsky as a manic, hyped up character, clearly afraid of his impending demise as I did, or did you go for a different interpretation?

Well the girl I'm going out with rarely texts, so I know we are getting dinner, but I don't know if I'm picking her up or meeting her there yet. I knew I should have just called. The point is there are pitfalls with every mode of communication.

You can have chemistry with someone and not want to have sex with them, or even should have sex with them. I have lots of female friends I have "chemistry" with (in that we sync up well in tastes and social interactions), that I find physically attractive, and yet do not want to or should have sex with.