I really like this woman but I’m afraid of rejection

Quick back story I recently had new neighbors move across the street from me. I’m not one to introduce myself to new people so I was surprised when the woman across the street asked me to come over at first I was hesitant because women usually ignore me. But I went anyway. We introduced ourselves to one another and it turned out the former owner was her brother who basically switched houses with their mom. I had asked her age etc she then invites me in her house so I can see the new remolding they’ve done. She seems to laugh at my jokes and plays with her hair and is always making eye contact. We ended up going for a little walk later that day. Before we went our separate ways I had asked if we could exchange numbers? She said ok, which is why I’m stuck is not me asking I have trouble with it’s being shot down if she had second thoughts. I told her my situation with me not being able to drive due to my learning disability etc she was understanding. I really like her but I’m afraid of getting hurt. What should I do? Women like this never come around at all. I really don’t think I’m that
Good looking plus I’m am a tad overweight.

Getting rejected sucks.. u know what sucks more? Not even trying and thinking "what if". If these kind of girls don't come around often then the more reason for you to take action and ask her to show you the local neighbourhood or something.

Agree with Summernight, and there is no perfect answer, but if you can reach that point of rejection happens, at least you tried, I do hope and believe you will be better off for it.

Well she did come walking across the street yesterday before she had to leave we talked again
and I did ask for her number again she told me next time she saw me she’d give it. Then today while I was waiting for someone a nephew I saw my neighbor again she looked like she was off to work we just said hello she mentioned how nice the weather was and left again no number. I’m not giving up due to her leaving for work. Please wish me luck.

We have no way of knowing how it will go, and nor do you, but...

Whichever way it goes, the main thing is it will have been a positive step. I don't think anyone likes rejection, but just learning that it's not the monster we imagined it to be opens up many new possibilities.

xdude wrote:We have no way of knowing how it will go, and nor do you, but...

Whichever way it goes, the main thing is it will have been a positive step. I don't think anyone likes rejection, but just learning that it's not the monster we imagined it to be opens up many new possibilities.

If I see her again I’ll ask I know she likes talking to me so I’m certain it’s not me?

Ah well the direct approach may not get you the answer you seek either. It's fine to do so, but emotions are a dance, you take a step, the other person does too. In the end you can still get a beating for not being more direct, but hey who said people are logical

I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. I really do like her but I just keep thinking she doesn’t like
me. Do I keep talking to her or should I throw in the towel?

Hey man,

This gets down a basic matter. I doubt anyone likes being rejected, but rejection is going to happen. The reason to try something different is for you, so you will learn rejection is not the big hairy monster it seems to be. The only thing is it seems like you put her on a mental pedestal, and while there is nothing wrong with chivalry, she probably isn't the ideal you imagine her to be. That's where your real fight lies in all of this. It's really not with her, but with the image you have of her.

xdude wrote:Hey man,

This gets down a basic matter. I doubt anyone likes being rejected, but rejection is going to happen. The reason to try something different is for you, so you will learn rejection is not the big hairy monster it seems to be. The only thing is it seems like you put her on a mental pedestal, and while there is nothing wrong with chivalry, she probably isn't the ideal you imagine her to be. That's where your real fight lies in all of this. It's really not with her, but with the image you have of her.

You have to remember women never show interest in me they may talk to me but when it comes to actual dating nothing. I’ll ask for her phone number again and see where it goes from there. I just hope this isn’t some cruel joke she’s playing because if it is I’ll never believe a word women say to me again.