And the nerves kick in...

Ok, so Mr. Mark and I have been communicating some and in his last message yesterday he ended by telling me he wanted to get my number so we could talk on the phone and maybe see each other some time. Hooray!! this is what I have been waiting for right?? Well then why did I FREAK out and not respond?? I still haven't responded. Have I gone crazy? I mean, I am going to respond tonight and give him my number but I am so anxious about it! Online dating is kind of reverse from regular dating. With regular dating you have met the person (usually) and you kind of know what to expect, and with online I feel like you kind of get to know them online but then what if they are completely different in person. What if he is a high talker (anyone see that Sinefield episode??)? What if when I meet him he is totally obnoxious or doesn't really seem interested in me? Ugh... I know this goes with the territory and I need to suck it up and just deal but man is it nerve racking! And this is just to give my number. I can't imagine how I will feel if he actually asks for a date! This is the normal progression of things so I don't know what else I would expect but I have to admit... part of me kind of wants to retreat and keep things the way they are. My nice normal, predictable, safe and lonely routine. I MUST remember that I am NOT actually loving being single!