It's a date! What do I do now?

This boy at work who I've liked forever just asked me out. I've always wished he would, but now that he has, I'm scared. I really like this guy and I don't want to mess it up. I've had some miserable dates in the past, and guys don't usually ask me out again. How do I act? What do I say? What do I do? Help me!

Don't panic. Dates are easy, really, if you just remember one thing: he's not a girl! Seems like a no-brainer, but a lot of us forget and treat guys just like our girlfriends. That's when things get messed up. Girls share all their deepest, darkest secrets with one another. We tell our friends everything. The good, the bad and the ugly. And doing that with guys is a disaster. Don't tell him all about everything you are feeling or thinking; it's too much information. That means no complaining, no bragging, no gossiping, no long stories about your childhood. All a guy really wants on a date is a happy, relaxed girl who thinks he's funny and strong and smart. Happy means you like whatever he has planned and don't complain about the little things. Relaxed means you are focusing not on yourself and your fears to on him and his thoughts and feelings. And that means you are listening to him talk, laughing when he jokes and trusting him to give you a great, fun evening. You do those things and you'll look like a confident and fun girl who he'd love to be with. A first date should be a fun, lighthearted time when all you have to do is enjoy his company, not identify your soul mate!