Dear Bro Jo,
I was recently asked to prom by a really nice guy, who attends church and his mom is one of my young women's leaders. He really is a nice guy, but I don't know if I really wanna go with him...
I’m nervous because this is my first prom that I’ve been invited to attend and I just don't know how it works.. I’ve heard stories from some of my friends, but uh... those aren't what I want happening at prom if you catch my drift.
He really likes me and wants me to go, but I don't like him like that, he's just a good friend. would he get the wrong idea if I said yes? or should I go and just have fun and not worry about anything...?
Another thing I’m worried about is that out of all the people in my group, I’m only going to know him. he doesn't go to my high school and he has invited me to his prom at (name of school withheld). We're going with all of his friends, but I don't know them. the only person I’m going to know is him.
Is that something to worry about?
What should I do?
-Prom Nerves
Dear Prom Nerves,
You should go!
To calm your fears, just make sure all of the Dating Rules are followed.
You'll meet new people and spend time with a nice guy who will treat you well. When a nice guy, a good guy, asks a girl on a date, or to a dance, she should go.
Have fun!
- Bro Jo
Remember that the guy isn't in charge of the date. By that I mean that if you don't want your prom to work like those "stories" you've heard, you completely have it in your power to make sure your prom doesn't turn out that way.
ReplyDeleteJust because he's planning doesn't you can't tell him the standards you expect when you're taken out and then make sure they happen. Be assertive and tell him you have expectations when you're taken out. If he's a nice guy going with a group, you'll probably have a great time.