Hi Patty, I'm really glad I found this site, I was such a wreck when that date ended, I really needed to vent in order to put things in perspective. You're right, some people just don't give compliments....some give too many and end up sounding phony, but one "you look nice" would have put me at ease, since I am so self-conscious.

I guess I really liked him and I wish that he liked me, but since he didn't ask me out again I guess I should just forget about it.

I actually ended up e-mailing him after the date just to tell him it was nice meeting him. I also told him I hoped I wasn't too quiet, but I tend to get shy around new people.

I felt better after e-mailing him, then I went running to try to calm down a bit. Thanks for your reply!