Summary: You’re at a party with friends when one of them notices you’re acting quiet and withdrawn, and she takes you aside to ask what's wrong in private. You admit, embarrassed, that when the group conversation topic turned to dating you felt insecure because you're inexperienced, and now you're feeling really down about yourself. She comforts and gently cuddles you and reassures you that there's nothing wrong with you and you have nothing to be ashamed of.

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[Chatter and background music of a party outside]

[Door closes, party sounds fade]

Okay, now that we're in private, what's up?

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With you, I mean? What's going on?

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Come on, dude, don't play dumb. (Laugh) I've known you for years, I know how you get when something's wrong. What is it?

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No, you're not "just tired." I've seen you when you're tired, remember who had to help you tie your shoes in the morning after you did that all-nighter a couple weeks ago? When you're tired you mainly do two things: yawn and bump into things. But you don't get all quiet and stop making eye contact, you don't start mumbling all the time, and most importantly you don't get that look on your face. This isn't tired – this is something else.

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That look. That worried look, that scared look. You were so excited and amped up when we first got here but then all of a sudden, it's like a switch flipped and you started making that face and acting like… this. It makes me worried about you, okay? Please just tell me. Maybe I can help.

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Well, you can't say that for sure until you tell me. You don't know what I can and can't do. I'm a girl of many talents. (Laughs)

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Nope, sorry, you're not going back out so you can sit another 20 minutes with that look on your face without saying anything. I'm blocking the door. You can talk to me, or we can have a passive-aggressive staring contest, your pick. But you're not leaving until I get an answer.

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It's not stupid. Whatever it is, if it's bothering you this much it's not stupid.

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Yes, I promise I'm not going to tell anyone else. I swear on the grave of the Tamagotchi I had in 3rd grade, and believe me I do not do that lightly (Laugh). Okay sorry, I shouldn't have said that, this is clearly serious to you. Just ignore me… go on, please.

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Yeah, I remember that. That was when he was telling that story about going to the movie theater and the popcorn machine was out of order or whatever, right?

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Okay. You mean after that? What happened after that?

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I don't know, I don't exactly remember what we were talking about.

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Oh, right! Yeah, we were all sharing embarrassing first date stories (Laughs). Those were fun. Mine was totally true by the way, I know you guys didn't buy it, but I wasn't making that up. I mean okay it's not like I’ve met all of my boyfriends at the Renaissance Faire, that’s not what I was saying, but you'd be surprised–

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What? You mean your story? I guess… I guess I don't remember your story, can you remind me?

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You didn't share a story?

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Yeah, I guess now that I think about it, I did notice that was around the time you started getting all quiet. Did you just not want to talk about first date stuff?

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You mean you didn't want to talk about dating stuff at all? Why?

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Well okay, not everyone has that much experience. But I mean… you have been on first dates though, right, even if it wasn't like some funny embarrassing story?

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Oh… um okay. I didn't know that.

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No, I guess I just always assumed you were just private about that part of your life, like an old-school "don't kiss and tell" kind of thing. I thought it was kinda classy, actually.

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No, no, don't say that! Don't say that! You're not weird or lame or anything like that. Plenty of people don't have a ton of experience with dating and romantic stuff, that doesn't make them any more or less of a quality person. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel weird, I was genuinely just surprised.

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I don't know, because… because you're great. I mean, at least I think so, and I'm pretty sure I'm a girl (Laugh). You're smart and kind and you always make me laugh. I just… I mean… I know there's a lot of factors to dating and all, but I guess I just sorta assumed you'd be really, uh, popular in that arena. I don't know.

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Oh, come on, don't say stuff like that. You are a really good guy, no matter how many dates you have or haven't been on, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. There's a room full of people outside that door who think so too, and you know that. We care about you. I care about you.

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But it's not weird. Everyone has a different path, everyone goes through different stuff. And I know loneliness hurts, really badly sometimes, but you have to understand it doesn't make you a worse person.

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You know, it's just... you've been really lonely? Aww, honey... I'm sorry. I know dating is a whirlwind these days with all the apps and sites and whatever, believe me, everyone has a hard time in that environment sometimes. Even people who do it a lot. And it's not exactly a cakewalk for girls, either. You know that, right? (Laugh) I don't talk about this a lot but when I first started dating, I had a really hard time meeting people, too.

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Uh, yes, I did. Believe it or not, I did. And I was… honestly pretty messed up about it for a while. I still get insecure sometimes. But that's okay. That’s human. My point is, it's nothing to be ashamed of. Guys have it tough, girls have it tough, we all have it tough. But that doesn't make us weak or weird or wrong, dating is tough.

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No, no, hey… don't apologize. You didn't do anything wrong. In fact, I am so proud that you told me how you really felt instead of bottling it all up. That was really brave.

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Yes, it was. Look, take my hand a second, okay. Walk with me.

[Footsteps]

Sit down on this couch, okay? You look like you need a comfortable place to rest right now. I'll sit next to you, I'm here with you. Is it okay if I touch you? Alright, I'm going to put my arm around you.

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(Softly) It's okay if you need to cry. Alright baby? I'm not going to think any less of you if you do. You just shared something really, really personal with me and I know you feel sensitive about it, and I'm never going to look down on you for being human and having emotions.

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Aww… hey, shh, shh. It's alright. Just let me hold you, okay? I've got you. I'm here for you. I know you feel lonely and that can hurt so much, it's completely understandable. I… I think I know what you need right now.

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No, no, don't say a word. You don't need to say anything. I'm just going to wrap my arms around you and start rubbing your back while I put my other hand on the back of your head. Just rest your head on my shoulder, okay? Lean in to me, and let it out. That's it.

You don't mind if I mess your hair up a bit, do you? Oops, too late… I promise I didn't ruin it too much. It actually looks better this way. Not that it looked bad before or anything, I just mean… oh forget it I'll just shut up. (Laugh)

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Seriously though, listen to me. You're not any less a man because you're inexperienced, sweetheart. You just haven't done all that much romantically yet, and that's okay. You have zero reason to feel ashamed or sad or inadequate because of that, because experience has nothing to do with being a good person.

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Shh, shh… aww. Here, let me wipe your cheek. No, no, it's okay, I don't mind you getting my blazer a little wet. Just let it out. You're safe here, in my arms.

I promise, and this time I really will swear on my dead Tamagotchi's grave, rest in peace, Strawberry. I promise you, if you just keep being yourself, you'll meet the right girl for you one day. I know it. And she'll be very, very lucky to have you.

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No, I mean it. You know someone really smart once told me, "Sometimes the people who struggle the most in the beginning are the ones who do it best in the end." And I can tell you've struggled, and you've been hurt, and it's totally okay to feel raw and emotional about that. But you know what? I have a feeling in the end you're going to end up in a better place than most.

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Because you're you, silly. Because you're kind and sweet and smart and funny and you keep trying even when life knocks you down. Because you make people happy and that's all that really matters in the end. Because you make me happy. (Whispers) I'm so lucky to be friends with a person like you.

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Aww, that's really nice of you to say. I guess we're both lucky then.

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Don't worry, everything we've talked about stays between us if you want it to. Nobody has to know anything about what you shared with me unless you want to tell them. That being said, we've been in this room together a long time. We probably should go back and join the group unless we want them spreading scandalous rumors about us. (Laugh)

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Aww, okay, no worries. I'm happy to wait a little while longer and cuddle. I just want to make sure you're feeling a little better. You're always going to be enough for me, you know that, right?

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Good. And I’m always going to be here for you, just like you’re here for me. That’s what friends are for.

[Fade out]