I’ll start this by saying I’m 17 (F) and have never been in a real relationship. I’m new to this stuff, and I have no idea what’s going on.

I just started a new school a month ago. I know a lot of the people there, and my best friend goes there. I’ve made some friends, and I feel pretty welcomed. I’m not very popular, as I tend to stay quiet at first. I don’t consider myself attractive, so I always assume nobody likes me (even when my friends say they do).

Prom is coming up, and I wasn’t planning on going. I don’t have anybody to go with, and my bff is going with her bf. Today, I got asked to the prom and I didn’t know what to say.

Let’s say his name is Mike (17M). I’ve knew this guy in middle school, but don’t remember much. He sits with me and my friends at lunch, and is friendly. He talks to me a lot, even if I’m quiet. I’ll admit, he is very very cute.

Last week, during a study hall, we were talking. We had a super deep convo, about college and future and stuff. Other people join in, and start talking about prom. They asked me if I was going, and I said idk. The convo kept going, and he stopped it and said he wanted to take me. It was awkward, but I said yes.

He’s very… touchy. I set the boundary that I want comfy with it, and he listened. However, my friends told me he’s a player. They say he has a history of ghosting girls. I heard he stood up his homecoming date. RED FLAG‼️‼️

I don’t know what to do… it’s so nice having someone actually like me. He’s nice to me so far, and I do like him. I just don’t wanna get hurt.

This is my very first school dance, and I told him it’s serious for me. He mentioned he’s in therapy, so that was good to hear. I don’t know… I need advice. Is this worth it? He seems genuinely into me, and I’ve set boundaries and talked to him about all this. He takes full accountability, and apologizes and says it was all a mistake. Did he say that to the other girls tho….?

TLDR; should I trust a guy who’s lied to other girls, even if he’s nice to me?