Private School Dating Question

[believable]

So to starting things off I want to explain the school I go to. I go to a school that is K-8 and has only 100 kids. There are 13 kids in my class which has both seventh and eighth grade. The class operates as one most of the time which I figure would be hard for dating. Everyone knows each other more than a regular classmate would know the other.

There is a girl in my class that I've have a crush on for a couple months now but have been battling over asking her out. I've seen the tell-tale signs that she likes me too. I have planned on asking her out but am unsure if I should. I am just worried that a "no" would mess things up too much to even be friends in such a small community.

[ReginaGeorge]

I say go for it, worst case scenario: it's a bit awkward between you for a couple of weeks, maybe a few petty remarks from some people, but you lose nothing. Best case scenario: she says yes and you guys go on to be a really good couple. I think you should go for it. The good outweighs the bad, and sometime you have to take chances. Everything good is outside your comfort zone. Good luck with whatever you decide. :)

[believable]

I say go for it, worst case scenario: it's a bit awkward between you for a couple of weeks, maybe a few petty remarks from some people, but you lose nothing. Best case scenario: she says yes and you guys go on to be a really good couple. I think you should go for it. The good outweighs the bad, and sometime you have to take chances. Everything good is outside your comfort zone. Good luck with whatever you decide. :)

Thanks for your feedback.

[DerBear]

I say go for it as well. I mean really you say their is some tell tails signs that she is intrested in you and you like her and if she likes you then there is a big chance of her saying yes.

If she does say no, chances are since it is a small community & class that she'll want to remain friends.

So I say, give it a go and see what she says. You'll never know until you ask :)

Good Luck.

[IAMWILL]

I went to a school extremely similar to the one you're describing. My 8th grade was a class of 12, two girls and ten guys. Seventh grade was the same size. People dated from time to time, and it wasn't awkward, and neither was the repercussions of a denial or breakup. Sure there was some gossip for a few days after, but it all moved on quick enough. I'd say go for it, the advantages are many and the consequences are few.

[aprilshowers]

Go for it. It's only awkward if you make it awkward and all that jazz. It's terrifying as crap, but that's really the best way to move forward.

[StoneColdNicky]

Whether she says yes or no, in a school community like that, the worst thing you have to deal with is everyone else gossiping and making jokes, and they will do that whether she says yes or no. In the end they all blow over either way, and the important thing is for you to rise above it. Live your life and don't worry what everyone else is going to say about it.