Ualan Peadara month ago I’m a 22-year-old male undergraduate at university, and I’ve been thinking about starting a romantic relationship with a girl. However, I often feel anxious and unsure about how to approach her. I worry about saying the wrong thing and embarrassing myself. I’ve been making an effort to take care of my appearance and present myself well. Sometimes, I manage to find topics to discuss on Instagram or over the phone, but I get really nervous when it comes to talking face-to-face. My first question is: how can I reduce this anxiety and feel more comfortable when initiating conversations? Additionally, I had a crush on a girl (22F) last year, but I never had the courage to confess my feelings because I sensed that our relationship wouldn’t progress beyond friendship. I realized that while I understand how to build a friendship, I struggle with transitioning that relationship into something more romantic. So, my second question is: how can I consciously change the dynamic of a friendship to develop it into a romantic relationship, especially if the other person doesn’t initially have feelings for me?124