[El Diablo]

Doc,

Wow. I hadn't read this thread until now. Since it kept getting bumped I figured it had something interesting in it - I just read the whole thing!

OK, sounds like you are flying by the seat of your pants too much and need to think up a plan of action here, otherwise you will keep getting close but never really moving things forward. Also, you don't want to risk moving too fast, that has the potential to screw things up. You've been making consistent progress so far, don't want to mess that up.

Here is what I would suggest.

First, go for five or six more "TV dates" where you just chill. 24, Wheel of Fortune, etc. Have a beer or two while watching and maybe touch her a little, like grab her hand or give her a silly punch or something. I know this is repeating some of what you've already done, but it will be good to really reinforce the solid foundation you have with her.

After you have done that, do the same thing, except work in some bets. Like, when Jack Bauer has someone in some hold, say something like "I bet I could do that too" and then when she says "whatever" get her in that hold and then tickle her. Just do that for a second, then let her up. Another thing you can do is say, OK, let's bet on Wheel of Fortune who gets the next clue. Then bet her sometihng like if you win you get to brush her hair and if she wins you will do her homework. During these dates, try and get a little more forward, like maybe give her a hug or something.

OK, after you've gone through those steps and things are still going well, time to move things to the next level. Tell her you're going to grab a burger or Taco Bell or something and ask her to come along. Try and know her schedule beforehand so you know she is free. Except, when you're driving, say "you know what, I changed my mind" and go to like Chili's or something instead. Tell her you had a craving for Chili's and since you're dragging her along, it's on you. Then have lunch or dinner or whatever with her. Don't make a big deal about this date, but at the end definitely give her a hug or something. One thing you can do here is get some fries and then say "wow, taste this" and feed her one. Make sure you hvae one in your hand first so she doesn't have a chance to just grab one off your plate. Also, maybe order one dessert that the two of you can share, that is pretty romantic and one thing you can do is kind of grab for it as the same time she does so your spoons hit each other and your hands kind of bump into each other.

Having gone on a first semi-date like that, think about another activity date. One idea would be to go visit her parents again and go watch a movie with them. Try to do it on the later side so her parents will want to go home right after then take her out for a beer or something. Then take her back home. Nothing has happened here, but you are getting ready for the next phase.

OK, back at school now, tell her how much fun you had at the movies with her and her parents and how much you're looking forward to doing it again. Say this on like a Tuesday. Then, on Thursady or so, tell her you really can't wait to see a movie again and would like to go ahead and go now instead of waiting for her parents. This time, you can have a few more beers after. This will also be a good time to give her a hug after beers and say something like "hey, i really like you."

OK, this is probably a few months worht of work, but I think if you take it slow and steady like this instead of just jumping around randomly the way you have, you have a really good shot.