Hello!
My question is kind of deep and multilayered, so please bear with me. Firstly, I am a TA at a university. In one of the classes I help teach, I have come to know one of the students fairly well. In fact, I find most of my time spent during the 2 hour class is with her. I really enjoy this. Well, I guess you can see where this is going- I have developed a crush on her. Classes are almost over (2 left before finals), and I really want to try and move forward with this, but I am hesitant for two reasons. One is the obvious ethical reasons, and the other is the fact that I have never had good luck when it comes to asking women out, and she is so beautiful and I am so ugly it hurts.
Now, I am also afraid that if I don't act now, it will be too late and I will never get the opportunity to ask. But, again, the ethical dilemma is always lurking around (as it should, I suppose.) Also my previous ad experiences play a role in my hesitation as well. I also don't want to ruin our friendship by trying to jump to the next level. Every female friend I made in school, then asked out, were no longer my friends after turning me down.
I am at a loss here- I have been down in the dumps for weeks over this, and liquor hasn't helped me find the answer. Please, what do I do here? Thanks.