From: Jessie

For my birthday, I feel my crush -- I'm his crush too-- might ask me out. How can I say yes without being nervous? Please help!

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Jessie,

OMG!!! OMG!!! Young love! Ooh, you have, like, no IDEA how happy this makes me feel!!! Love... just the word...! Okay, sorry, I'm back!!!

But, anyway, Aphrodite (ME!!! XOXO) just so happens to be the goddess of LOVE!!!

Okay, so I understand the nerves. Not that I'd ever felt it, but you've got the typical case, so, experience in this situation... uh, check! ✔️

If this guy does ask you out (which I'm sure he will!!!) then play it cool... but not to cool. Don't do the "sure, whatever" thing. (NEVER!) And don't look too excited. Try to be like:

"Yeah... that'd be great." With a smile and nod.

Or

"Okay! Sounds great!"

Something along those lines!

And how to get rid of the nerves? Ooh, I've got it!!!

Think of an awesome memory you've had with him. Not an embarrassing one though. Something that should put a smile on your face, and you shouldn't be scared!

Bye bye for now, Jessie!

XOXO! Aphrodite Out!

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To: Jessie
From: Hestia

It's Hestia. You've probably not heard of me. Or, if you have, you probably forgot about me. If you were to make a list of the Olympians in your head, you'd most likely have 11, and be struggling to get the final goddess. Well, that's me.

I'm the virgin goddess. So, look at that, you'd think I'd never had a relationship. Well... just, consider, that doesn't mean I've never seen liked a guy before.

Unlike you, this guy was in no way going to even grin at me. But whenever I was near him, my fave flushed, I stumbled over words, the things that happen by your crush.

To be honest, it's almost impossible to not be nervous unless your related to Aphrodite. So really it's just about how you conceal the fears. You must control it.

Practice in front of the bathroom mirror, in windows, or go to Aphrodite's house... you can see your reflection EVERYWHERE!

Actually, uh, scratch that! Don't rehearse it! Let it happen naturally! Practice talking to him, but not about the date.

He likes you for you. And I don't think you rehearse everyday you see him. So, be yourself. And if you freak... eh, so what?! Just get the "yes" out, he'll know your excited then.

I hope I haven't confused you, and, hey. If he doesn't get around to taking you on a date quite yet, it's okay. He will probably do it eventually. Think about it... what if he's stressing? Hmm? Well, I wish you the best of luck, Jessie!