Is this way of dating normal?

[Anonymous]

I am in my early 20s. I had one girlfriend when i was 15, it didn't last long we were too young and it was bit of awkward. Lately i started dating one girl. I knew she likes me for some time cuz her friends told me. But things didn't work out between us and she ended things. Between my first relationship and seeing this girl is gap 5 years almost. Between that nothing. I wasn't interested in anyone in between. I am not that type of guy who approaches girls in order to build romantic relationship. I think for me is a bit hard to catch feelings for someone. I guess i am a bit picky too. I am not like looking for someone just to be with someone because it is like around me. For me it is like i want to know the girl as a friend for some time and not like meet her and ask her out few days later after knowing her. I mean when i see pretty girl I am not like i want to get to know her and see if she likes me or something. Maybe i am missing some opportunities but this is just a way I am. Is it normal?

[Guy13]

You ask her out in two days and then do the rest of your plan. It is called dating. Your order, not your intent, is way out of order.

ASK OUT first then work on friend and getting to know her. No woman has time for someone who is afraid to date and get to know her.