"Out with it, I can take it!” she was determined to see this through. It was better just to get it over with, rip the band aid off, so to speak. “If I had to say, it’s probably the level of experience that’s holding you back.” He prepared himself for her reaction but it didn’t come. She looked confused, not truly grasping his true meaning, not understanding what the implication really was of what he was saying. Finally, she had to ask to clarify his answer, “Like experience dating?” Ears burning red and eyes averted as much as was possible while still keeping her in his sight, he forced himself to elaborate. “Not dating, per say… more…” he paused trying to find a way to say it but eventually gave up, “…sexual experience.” This time he cringed internally waiting for her reaction, whether one of anger, sadness or embarrassment, only time would tell. It didn’t come.