Prom Spot - Q&A: Prom Dates: Keeping Cool Around My Crush?

Q: My long-time crush asked me to prom. Sounds perfect, but I'm so nervous, and I'm worried about making a total fool of myself. How do I keep my cool?

A: It's totally okay to be nervous, but your not so nervous that you can't be yourself. You just have to remember that no matter how perfect your date seems, he's still just a guy -- with his own issues and hang-ups. And lest we forget -- he's probably just as nervous as you are.

So keep the conversation flowing -- ask him questions and really listen when he talks. If you focus on your date, you won't be so worried about what you're doing. And don't lose your sense of humor. If sitting next to him makes you knock over your drink, make a well-timed joke ("Yeah, I'm super-smooth, aren't I?").

Bottom line: If Prince Charming really is all he's cracked up to be, you'll feel so comfortable that you'll never want the night to end.