<human>: In a nutshell, I don't have a crazy amount of dating experience.  The bulk of my relationships have ended in ~1-2 months and I've never really gotten into that rhythm with a girl before.

When I'm out with a girl that I like, I am totally fine.  I'm a bit old-fashioned so I'm always really respectful of her but I'm not stiff or anything and I never date multiple people at a time.  Veeeery rarely do I ever not get along with someone.

My problem has always been in those few days between dates.  Without getting into a sob story about my childhood, I have some confidence issues and am WAY too pessimistic about whether or not a girl likes me.

Prime example from this weekend:  2nd date, took a girl out to a baseball game.  We have tons in common and I'm really attracted to her.  After the date I walked her to her door and kissed her goodbye, she gave the most adorable smile afterwards - basically skipped back to my car in joy.  But as the time between the date ends grows, I start over-thinking things and convincing myself that she doesn't like me or that I will get a text saying she's just not into it...

So my question to you isn't to analyze some date I went on or ask how to get a crush to like me.  What I really want to know, is how the hell do I get out of my own head and just enjoy the dates as they come?

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: During a date I am a champion.  After a date I'm a pessimistic mess that can't help but overanalyze.  How do I get out of my own head and just enjoy the ride?