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Just got out of a fairly long relationship (for my age anyways), and I've sort of forgotten what it's like to flirt or ask someone out on a date. 

I have a friend that I'd like to ask out after I'm 100% okay with myself (and more importantly if she's okay with it too), but I really value the friendship and don't want anything weird to happen if she says no. I know that that's part of the risk, but minimizing that risk would be nice.

I guess I'm asking for advice on how to ask someone out without endangering the status quo.
<bot>: just had a messy breakup, would like to start dating as soon as i'm emotionally ready, I don't really remember how to do that