<human>: Long story short, we met up at a mutual friend's birthday party. We sort of linked, but dating was catastrophic. I was going through a lot at the time, and because she wasn't the extroverted type she didn't let me know a thing.

It ended up badly, as it, it never moved forward.

A year later, I lost 20 kilos (around 45lbs in imperial system), got in shape, got a well paid job, began practicing martial arts and became proficient, and fixed a fuckton of personal issues I had. If you guys are interested, I can delve in it later on.

This mutual friend told me that she wants us to meetup this Saturday. She hasn't seen me over this year, neither has the gal in question. I have spoken to her a bit however this past week, after a while.

This friend has also let me know that she is interested in someone else. She gave me some intel on the guy. Still, she told me she might be able to help, or at least bail me out should I do something idiotic.

I am unsure on how to proceed, but I'd like a second chance. I gave it to myself. I want to fix what went wrong. I know I can.

I don't know people, should I try it or not? What would you guys recommend? Should I let go, or just do my best? I have until Saturday. I can even go get myself some new clothes, I have the cash. I have the will. All I would like is some advice, you must be better at this than I am.

Thanks in advance, Reddit.

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<bot>: I want to get this gal back. Made a lot of self improvement. I have until this Saturday, and I have competition. Should I go or not, how, and why?