I recently started seeing a close friend of mine (29m) in a romantic manner, nothing really big yet just a couple dates( over the last 2 months). I really like him and because we have been friends for a long time things are a bit awkward. Everything seems to be going great so far, he is obviously very interested in me as well, we haven't discussed where this is going yet but I just want to take things slowly. 

When we are together I feel like a nervous teenager, butterflies, etc. Which is good I suppose, but sometimes I really miss how things were with my ex (27m)( we were together a little under 2 years). We broke up several months ago because of lifestyle incompatibilities and what not. I don't know whether I really miss him and that relationship or just that feeling of ease and comfort, like I didn't feel like my heart was going to explode from being nervous, we just enjoyed each others company and for together fairly easily. 

I don't know if I am just feeling silly and awkward bc of how new and exciting things are or maybe there is a real problem. Do I just need to wait and let myself grow more comfortable?
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new relationship with friend is very exciting but
assistant
I recently started seeing a close friend of mine (29m) in a romantic manner, nothing really big yet just a couple dates( over the last 2 months). I really like him and because we have been friends for a long time things are a bit awkward. Everything seems to be going great so far, he is obviously very interested in me as well, we haven't discussed where this is going yet but I just want to take things slowly. 

When we are together I feel like a nervous teenager, butterflies, etc. Which is good I suppose, but sometimes I really miss how things were with my ex (27m)( we were together a little under 2 years). We broke up several months ago because of lifestyle incompatibilities and what not. I don't know whether I really miss him and that relationship or just that feeling of ease and comfort, like I didn't feel like my heart was going to explode from being nervous, we just enjoyed each others company and for together fairly easily. 

I don't know if I am just feeling silly and awkward bc of how new and exciting things are or maybe there is a real problem. Do I just need to wait and let myself grow more comfortable?
user
I'm seeing a close friend, but miss the
assistant