The pep talk for the days you don't feel like going on the first date

A rainy evening, a closet full of clothes that don't feel right, and the magnetic pull of my couch. Sound familiar?

About a month ago, I was getting ready to go on a first date, and I was really trying to find the strength to go. It was one of those rainy, gloomy days where you're tired from the end of the week, and every outfit you try on just doesn't feel like you. The couch was calling. The dogs are looking at me like, "Why are you leaving us?" And honestly, stayi…