I just wanted to say that I also needed to "practise dating" and have been at it for almost a year - LOL! And I still have not found "Mr. Perfect". I can assure you that the more guys you meet the more relaxed you get. Good luck.
Your social network group sounds really super unlike mine.
Regarding your S17 I hope he will do the right thing and find something he would like to do.
Take care and I hope you will have a lovely week-end.
