Dating Again, But fear I am going to ruin a good thing

Dating Again, But fear I am going to ruin a good thing ksu01: I have started dating again since my divorce was final about a year ago.  My question is I have been seeing this person for about 5 months.  She is wanting the relationship to move to the next step, but I guess I am hesitant because I have reservation about putting myself in a situation where I can be hurt.  There are moments where I believe I am ready then all of a sudden I get to thinking maybe I am rushing into a new relationship to quickly.  Any advice on these feelings or is just me fearing the "what if" stuff.
Re: Dating Again, But fear I am going to ruin a good thing in_search_of: We have all feared and fear the what if's however, here is the kicker, you are never gonna find out the what is, unless you just try.

Relationships and dating and marriage is the one big area where people expect us to be good at it, an expert even, before we have had much practice. How unfair is that!

I would try defining what the next step is, and make it a next step that you can take without totally blowing your comfort zone. Small steps, you don't have to jump head first into anything without checking out the water temp first!