My first date... help

Yeah, a couple of drinks always helps break the ice. Suggest a busy place and sit at the bar, plenty to look at and people watch - that’s enough to keep conversation going during any lulls. If it goes smooth, eat at the bar and continue. You’ll be fine.

You said he is a male version of you so why not be honest and let him know you are anxious? Everyone knows what anxiety is, if you two can't share that and learn to laugh at being human, then it may not work out.

Everyone is anxious at times.

Thinking about how bad things might be will just make you more anxious. Just go and be yourself. You say you texted and emailed a lot so talk about those subjects. He'll probably pick up your nervous and try his best to put you at ease.

Relax!! You'll do fine.

If you're a chick and decent looking you're fine. This is why I'm not really into texting forever on dating apps. A lot of people also aren't looking for "pen pals". If you spend too much time texting you're screwing yourself up by not having things to talk about and you're not really practicing the social skills you're likely lacking.
Try to progress to talking on the phone relatively quickly after matching and then actually meet within a few days. The more you meet people the more comfortable you will get.

Try not to put so much pressure on yourself. I know what it's like with anxiety but you've gotta keep in mind that it's just a natural response to fear and discomfort. Focus your mind on the positives of the situation, blank out the negatives. You got this.

Your fine. I couldn't help but knotice that you said your worried your not what he expects. And i just have to say that if your not then oh well and you can find somone that like you for you. But if what you say is true bout him being a guy version of you. Then your fine.

Ask him if he would like for one or two drinks and then a light meal. The two drinks will help you both relax a little and the meal will give you both some time to be in each other's company without having to be constantly chatting. Ask questions about himself, people love being the centre of attention and look genuinely interested, don't worry about the awkward silences every new couple has those.

Smile sweetly and stare into his eyes, this guy will be putty in your hands.

Oh don't forget to take a deep breath when you can and some peppermints. The mints may alleviate the anxiety and of course freshen the breath, after all you never know!

If you're who I think you are, I'll kik you tonight. It will be ok. Try not to stress yourself.