So You’ve Got A Date…what Next?

Written by Pam Baldwin on August 16th, 2008
by Pam Baldwin

Now that you’ve gotten yourself a date, next you have to decide where you want to take your date for that ever important first date. No matter the place youave decided, you want to try and convey two things. First, you’ll want to make sure that your date is comfortable. You want them to relax so that you can really get to know them without having the awkwardness that first dates can often have. Secondly, you want to ensure that the place you take your special someone is a place that shows you want to have fun. When deciding on location, location really is the keyword. You don’t want to go somewhere too secluded that forces two people who don’t know each other very well to make conversation. It should come naturally. On the other hand, it is important to stay out of locations that are overly crowded and impossible to find a quiet spot to get to know one another.

It can be somewhat scary if you have met your date on a dating site when meeting for the first time. This is definitely a time when comfort should be the number one concern. You and your date should truly be able to feel at ease. A possible solution for the comfort concern is to have the date during the day. If youare a man, it will help to ease your date’s mind of possible disaster scenarios. If your a woman, it will help to put your own mind at ease. And as stated before, being relaxed and comfortable is key to a great first date.

A restaurant may come first into your mind when choosing a location, but donat let it be your only activity. A great date had many opportunities for the couple to connect in a range of ways. If weather permits, a great idea for a day or night time date would be to go play miniature golf or go to a local carnival in addition to your lunch or dinner. Since these activities are more active than eating, you will have more opportunities for different conversations, and an ability to make memories from your date.

As mentioned earlier, be sure that the restaurant you choose is not an overly crowed sea of people that must be navigated through, and make certain that the place is not desolate. A good dating environment is a lively one that has places where you can get to know one another in addition to the security of having others around.

Another great day or night compliment to your dining choice would be to see a movie. When choosing a movie make certain that it is neutral to both you and your date. Try and pick something funny with nothing suggestive, too depressing, or gory. You want your date to fun, light hearted so find something enjoyable to both parties.

Another thing to consider is to make time for conversation on the first date. You may want to consider as part of the date going for a walk. This could be in a mall or outside in a park. If you go to a town or city, you can take a walk while going into shops and this will give you time to make conversation.

Now that youave decided on location, youall want to think about being romantic. On a first date you should be romantic, but not so much that you run off your date before you get a chance to take him or her out. Try bringing a bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates. Make it simple and innocent. Remember, youare going for comfort, and one sure fire way to make someone uncomfortable on a first date is to be suggestive or spend lots of money on pretentious gifts that seem to be saying that their affection is for sale. Always remember that your actions on your first date should be somewhat tame.

When on your first date the main goal is really to make it special. Do something light-hearted and out of the ordinary. Make it simple, and make conversation the focal point. Donat make your conversations about your failed past, but be positive and keep conversation on positives subjects. Most importantly enjoy yourselves and hopefully youall find a great connection that lasts.

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